Oakland Underfoot

2922 Sheffield Avenue

Another rare mark by Arthur Poblitz.

2928 Sheffield Avenue

This is a lovely street, by the way, packed with period homes.

After a review, I have to change the date on this from 1930 to 1938.

2901 McKillop Drive

9877 Empire Road

In its own way—sandwiched between the thundering freeway and San Leandro Creek—this little gathering of vintage cottages is as isolated as the Panoramic Hill neighborhood at the extreme opposite end of town above the Cal stadium. Neither place has any sidewalks to speak of.

9603 Kitty Lane

This is a quiet little business street off 98th Avenue near the airport. Maybe these were kids from the Columbian Gardens neighborhood.

2727 21st Avenue

This is quite a bit earlier than other Lorenzetti marks, but I’m pretty sure it’s not from 1956 like so many.

2707 21st Avenue

J. Mottino marks with dates are very scarce.