the history of Montclair in Oakland Hills. I discovered that there were people living in the area we now call Montclair in 1865. Here is "A bit of History" of them
Early Residents of Montclair – Before 1920
Painted Rock
Painted Rock is located at the 'Y" where Ascot Drive and Chelton Drive meet in the Piedmont Pines area. The area was called Sulphur Springs Park.
Montclair East
Montclair East is a shopping center with business offices located at 2220 Mountain Blvd. It is now called Village Square. James Fernhoff, a local real estate broker, was the initial developer.
If I only had a heart…
I could stay young and chipperAnd I'd lock it with a zipperIf I only had a heartIf I Only Had A Heart sung by Jack Haley https://youtu.be/6aE-nMS9Mnk From the Wizard of Oz I know some of you may have noticed that I have slowed down posting here and on Facebook. I thought I'd let you... Continue Reading →
Unique Apartments Courts – Bungalow Courts
A bungalow court is a group of small bungalows or workers cottages built around a court or central yard. An apartment court is a group of buildings built around or have a central courtyard.
Joshua Rose
Joshua Rose was Oakland's first African American city councilman.
Maison Normandie – Piedmont Pines
Maison Normandie is located on a large corner lot in Le Mon Park (now Piedmont Pines) with a a magnificent view of the Golden Gate, Marin County, the Bay, San Francisco and downtown Oakland.
In Le Mon Park
"See the world from Piedmont Pines." -with an elevation ranging from 1300-1400 feet Le Mon Park commands a view of which its residents can never be deprived
Fanny Wall Children’s Home
Fannie Wall Children's Home and Day Nursery, an orphanage and daycare center, established in 1918 by African-American clubwomen in West Oakland,
First African American Miss Oakland
In 1968 Tayna Dennis was the first African-American to be crowned Miss Oakland. The 2nd was in 1969 and the 3rd in 1970.
A Bit of History 