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The Dunn Block (1878-1879) extends from 721-725 Washington Street, Oakland, California. It was constructed by builders Haskell & Smilie and designed by William Stokes. 3 This block and the neighboring 715-719 Washington Street feature 19th century storefronts. The ground floor was home to the Bookmark Bookstore until they moved to Broadway.
On November 9, 1982 the Dunn Block was designated an Oakland Landmark, #LM 82-264.
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Illustrated Directory of Oakland 1
1955 2
The building has a "ghost sign" for MJB Coffee on the south side.
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Links and References
- Illustrated Directory of Oakland (p.16)
- ohrphoto.dpoa7.005 Oakland History Center, Oakland Public Library
- Dunn Block Oakland Tribune March 10, 1879
