Borax Smith's Red House (now green) JL
Borax Smith’s Red House was the home of Francis ("Frank") Marion "Borax" Smith and his wife Mary while Arbor Villa was being constructed, and was referred to as the "old red house." The parents of Evelyn Ellis (later the second Mrs. Smith) lived there after ~1905.
On June 6, 1995, Borax Smith's Red House was designated Oakland Landmark, #120, Zoning Case #LM 95-44.
Currently, the 'Red House' is now painted green. It has been moved several times. 1,2 [ needs work ]
Location
817 East 24th Street, Oakland, California
Links and References
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Francis Marion "Borax" Smith Oakland Wiki
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Oakland Landmarks Oakland Heritage
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Historic Preservation City of Oakland
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Oakland California Landmarks Oakland Marks
