View Edit

CC SA-BY Our Oakland

The Wakefield Building is a large, brick building at 426 - 17th Street. It was completed in 1924, and was owned by W.H. Wakefield who was a doctor and had an office in the building. The architect was Charles W. McCall of the McCall and Davis firm. 2 It was constructed by Charles W. Heyer. 3

Edwin R. Leach and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wolfenden were part owners. 5

It was designed in a T shape with the stairs and elevator at the center to ensure that all offices would have natural light. 2

NB: In 1922, Wakefield had a smaller building at 1616 Franklin constructed that was referred to as the Wakefield Building at the time of construction. 4

CC SA-BY Our OaklandCC SA-BY Our Oakland

Wakefield Building 11924 21924 31950 Sanborn excerpt

Links and References

  1. 1925 Polk's Directory
  2. Wakefield Block Is Last Word In Office Building Oakland Tribune November 30, 1924
  3. New Wakefield Building Is Completed Oakland Post-Enquirer November 1, 1924
  4. Ballroom and Fine Stores for Wakefield Building Oakland Post-Enquirer March 13, 1922
  5. Work Starts On Office Building In 17th Street Oakland Tribune December 11, 1923
Edit tags