1911 Sanborn excerpt
There have been several buildings that have served as the City Hall Annex over the years.
1910-1914
In 1910, the former Braley-Grote Furniture Store building at 1728 Broadway (1358 before 1912 renumbering) was remodeled for temporary offices while the new City Hall was being constructed. 1 The new city hall building was completed in 1914, and city offices were moved out of the annex.
The building had only been constructed a few years before in 1907 by James P. Edoff for Braley-Grote. 2 They moved to another building in 1910.
as Braley-Grote, 1907 2
The building and large painted sign on the south wall are visible in the background of a 1913 photo showing the construction of 1700 Broadway.
detail of 1903 photo
The building was reported sold in October 1914.
1980-1989
In 1980, the city purchased the Pacific Intermountain Express Building which became known as City Hall West. It was in use until the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.
Links and References
- City Offices Soon To Be Moved Oakland Tribune October 27, 1910
- Braley-Grote Furniture Company In New Home Oakland Tribune September 14, 1907
