The Wilda Vale Tract was land that was part of the H.M. Sanborn Nursery near Piedmont Avenue, purchased from the Sanborns in 1906. 1,2 It was apparently to be named in honor of the daughter of Julia and Dr. William Hershiser. 4,5 The proposed Wilda Vale Tract name was never finalized and recorded, and the street known briefly as Wilda Vale Avenue off of Monte Vista Avenue was quickly renamed Wilda Avenue. 6,7,8
Links and References
- The Real Estate Security Co. ad Oakland Tribune June 9, 1906
- Legal descriptions for two properties eventually sold to the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, referencing deed from H. M. Sanborn and Sarah G. Sanborn recorded 6/4/1906 ACFCWCD property south of MV legal description.pdf ACFCWCD property north of MV legal description.pdf
- Building permit activity Oakland Tribune December 23, 1906
- Find a Grave listings for William A. Hershiser MD, Julia Mitchell Geer Hershiser, and Wilda H. Rosendahl in a shared gravesite at Mountain View Cemetery
- At Club listing referencing bridge tea hosted by Miss Wilda Hershiser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hershiser of Monte Vista Oakland Tribune January 21, 1923
- Legal description for 59 Monte Vista Ave (note reference to map not being recorded) 59 Monte Vista legal description.pdf
- 1912 Directory listing for resident of 3925 Wilda Vale Av Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company directory for Oakland
- Legal description for 3925 Wilda Avenue (note reference to Wilda Avenue as it now exists) 3925 Wilda Ave legal description.pdf
