Wednesday, April 28, 2010

ABC Wednesday: O is for Old Oakland

Old Oakland is a preserved block of buildings that dates from about 1860 and represents the city's original downtown.  It now is home to several popular restaurants and some retail outlets.  Despite the beautiful renovation of this area, there are still many empty storefronts and a lack of foot traffic.  Visit ABC Wednesday for more Os.

20 comments:

  1. Haven't been to your place... visit my O pls.

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  2. Beautiful arcitecture. Love these houses!

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  3. Beautiful architecture and shot!! Love that type of windows.

    O is for...

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  4. Such amazing detail and so well preserved. Beautiful!

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  5. What beautiful intricate detail!


    I love these kinds of buildings.

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  6. I like the structure of these building it's very classic. Happy weekend!

    ABC Wednesday~O

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  7. One of my mother's cousins lives in Oakland. She loves the place.

    I'm very fond of bay windows; have 'em in our house.

    .ROGER, ABC Wednesday team

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  8. I hope these wonderful examples of Victorian architecture don't fall into disrepair due to the lack of customers.

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  9. Wow, that is absolutely gorgeous. Renovation done right.

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  10. Beautiful artwork. On behalf of the ABC Wed. team, thanks for playing this week.

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  11. Beautiful! I guess the foot traffic has moved to the outlying area malls. Too bad. I'd love to visit this Oakland.

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  12. Beautiful shot and excellent choice for the meme, Carolyn!

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  13. Fantastic! The building is sooo beautiful and your photo brings out it's beauty. Super crips too!

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  14. This is so amazing. I love the colors and the lines....You did a great job with the composition.

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  15. What gorgeous buildings! I love the way they've been painted in soft colours, too!

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  16. This is a really beautiful landmark architecture.
    It is the precious property of your country.

    I am very honored your visit to my blog.

    From the Far East.
    Best regards.
    ruma

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  17. There are some really good restaurants in Old Oakland.

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