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Camron-Stanford House Museum
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| Last updated on January 9, 2008 |
The Camron-Stanford House Preservation Association was formed specifically to preserve, restore, maintain, and utilize the property for the public as an historical and educational example of the architecture and lifestyle of the Victorian era of California, and to engage in activities related thereto.
Description:
The Camron-Stanford House is an 1876 Italianate Victorian building; the sole survivor of the mansions that once ringed the shores of Oakland's Lake Merritt. Four prominent East Bay families enjoyed this elegant residence before the City of Oakland purchased the property in 1906 to house the Oakland Public Museum, the first teaching museum west of the Mississippi. After 67 years, the museum's doors were closed, and the fate of "The Lady of the Lake" was in question. A new life began in 1971, when the Camron-Stanford House Preservation Association (CSHPA) was formed to restore and preserve this fine National Register and Oakland landmark. CSHPA, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, administers the house under a contract with the City of Oakland. The house was opened to the public as a center for local history, featuring a public education program in Oakland history, preservation and Victoriana. Over 36 years, CSHPA has carried out a meticulous restoration of the house, most recently extensive façade work. In 2006, CSHPA was the recipient of the California Preservation Foundation’s Restoration Award for the State of California.
History:
Over thirty years ago a group of concerned citizens came together to express their concerns about the venerable old Victorian on the shore of Lake Merritt. The structure, that was home to several of Oakland's leading families of the late 1800's and later served 57 years as the Oakland Public Museum, was in danger of being demolished. That initial spark of concern — and lots of hard work that followed — saved the building and established Camron-Stanford House Preservation Association as the nonprofit organization. In 1987, after extensive rehabilitation and restoration, the Association reopened the House to the public as a house museum.
Contact people:
Office fax number: (510) 874-7803
Address:
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1418 Lakeside Drive
Oakland, CA 94612
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Web Site: http://www.cshouse.org
Directions:
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From San Francisco: Cross Bay Bridge • take Interstate 580 east to 980 • exit 980 Jackson Street • go to third stoplight • turn left on Oak • go eight blocks north
From the East: Take 24 west to 980 • exit 980 at Jackson Street • go to third stoplight • turn left on Oak • go eight blocks north
From the South: Take 880 north • exit Oak Street • turn right on Oak go seven blocks north
From Marin County: Cross Richmond/San Rafael Bridge • take 580 east to 80 (see directions below)
From the North: Take 80 to 580 east to 980 • exit Jackson Street • go to third stoplight • turn left on Oak • go eight blocks north
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Lake Merritt Station,
Walk distance (in minutes): 5-10 minutes (4 blocks)
Nearest Bus Stop: #13 (among others), 5 minutes minute walk |
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