Oakland Heritage Alliance Walking Tours
F.M. "Borax" Smith Estate
- When
- Sat Jul 5, 2014
- Where
- Former F.M. Borax Estate
- Time
- 10am -12:30pm
- Cost
- $10 - $15
- Tags
- Cultural Organizations, Education, Organizations
Description
Meet @ Redwood tree, corner of McKinley Avenue and Home Place East(1 block off Park Boulevard)Visit the site of Arbor Villa, Francis Marion “Borax” Smith’s palatial estate.Smith founded an international industry (“20-Mule Team Borax”), established the Key Route System, and became one of Oakland’s most famous, colorful entrepreneurs. The tour visits the site of Oak Hall, the 9th Ave. palm trees, the Mary R. Smith Cottages and other historic houses, including ones designed by
Bernard Maybeck and Julia Morgan. A 2-mile, hilly walk
More Info
- Link
- http://www.eventbrite.com/e/f-m-borax-smith-estate-tickets-1...
- Call
- 510:763-9218
- Contact Form (account required)
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