Oakland Floral Depot building

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The Oakland Floral Depot Building is a stunning deep blue terra cotta Art Deco building in the Uptown neighborhood. In 2025, the tenants include Gold Palm, Xolo Taqueria, and Cry Baby. The building was constructed in 1931 for "several specialty shops, as well as a large restaurant to be operated by Peter Bolas" and was designed by Albert Evers. ¹

Part of the building was occupied by flower businesses, including the eponymous Oakland Floral Depot. Beginning in 2006, it was the site of the Flora restaurant; the restaurant name was inspired by the building's history.

The location was previously the site of the Roslyn Apartments.

Oakland Floral Depot building -- needs source CC SA-BY Our Oakland CC SA-BY Our Oakland CC SA-BY Our Oakland CC SA-BY Our Oakland

1931 progress ¹

similar view in 2025

1951 Sanborn excerpt1934 ²

Tenants

NB: In most cases, the start and end are "found so far."

c.1980 ³

Links and References

• The Architecture of Oakland: Floral Depot building Oakland North
• Art Deco Buildings: Oakland Floral Depot Art Deco Buildings

1. Oakland Leads Coast in Downtown Construction Oakland Tribune June 7, 1931
2. A Complete New Shopping Center Oakland Tribune August 30, 1934
3. ohrphoto.stores.017 Oakland History Center, Oakland Public Library