Beyond Fruitvale: The Untold Stories of Oakland’s Mission Revival Architecture
Oakland’s cityscape is dotted with hints of its Spanish-colonial past, often overlooked amid modern development. The Mission Revival architecture in Oakland movement drew inspiration from California’s 18th- and 19th-century missions, blending red-tile roofs, stucco walls, and arches into local landmarks. In neighborhoods like Fruitvale, well-known for 1920s bungalows, Mission-style buildings quietly stand among the shops … Read more