On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Oakland Heritage Alliance representatives took a train to Sacramento for a hearing with the State Historical Resources Commission, which unanimously recommended nomination to the National Register of Historic Places for the 1912 Southern Pacific 16th St. Train Station and its Signal Tower. The National Park Service reviews nominations, and confers National Register status. Designation is to be made within 60 days. Being on this list will recognize the site’s importance, and make it eligible for federal tax credits with the IRS, providing up to 20% of construction costs in a restoration project.

On Thursday, November 7 at 9:00am, at the Stanley Mosk Library and Courts Building in Sacramento, the State Historical Resources Commission (SHRC) will be reviewing the 16th St Station's National Register of Historic Places Application. OHA board members will be traveling to attend the meeting in-person, and we ask that you consider joining us either in person or over zoom.