This historic district preserves Oakland’s 19th century character. Learn about the creation of Preservation Park—with houses preserved in place, some moved here. Visit the Pardee carriage house, the historic 1st Unitarian Church and the handsome Carnegie Library that became the African American Museum and Library at Oakland known as AAMLO. A level walk. Wheelchair accessible.

Tour Leader: Don Tyler

Meet: First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St., Oakland 94612

Bio: Longtime public high school teacher Don Tyler served as an early OHA Board Member, Walking Tour Leader and preservation activist. After retiring from teaching, Don welcomed travelers by sharing his home as the Redwood House Bread and Breakfast.

NOTES:
• PLEASE MEET 15 MINUTES BEFORE listed time to allow for registration. 

• Comfortable walking shoes, sun hats and sunscreen are recommended. Bring water. 

• Vouchers, limited-income accommodation, and any other special circumstances will be handled onsite at the starting point on the day of the walking tour. Check your email the morning of the walking tour for any last-minute changes, clarifications, or cancellation. 

• Due to the ongoing presence of Covid, we will continue to make masks available. If you feel ill the day of a tour, please stay home. If after a tour, you become ill and test positive, please let us know as soon as possible. Thank you. 

• Please visit our website www.oaklandheritage.org for profiles of tour leaders. We are grateful for their skill and generosity.

• These tours support Oakland Heritage Alliance, a non-profit that tells Oakland’s story through walking tours, lectures, newsletters and advocacy. We welcome volunteers and new members!

• THESE TOURS ARE BASED IN PART on the research of the Oakland Cultural Heritage Survey, a project of the City of Oakland Strategic Planning Division, and the resources of the Oakland History Center, 2nd floor, Oakland Main Library.