Evers Building, Dunn Block 2011
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The Evers Building at 715-719 Washington (859-865 before 1912 renumbering) was built in 1878-1879 by Henry Evers and Octave Lamarche. When Evers was elected coroner in 1889, he built a special morgue behind the building. 1
It is between the Dunn Block and the former site of Clarendon House.
1889 Sanborn excerpt
1896 Illustrated Directory
The 1889 Sanborn map shows a saloon in 859 and an undertakers in 863-865.
1902 Sanborn excerpt
1912 Sanborn excerpt
The 1912 Sanborn shows a saloon in 713-715 Washington, and a candy factory at 717-719 Washington, with a photography studio upstairs. Based on the 1913 directory, the candy factory was probably run by John P. Kockores, and the saloon was run by H.D. Stolcken and N.J. Breckling.
In 1934, the H. Hartje Meat Company opened a new market at 715 Washington. Just a few years later in 1937, the Beck Meat Company moved there from the 10th Street Market (aka Swan's).
The Oakland Heritage Alliance supplement from 1982 says it was restored by a private owner, and in 1982 was the home of the Oakland Police Officers Association. 2
Links and References
- The New Morgue Oakland Tribune January 3, 1889
- Preservation in Progress Oakland Heritage Alliance News May 1982
- Brevities Oakland Morning Times July 6, 1878
