Architecture in Oakland

• African American
• City Architecture
• Frank Ogawa Plaza
• Lakeside Park
• Merritt Boathouse
• Oakland Lamppost
• Oakland Museums
• Oakland Theatre
• Paramount Theatre
• Preservation Park
• Professional Sport
• Stanford House
• USS Potomac

To the great surprise of many visitors, the city of Oakland is home to some fabulous architecture and old buildings. One of the most intriguing buildings is the Fox Oakland Theatre on Telegraph Avenue. This colourful building features a terracotta facade and huge dome that radiates a middle eastern character.

Dome of the Fox Oakland Theatre

Other interesting buildings are the super-narrow Cathedral Building, the classical Oakland City Hall and the historical Victorian style homes that can be found in Preservation Park.