Smith Reserve was a subdivision in Montclair and is now called Piedmont Pines.
The Home Place of Romance – Smith Reserve
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
Then & Now – Oakland Schools Part 9
A bit of history of Montclair, Thornhill and Joaquin Miller Schools in Oakland.
Montclair Realty – Pioneers of the Hills
In 1924 brothers Paul and Herman Pause formed Montclair Realty Co. Before that, Paul worked for the Realty Syndicate. Paul and Herman Pause The business district of Montclair looked like this when Montclair Realty was formed. Cos. Williams, a builder, was the only other business at that time. Sales offices of real estate broker and... Continue Reading →
The Highest Home in Oakland – 1928
"1928 Model View Home " The 1928 Model View Home - Oakland Tribune 1928 The 1928 Model View Home is situated at the "Top of the World" in reality the topmost peak in Montclair Highlands, overlooking several counties as well as affording a magnificent sweep of the entire bay and part of the Pacific Ocean... Continue Reading →
$20,000 Log Cabin – Fernwood
Fernwood was the beautiful country estate of Col. Jack C. Hays and his wife Susan in 1852. Residence of Col. John C. Hays, Oakland, Alameda County, California.” (Published by Thompson & West, Oakland, Cal., 1878) from Oakland History Room After Hays’ death in 1883, the estate was sold to William J. Dingee. Dingee built an opulent 19-room Queen-Anne... Continue Reading →
Forest Park – Homes
Just a few of the homes of Forest Park - I will update if I find more. Oakland Tribune May 1927 - 6415 Oakwood Drive Oakland Tribune May 1927 - 6415 Oakwood Drive Oakland Tribune Feb 28, 1928 6415 Oakwood Drive 6415 Oakwood Drive - Present Day - Google maps6415 Oakwood Drive - Google mapsThe... Continue Reading →
Forest Park – a scenic residential park
Subdivision of Montclair - approx. the area above Thornhill at Woodhaven and Oakwood Drive and up to Snake and Colton Blvd. The Forest Park Pool (now Montclair Swim Club) was included with the tract. - Updated May 06, 2019 "Wickham Havens, Inc., to Sell Fine Scenic Property on the Highlands Northeast of Beautiful Piedmont" -... Continue Reading →
Thornhill Park
Thornhill Park was an area of small farms of 1/4 acre to 1 acre where you could grow your own food or say raise chickens.
A Bit of History 