3 Best Landmarks in Oakland, CA

“Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate has a crescent-shaped valley near the town's southeast limits. The United States Department of Interior listed it as a national historic building, and the home and the carriage house were historical sites. The estate contains a classical economic revival mansion with 37 rooms on 50 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. The Dunsmuir House has a neoclassical-revival architectural style. The grounds feature vast meadows, gardens, and a wide range of trees, including Camperdown elms and hornbeam. The peaceful environment, quality facilities, and professional staff make it the ideal place for your corporate retreat.”

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“Pardee Home was built in 1868 and is permanently populated by three generations of the same Pardee family. The Pardee Home, with its carriage house and water tower, is the centerpiece of Oakland's Preservation Park Historic District, within walking distance of historical landmarks such as Old Oakland, City Hall, and Preservation Park. Pardee Home has unique artifacts and interiors from around the world. The collections contain more than 70,000 items. It presents a botanical exhibit by artist Anne Kasdin and a chance to see vintage posters from the collection. They managed to preserve the house efficiently through generous contributions, memberships, lectures, teas, ghost inquiries, and other special events. Home's extraordinary historical significance is the Home of one of the most prominent families in East Bay.”

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“Camron-Stanford House promotes understanding local history by engaging in shows and events. Camron-Stanford House is the last of the magnificent mansions of the 19th century that once dominated Lake Merritt and was home to five prominent families before becoming the City of Oakland's first museum. The museum was the home to a series of influential families and became the city's first museum. Camron-Stanford House offers numerous exhibits based on aspects of Victorian life and culture. The renovated home lets the tourists move time to the 1880s and enter meticulously recreated living spaces while learning about the early days of Oakland as a city. Free Admission For Children Under 12 and Members.”

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