Archive for the ‘ Undated examples’ Category

W. D. Perine

27 May 2012

1638 11th Avenue

This is a partial mark, confirmed by another example. This apparently dates from the 1800s.

C. Fisher

1 May 2012

fisher

1000 Bayview Avenue

This is exactly like the “C. Fischer” mark I found on MacArthur not far from here. My guess is that Mr. Fischer found it expedient to hide his German name; also he seemed to have trouble with the second “C.”

M. Dias

31 January 2012

dias

350 Lester Avenue

This is a large driveway signature from East Oakland’s M. Dias.

M. A. Lopes

4 January 2012

m a lopes

1826 Bridge Avenue

M. A. Lopes was not the only cement guy in San Leandro named Lopes; Frank Lopes was also there. But this one looks older.

B. Pina

20 October 2011

pina

1433 27th Avenue

The mysterious B. Pina appears to have scratched a date in the center field of this example, which is the second I’ve found.

H. Vollstedt

7 October 2011

vollstedt

1453 Fruitvale Avenue

This is the kind of mark that has a date in the center, so I’ll be looking for one.

A. J. Warren

9 September 2011

a j warren

400 Florence Avenue

Another new name in the menagerie of Oakland sidewalk contractors.