1201 Evelyn Avenue, Berkeley
This is only the second dated mark by Immel I’ve found.
1927 – Lee J. Immel
18 July 20241921 – J. H. Green
16 July 2024
W. F. Wilson Plumber
30 June 2024
1606 San Pablo Avenue
William F. Wilson (1839-1912) was once a major name in San Francisco. He was born in Germany, presumably with a different name. According to a laudatory article in the San Francisco Examiner in 1891, Wilson came to California in 1856 and soon made his name in San Francisco as a highly competent provider of plumbing services in large, prestigious building projects. Later he served on the Board of Health but was removed by new mayor P. H. McCarthy in a late-night coup in 1910. He died in 1912, leaving a large estate. His company was liquidated in 1933.
A. Kuster Plumber & Steamfitter
25 June 2024
1427 Broadway
I spot-checked Oakland and San Francisco directories plus the newspapers and found nothing whatsoever about this guy.
S. P. Co.
13 June 2024
Oak and Embarcadero Streets
From its age and position next to the train tracks, I can only conclude that this is a Southern Pacific access cover. The great rail line was formally named Southern Pacific Company between 1885 and 1969.
1997 – Apodaca & Huelga
11 June 2024
483 Michigan Avenue, Berkeley
Lincoln Cushing also recorded this date at a nearby address.
I have Apodaca & Huelga marks now from 1995 to 1998, but have found no information whatever about the firm.
Oakland Underfoot 