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The Holland-Canning House at 954 - 16th Street was once the home of Mary Canning and her husband James Canning, both of whom made fortunes in San Francisco and Oakland real estate investments. Daniel D. Holland and his family are the other part of the name. 2
Daniel D. Holland is listed at 574 - 16th Street in the 1877-1878 directory, and at 954 - 16th in the 1880-1881 directory. The Hollands married in 1873, so the house was likely built for them. An early version of the West Oakland Specific Plan gives 1878-1879 as the construction date.
The Hollands are still listed there in the 1884-1885 directory. Eliza Hardy Holland died in 1884, and Daniel Holland in 1888 in Los Gatos. A mention in December 1886 suggests the Cannings had purchased the house by then. 3
James and Mary Canning are listed there in the 1887 and 1889-1890 directories; Mary, then widowed, is listed there in 1892-1893 directory. Mary Canning died in 1904.
c.1905 it was home to the Canty family, who also owned the hardware business next door from c.1922.
On July 12, 1983 the Holland-Canning House was designated Oakland Landmark #71, under Zoning Case #LM 83-95.
Holland-Canning House 1
Holland-Canning House 1
Holland-Canning House 1
Holland-Canning House 1
Links and References
- Designated Landmarks, Heritage Properties, and Preservation Districts City of Oakland
- Cultural and Historic Resources oaklandnet.com
- Davitt's Marriage Oakland Tribune December 24, 1886
