Wednesday, April 28, 2010

ABC Wednesday: O is for Old Oakland

Old Oakland is a preserved block of buildings that dates from about 1860 and represents the city's original downtown.  It now is home to several popular restaurants and some retail outlets.  Despite the beautiful renovation of this area, there are still many empty storefronts and a lack of foot traffic.  Visit ABC Wednesday for more Os.
Posted by Oakland Daily Photo at 12:58 AM
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20 comments:

  1. SenoritaApril 28, 2010 at 1:05 AM

    Beautiful shot !

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  2. graciaApril 28, 2010 at 1:38 AM

    Haven't been to your place... visit my O pls.

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  3. PierreApril 28, 2010 at 2:49 AM

    Beautiful arcitecture. Love these houses!

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  4. MaRApril 28, 2010 at 4:23 AM

    Beautiful architecture and shot!! Love that type of windows.

    O is for...

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  5. B SQUAREDApril 28, 2010 at 5:57 AM

    Such amazing detail and so well preserved. Beautiful!

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  6. x_pEpPeRoNi_xApril 28, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    What beautiful intricate detail!


    I love these kinds of buildings.

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  7. Kim, USAApril 28, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    I like the structure of these building it's very classic. Happy weekend!

    ABC Wednesday~O

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  8. Roger Owen GreenApril 28, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    One of my mother's cousins lives in Oakland. She loves the place.

    I'm very fond of bay windows; have 'em in our house.

    .ROGER, ABC Wednesday team

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  9. cieldequimperApril 28, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    I hope these wonderful examples of Victorian architecture don't fall into disrepair due to the lack of customers.

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  10. PaulaApril 28, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    Wow, that is absolutely gorgeous. Renovation done right.

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  11. lv2scpbkApril 28, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Beautiful artwork. On behalf of the ABC Wed. team, thanks for playing this week.

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  12. Tumblewords:April 28, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    Beautiful! I guess the foot traffic has moved to the outlying area malls. Too bad. I'd love to visit this Oakland.

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  13. Louis la VacheApril 28, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    Beautiful shot and excellent choice for the meme, Carolyn!

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  14. MarkaApril 28, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    Beautiful buildings.

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  15. CloudiaApril 28, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    Nice blog!

    Aloha from Waikiki


    Comfort Spiral

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  16. TashApril 28, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    Fantastic! The building is sooo beautiful and your photo brings out it's beauty. Super crips too!

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  17. WandaApril 28, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    This is so amazing. I love the colors and the lines....You did a great job with the composition.

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  18. JayApril 30, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    What gorgeous buildings! I love the way they've been painted in soft colours, too!

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  19. rumaMay 3, 2010 at 6:11 AM

    This is a really beautiful landmark architecture.
    It is the precious property of your country.

    I am very honored your visit to my blog.

    From the Far East.
    Best regards.
    ruma

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  20. AnonymousMay 9, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    There are some really good restaurants in Old Oakland.

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