visiting Preservation Park in Oakland, California Friday, July 4, 2008 A few years ago, the city decide...

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visiting Preservation Park in Oakland, California
Friday, July 4, 2008

A few years ago, the city decided to create a park to preserve some of the beautiful homes in downtown Oakland. Some of these houses were here already, and others were moved from nearby neighborhoods.

Each of the homes has a sign in front with details of the architectural style of the home and when it was built. The houses range in age from the 1880s Victorians -- like this beauty -- to a 1911 Craftman.

The houses have been rented out to non-profit organizations, school groups, and historical societies. I think it would be fun to work in one of them!

Comments on this photo:

Jul 26 2008 03:48 GMT zespook

what a lovely place!

Jul 26 2008 03:50 GMT ashdad PRO

Beautiful old house and great idea!

Jul 26 2008 07:54 GMT corainna

wonderful house!

Jul 26 2008 12:31 GMT kosmos PRO

It looks very nice!
Strange looking tree to the left. Is it some kind of palm tree?

Jul 26 2008 12:36 GMT will

I've seen many similar style of these home many places throughout California. San Diego has a lot I'm sure you know, and I'd seen quite a few in Santa Cruz also (and Laguna too)...lovely style! :)

Jul 26 2008 15:03 GMT bojtorjan

This is a BEAUTY! Such a gorgeous house... woww.
I envy the beautiful, blue sky and the sunny weather on your pictures.
Here in Vancouver area is the same climate like in Seattle....lots of rain. ;o)

Jul 26 2008 15:11 GMT felixdakilla

lovely house

Jul 27 2008 01:52 GMT fhelsing PRO

> Strange looking tree to the left. Is it some kind of palm tree?

Yes, it is. I believe that it's a California fan palm (Washingtonia filifera).

Jul 28 2008 21:48 GMT aquiles PRO

Preservation Park ....un bell�simo lugar !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jul 30 2008 03:46 GMT iyerhari

lovely!!!!!!!!

Jul 31 2008 04:49 GMT jomoud PRO

What a great idea to create a park like that.
Terrific capture