In 1821, Oakland as we know it began with the establishment of the Peralta Hacienda on a hill between Peralta and Sausal creeks. Discover the Peralta House, historic park and ethno-botanic garden.Walk the neighborhood and see the area's generations of new residents reflected in the architectural designs:Colonial revival, bungalow, post-war 40s modern, and remodeled. A few short steep hills on this walk. Stay for a 45 min. tour of Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, 532-9142, at 2:30 or 4 pm. Reservations recommended lead by Pamela Magnuson-Peddle & Betty Marvin
In 1821, Oakland as we know it began with the establishment of the Peralta Hacienda on a hill between Peralta and Sausal creeks. Discover the Peralta House, historic park and ethno-botanic garden.Walk the neighborhood and see the area's generations of new residents reflected in the architectural designs:Colonial revival, bungalow, post-war 40s modern, and remodeled. A few short steep hills on this walk. Stay for a 45 min. tour of Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, 532-9142, at 2:30 or 4 pm. Reservations recommended lead by Pamela Magnuson-Peddle & Betty Marvin
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