Rebecca R.
4/30/2010
An amazing place for history or American Material Culture buffs. I "discovered" this place when writing a final paper at Cal that analyzed the contents excavated from a privy at 7th and Wood that...
Oakland History Center
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125 14th St
Oakland, CA 94612
The Oakland History Room is a vital resource within the Oakland Public Library system, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich historical narrative of Oakland, California. It offers a diverse range of programs and exhibits, such as the African American Quilt Guild of Oakland Exhibit and various events that promote community engagement and cultural appreciation.
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Denise C.
10/10/2025
Very rare special collection for visitors and history students nationwide ..Oakland main library is near lake Merritt ..special magazines never seen ...nice archives to show..basic library in the...
Tina R.
11/11/2007
Oakland History Room at the Main Library http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/Seasonal/Sections/oakhr.html I LOVE Maps. All maps but especially old maps, you know the kind that come in huge books... I...
Esther G.
11/21/2012
Most Oaklanders haven't seen the MAIN anything in a while. Get out of the box and get this city back. Falling into old BAD patterns. Go see the old new places.
Jose C.
12/2/2008
i hella love the oakland history room i,m a history buff i consider my self a historian and i can,t lie i,m obssesed with the history of my hometown i,ve been coming to the history room since 1997...
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