This walk explores Fernwood from its earliest settlement to development in the 1920s: Texas Ranger Jack Hays settled along the banks of Temescal Creek in 1852 and called his home "Fernwood." Oaklanders have been attracted to this park-like enclave of hills and ravines ever since. This walk explores Fernwood from its earliest settlement to development in the 1920s as Oakland's forested suburb. No sidewalks; wear comfortable shoes.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walking-tour-montclairs-creekside-neighborhood-tickets-374547179697
Tour Leader: Kathleen Leles DiGiovanni is a long-time Oakland Heritage Alliance Walking Tour leader and a regular contributor to the OHA News. As a librarian, now retired from the Oakland Public Library, Kathleen logged thousands of hours working in the Oakland History Center, promoting and guiding exploration of Oakland's history through the library's rich resources. She thought it was the best job in the world. In addition to this year's Fernwood and Lakeside Park tours, Kathleen has led walking tours for OHA in Glenview, Montclair Village, Brooklyn and a Women’s History tour.
Meet: In front of the Montclair Branch Library, 1687 Mountain Boulevard.
Notes:
Vouchers, limited-income pricing, and any other special sales circumstances will be handled onsite at the starting point on the day of the walking tour.
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!
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.oaklandheritage.org for profiles of tour leaders. We are grateful for their skill and generosity.
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.
PLEASE MEET 15 MINUTES BEFORE listed time to allow for registration.
Due to the continued prevalence of CoVid, we encourage masks and social distancing, but as masks are not required outdoors by Alameda County, we are unable to enforce these suggestions. We hope you will be guided by consideration for others.
Comfortable walking shoes, sun hats and sunscreen are recommended. Bring water.
In case of substantial rain, the tour will be rescheduled.
Please check your email the morning of the walking tour for any last-minute changes, clarifications, or cancellation.