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Fess System

1000 block Clarendon Crescent

The Fess System company, founded in San Francisco, existed from 1907 to 1920. Its name came from Milton A. Fesler (1874-1935), who patented the modern oil burner in 1902. The company reorganized in 1920 as the Petroleum Heat & Power Company, which moved east and went on to become the largest heating oil company in the United States. Fesler lived in Oakland for a time, at 5975 Claremont Avenue.

Learn more about the company from fellow maniac Walter Grutchfield.

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2 Responses to “Fess System”

  1. Ron H's avatar Ron H Says:
    3 April 2024 at 10:41 pm

    There is also a cover that says “Oakland Gaslight Company” in front of 1142, built in 1910. Modern houses!

  2. Andrew Alden's avatar Andrew Alden Says:
    4 April 2024 at 10:25 am

    See more examples from the Gaslight Company here.

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