OMCA Collections 1
The Delger Mansion was the stately home of Frederick Delger and his family on 19th Street (then Frederick St.). It was built in 1873, 2 and demolished c.1923. 3
Lillian Moller Gilbreth was one of Delger's grandchildren, and probably spent time there as a child.
1912 Sanborn excerpt
The house itself was large but not ornate, but the grounds included gardens, greenhouses, aviaries, and a teahouse. The OMCA Collections 1 contain many photos of the house and grounds, and even one of the servants. A sample of the photos is below.
19th St. side
St. Francis de Sales in background
looking southwest
carriage house
note the wainscoting (pressed tin, or lincrusta?)
servants
Links and References
- OMCA Collections Gift of Frank Moller
- Old Delger Mansion is Presented to Oakland Oakland Tribune July 26, 1911
- E.F. Delger Dies at S.F. Home Oakland Tribune December 11, 1923
