Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Old Oakland

Old Oakland is the original downtown area that grew up around the train station where the transcontinental railroad ended.  It's primarily Italianate buildings were renovated in the 1970s and it is now popular for the many restaurants that dot the area.  Linking to ABC Wednesday.

11 comments:

  1. I like the architectural detail. Carver, ABCW-Team

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  2. love the victorian houses.

    frankly my dear

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  3. Wow. These are outstanding architectural specimens.

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  4. In regards to your question at my blog, no buds that I've noticed yet, but some of the flowers have started to shoot up from the soil.

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  5. Wonderful architecture. It must be a remarkable area.

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  6. Beautiful carved details on these buildings.

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  7. Only been to Oakland twice, but loved the old houses.

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  8. Beautifully crisp details here ODP.. Italianate is right up there with Art Deco as a favourite.

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