Oakland Heritage Alliance
Oakland Heritage Alliance (OHA) is an American non-profit organization based in Oakland, California. OHA advocates the preservation of Oakland's historical sites and "cultural, natural, and architectural heritage",[1] organizes walking tours and lectures,[2] and monitors new development projects.[3]
OHA began in 1980[4] with a bankroll of $150 and seven individuals.[citation needed] Founding members were involved in the Oakland Cultural Heritage Survey which was funded by a 1979 state grant.[citation needed] The organization's earliest advocacy included a campaign surrounding the Metcalf House, a mansion which was eventually moved from Adams Point to West Oakland to avoid its demolition.[5]
Membership costs $45.
Advocacy
[edit]OHA petitioned for the 16th Street train station to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and has argued for restoring the abandoned station. In response to a proposed housing development near the station, OHA argued that the development should be modified to include restoring the station and to avoid obscuring the station's baggage wing.[6][7][8]
OHA advocated against a proposed housing development on the former site of the Oakland campus of the California College of the Arts, in the Rockridge neighborhood.[9] It also advocated against a 3100-unit housing development on Oakland's waterfront.[10][11][12][13]
OHA argued against the Eastline development in downtown Oakland, saying that it was too close to historic buildings.[14]
Other activities
[edit]- The organization gives Partners in Preservation awards annually to "individuals, organizations, projects, and programs whose work demonstrates a commitment to excellence in historic preservation".[15]
- Walking tours are open to the public for a fee and to OHA members or volunteers for free or at a discount.[16][17] Most walking tours take place on Saturdays and Sundays in the summer.
- Open house tours are similar to walking tours but offer the chance to see inside a handful of private homes each of which exemplify a particular architectural style common to the tour's focus.
- Oakland Heritage Alliance publishes a quarterly newsletter: OHA News.
References
[edit]- ^ Rasilla, Azucena (10 October 2023). "This week in Oakland: Drunken Film Fest, 'Taste of Italy' at Rockridge Market Hall". The Oaklandside. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ Rasilla, Azucena (19 July 2022). "This week in Oakland: Art + Soul 20th anniversary and Dapper Croquet Day at Camron-Stanford House". The Oaklandside. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ King, John (October 30, 2017). "Zigzagging tower would top Oakland skyline". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ Thomas, Laura (January 13, 2007). "Homes, businesses may apply for Oakland heritage awards". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ Hirschfield, C. J. (3 August 2021). "These 4 historic Oakland houses are free. You just have to pay to move them". The Oaklandside.
- ^ Orenstein, Natalie (12 April 2024). "Preservationists renew campaign to restore West Oakland's abandoned 16th Street station". The Oaklandside. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ Dahlstrom-Eckman, Azul (5 October 2024). "Search Continues for Funding and Purpose for Oakland's Historic 16th Street Train Station". www.kqed.org. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ Dahlstrom-Eckman, Azul (16 November 2024). "Advocates for Historic Oakland Train Station, Fallen Into Disrepair, Eye a Lifeline | KQED". www.kqed.org. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ Orenstein, Natalie (21 November 2024). "Plan for 448 apartments, park and shops in Rockridge faces key vote next month". The Oaklandside. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ Heredia, Christopher (July 25, 2006). "Citizen groups sue to block Oak-to-Ninth housing project". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ {{cite news |last1=Heredia |first1=Christopher |title=Lawsuit withdrawn on housing project |url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/lawsuit-withdrawn-on-housing-project-3236272.php |access-date=21 December 2024 |publisher=[[San Francisco Chronicle |date=November 10, 2007}}
- ^ "Oak to Ninth Still in Court". East Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda. 9 April 2008. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ Writers, Paul T. Rosynskystaff (22 June 2006). "Oakland greenlights Oak to Ninth". East Bay Times. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ Li, Roland (July 6, 2018). "Eastline project, bigger than Salesforce Tower, seeks to transform Oakland". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ Rasilla, Azucena (10 August 2023). "Know someone keeping Oakland history alive? Nominate them for this local award". The Oaklandside. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ Orenstein, Natalie (24 July 2024). "Touring the Posey Tube, a 100-year-old engineering feat connecting Oakland and Alameda". The Oaklandside. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ Lapan, Tovin (2 July 2024). "This week in Oakland: Mosswood Meltdown, 'The Art of Xicanx People' at OMCA and more". The Oaklandside. Retrieved 21 December 2024.