1937 – J. McGettigan

2 August 2010

1937

268 Jayne Avenue

I am chagrined to have missed the last digits of this mark. Next time I’m there with my camera, I’ll try again. The mark is quite large.

1936 – T. J. Garvey

1 August 2010

1936

325 Warwick Avenue

T. J. Garvey marks before the 1940s are rather haphazard, looking half hand-drawn.

1931 – Schnoor Bros.

31 July 2010

1931

400 Perkins Street

L. B. Duffin

30 July 2010

l. b. Duffin

269 Perkins Street

J. B. Lee

29 July 2010

j. b. lee

244 30th Street

I’ve surveyed this block before but somehow missed this mark. So it looks like once I finish the whole city of Oakland, I should start over again.

Notice the upside-down letter.

J. A. Marshall

28 July 2010

marshall

Perkins Street at Warwick Avenue

John Albert Marshall laid sidewalks in much of Adams Point in 1897 and 1898, although they were not marked with dates.

Actually my photo is lousy, but the mark itself is no better so it’s a wash.

UPDATE:This mark has been erased since I recorded it in 2010.

Kelly and Tulloch

27 July 2010

kelly tulloch

Grand Avenue east of Perkins Street.

A most unusual escutcheon. I hope to find a dated one some day.