Oakland Heritage Alliance Walking Tours

Tiles and Terra Cotta in Uptown Oakland

When
Sun Jul 20, 2014
Where
Howden Building
Time
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Cost
$10 - $15
Tags
Education, Parks & Open Spaces

Description

We will explore twenty buildings- exhibiting a variety of styles- whose facades are clad with architectural ceramics. All were built between 1908 and 1931 during a period when fired pottery materials were used on the exteriors of many important structures. The nature of this medium will be examined, and its unique beauty highlighted. Emphasis will be given to its special needs in terms of maintenance. preservation, and restoration. Afterwards. from 3:00-3:30, take an optional tour of the inside of the Howden Building and view historic photos of the buildings seen on the walking tour. A level walk led by Riley Doty

More Info

Link
http://www.eventbrite.com/o/oakland-heritage-alliance-556686...
Call
510-763-9218
Email
Contact Form (account required)

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Location

  1. Howden Building
    337 17TH ST, Oakland, CA