Recently shot in downtown Oakland.  The Tribune Tower , former home of the local newspaper, is reflected in the wall of glass.  You can te...

Is it just me or does $27.50 seem pricey for a broom?  Found at Rockridge Home on College Avenue.  Participating in Signs, Signs .

As I've mentioned before, Mt. View Cemetery is treated like a public piazza by the local community.  Every day you'll find people jo...

 The Dimond District is on Fruitvale Avenue above the 580 freeway.  On the side of Farmer Joe's Market is a vast mural that highlig...

Don't even think of messing with this truck. I'll be out of town for several days, and may not be able to leave comments.  Post ...

I've always liked this Montclair Village library sign.  It was probably wrought and installed when the original Storybook building was...

Last week I wandered upon a monument in Mt. View Cemetery I had not seen before.  A husband and wife are memorialized with each having writt...

This mural decorates the Oakland Grill which is located in the old warehouse produce district.  This work contains all the local reference...

We're in for several days of rain, which we dearly need.  In looking for a restaurant that we didn't find, we encountered this array...

Found on Jefferson and 18th Streets.  As luck would have it, they were closed this day.  If you're a fan of vinyl, this place sounds w...

Christ the Light, dedicated in 2008, is situated along the western shore of Lake Merritt.  It is the new seat of the local archdiocese.  Pre...

Honest Al's wrecking yard in West Oakland has become a go-to wall for graffiti artists.  This is not my favorite kind of street art, but...

This vintage neon sign continues to advertise an actual neighborhood shoe repair shop.  Found on Park Blvd in the Glenview neighborhood.  Th...

Continuing with this round's theme focusing on cafes and restaurants, meet Homeroom , a recent addition in the Temescal-Telegraph neighb...

Here's another mausoleum among the many that dot Mt. View Cemetery.  Mr. Lux emigrated from Alsace to New York in 1838.  By 1853 he h...

 This mural covers the concrete covered slope at the base of Lakeview Elementary School.  This vintage school building is situated across fr...

A nice old neon sign spotted on Lakeshore Avenue near the Lake.  Linked to Signs, Signs .

Last year I showed you this large mural project under construction .  Here are a couple of details from the mural.  The project covers a fre...

These yellow paper lanterns really spoke to me.  Their reflections is the window was a bonus.  Shimizu Restaurant on Piedmont Avenue.  F...

I wonder what it's like living in a converted theater?   This is the site of the Allendale Theater constructed in 1927 at the beginning ...

This week we're visiting Flora at 19th and Telegraph Avenue in Uptown.  It is housed in a stunning art deco building faced in cobalt ...

More shots from Mt. View Cemetery.  This is a series of family tombs designed by architect Henry Hobson Richardson.  He included elements of...

The Dufwin Theater, located Uptown at 17th and Telegraph, was built in 1928 and adorned with these tile mosaics created by the local Gladdin...

The Oakland Museum pond features both a sculpture and a bale of turtles.  The turtles especially draw the attention of children.  Considerin...

Spotted outside of the gates of Mt. View Cemetery.

Edson Adams was one of the founding fathers of Oakland, which was incorporated in 1852.  He came out to California during the Gold Rush and...

This is a section of a larger mural found on E. 7th St. Near Fruitvale Avenue.  It was recently done by students at Arise High School under...

After I took a picture of this mural , I noticed it reflected in the tiles on the building across the street.  Since I also love the old til...

A vintage clothing store on Piedmont Avenue.

Dopo is a small Italian restaurant on Piedmont Avenue.  It is often touted as having authentic Italian food, which I'm not sure is l...

Here is a detail from a larger mural previously featured here .  It presents a dignified portrait of Marcus Garvey , who lead the Back to Af...

Last week I was on Treasure Island for the monthly antiques fair.  The weather was glorious and the killer views could not be beat.  The new...

Here's a longer shot of the Chapel of Memories featured in Tuesday's post.  It's been cloudy in the morning and late afternoon, ...

(Rudy's) Can't Fail Cafe is located in Uptown on Telegraph Avenue next to the renovated Fox Theater .  It is easily distinguished ...