In 1940 the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Fruitvale was the entrance to the Dimond District. Several neighborhoods grew from agrarian roots on a gentle slope of the East Bay Hills to become streets with homes built during every decade since 1900, especially during the post WWII boom. Today these streets are an eclectic mix of architecture and settled residents.
In 1940 the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Fruitvale was the entrance to the Dimond District. Several neighborhoods grew from agrarian roots on a gentle slope of the East Bay Hills to become streets with homes built during every decade since 1900, especially during the post WWII boom. Today these streets are an eclectic mix of architecture and settled residents.
Wild turkeys regularly visit neighborhood yards reminding residents of the history of the area. In the 1920's, a pheasant hunting resort was located on Potomac Street in Lincoln Heights, catering to San Franciscans making weekend trips to the East Bay Hills. The current flock of turkeys nest on land now owned by Head Royce School.
Wild turkeys regularly visit neighborhood yards reminding residents of the history of the area. In the 1920's, a pheasant hunting resort was located on Potomac Street in Lincoln Heights, catering to San Franciscans making weekend trips to the East Bay Hills. The current flock of turkeys nest on land now owned by Head Royce School.
Sausal Creek runs 3.1 miles from the hills above Oakland, winds through Dimond Park, and flows to the Oakland estuary. Volunteers of the non-profit group Friends of Sausal Creek are taking the lead in efforts to restore the Sausal Creek watershed in Dimond Canyon.
Sausal Creek runs 3.1 miles from the hills above Oakland, winds through Dimond Park, and flows to the Oakland estuary. Volunteers of the non-profit group Friends of Sausal Creek are taking the lead in efforts to restore the Sausal Creek watershed in Dimond Canyon.
The Dimond District is named after Hugh Dimond, a young 20-year old with three children, who made his money in the Gold Rush. In 1867, he purchased the acreage that included the area now called Dimond Park.
The Dimond District is named after Hugh Dimond, a young 20-year old with three children, who made his money in the Gold Rush. In 1867, he purchased the acreage that included the area now called Dimond Park.
In 1917, the City of Oakland Parks Department purchased 12 acres of land along the Sausal Creek to be used as a park site. In 1929, Lions Pool was constructed in the park and subsequently remodeled in 1959. The modern type Dimond Recreation Center was opened in September 1957 in the wooded ravine adjacent to the Lions Pool site.
In 1917, the City of Oakland Parks Department purchased 12 acres of land along the Sausal Creek to be used as a park site. In 1929, Lions Pool was constructed in the park and subsequently remodeled in 1959. The modern type Dimond Recreation Center was opened in September 1957 in the wooded ravine adjacent to the Lions Pool site.
The work of community artist and educator Debra Koppman is seen throughout the neighborhood in mosaics and murals brought to life in collaboration with students and volunteers.
The work of community artist and educator Debra Koppman is seen throughout the neighborhood in mosaics and murals brought to life in collaboration with students and volunteers.
The temple sits on a prominent site in the Oakland hills and has become a local landmark. Through the front courtyard are stairways which lead to the temple terrace situated above the ground floor of the temple. From the temple grounds and terrace are views of the Bay Area, including downtown Oakland, the Bay Bridge, Yerba Buena Island, downtown San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. The grounds are accented by flowers, palm trees, and a formal-style man-made river running from one fountain to the other.
The temple sits on a prominent site in the Oakland hills and has become a local landmark. Through the front courtyard are stairways which lead to the temple terrace situated above the ground floor of the temple. From the temple grounds and terrace are views of the Bay Area, including downtown Oakland, the Bay Bridge, Yerba Buena Island, downtown San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. The grounds are accented by flowers, palm trees, and a formal-style man-made river running from one fountain to the other.
We Have Great Neighbors!
We Have Great Neighbors!
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