Oakland Underfoot

2242 107th Avenue

I have a G. Tribuzio mark from 1938 already, but this one is more complete.

2121 107th Avenue

This is clearly C. Fischer, but there is no sign of the “C”.

1906 107th Avenue

This is the earliest year I’ve found for Mr. Lopes. He seems to have wanted to make sure you knew how long his work would last.

1120 Chestnut Street

This mark pushes Riechel & Bredhoff back another year.

I found this on my last visit surveying West Oakland. It has been very interesting seeing all the different streets in this part of town.

2029 Mitchell Street

My other Scaramelli mark from 1949 is one of the lovely script versions. This one is more normal.

10816 Julius Street

I don’t know what Johnson this was, but Moniz was probably A. G. Moniz who paired with several different partners in the 1950s.

2116 108th Avenue

George Riding reveals his full name in this large hand-drawn mark, removing all doubt.