Oakland Tribune photo c.1909
Teppers Hotel and Beer Garden was located in the Dimond district at what is now 2030 MacArthur Boulevard.
Charlie Tepper (c.1857 - April 28, 1931) came to Oakland from Germany in 1891 with his wife Augusta and daughters Elfreda and Adele.
He bought land in the Dimond district and built a two-story home which later became his hotel. Behind the house was a building that he converted in a dance hall. Around he planted trees and created a place where patrons could sit and drink beers from local breweries. The 1912 Sanborn map also shows a bowling alley.
1912 Sanborn excerpt
Next door along Sausal Creek was the Deman and Julien Hotel c.1912, run by Fred Deman and Victor Julien.
Teppers Gardens on Hopkins (MacArthur) 1909, OHC
c.1905 1
Tepper and other local saloon owners were often at odds with some local residents and the County Board of Supervisors.
Teppers remained popular until Prohibition forced the gardens and then the hotel out of business. Stores were built in front of the hotel.
1928 Sanborn excerpt
The hotel building still stands today. It is easier to see from across MacArthur and further down, past the Two Star Market.
Hopkins St (MacArthur Blvd) today with Teppers Hotel on the left
Another view of the Teppers Hotel behind 2030 MacArthur
Teppers Hotel behind the Star Market 2020 MacArthur
Links and References
- ohrphoto.districts.055 Oakland History Center, Oakland Public Library
