DUNSMUIR-HELLMAN HISTORIC ESTATE

OAKLAND, CA

The Dunsmuir-Hellman Historic Estate is a 50-acre property located in Oakland, California. This estate is an example of the grandeur and magnificence of the 19th-century American architecture. The estate was built by Alexander Dunsmuir, a wealthy Canadian who inherited his father's coal fortune. The estate was completed in 1899 and was designed by the renowned architects, Newsom & Newsom.

The estate features a 37-room mansion, which is the centerpiece of the property. The mansion is a masterpiece of architectural design, with intricate woodwork, elegant furnishing, and impressive stained glass windows. The estate also has beautifully landscaped gardens, including the Italianate garden, the rose garden, and the sunken garden.

The estate has been used for various purposes over the years, including as a filming location for movies and TV shows. The estate also hosts various events throughout the year, including weddings, corporate events, and public tours.

The Dunsmuir-Hellman Historic Estate is an important cultural landmark in Oakland and a testament to the opulence and extravagance of the 19th century. It is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history, architecture, or just looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

DUNSMUIR-HELLMAN HISTORIC ESTATE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in OAKLAND CA. US MID #8400600877

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

SF / Buena Vista (nerd) view – La Grande Tank? (# 2621) From Buena Vista Park, the Castro neighborhood is the nearest, the <u><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/LtqmVoQStLTFi2gX7" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Blue Tower</a></u> is the furthest, and there’s some other stuff…..

What other stuff? And, where’s the Blue Tower? Well...we’re looking mostly south and just a little east, with the late Fall sun hitting the western-facing houses. The fairly wide street running sort of up the middle of the picture is Eureka in the Castro, which actually runs pretty close to exactly north-south. If you’re as nerdish as me about locations, the first visibly very large building on the west side of Eureka (and thus no sun on it) going south, is close to 20th St.

So, the Blue Tower? Apparently it’s fairly famous landmark, mostly for commuters headed south. It’s a tall blue tower just a little right of center on the west (right) side of McLaren Park which is the second two the furthest tree ridge stretching left-right in the picture. “Blue Tower” is not its official name – this ode to <u><a href="https://www.clifftsang.com/news/heres-why-the-la-grande-tank-is-the-greatest-unofficial-landmark-of-sf/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">La Grande Tank</a></u> tells all.

If you’re really nerdish, the hill furthest away (not counting the very distant hills) with three visible radio towers is San Bruno Mountain, which is a San Mateo county park.

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Part of a series of photos of San Francisco through the trees of Buena Vista Park -- an effort to capture how apart from the city one feels while in the park, while still in the middle of it all.

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DUNSMUIR-HELLMAN HISTORIC ESTATE
2960 PERALTA OAKS CT
OAKLAND
CA
94605-5320

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DUNSMUIR-HELLMAN HISTORIC ESTATE Information

MID #	8400600877
Name	DUNSMUIR-HELLMAN HISTORIC ESTATE
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	237114958
NTEECC	A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	37.742956, -122.141085
CODES	FIPS State Code: 06 FIPS County Code: 001 US Census Tract: 410000 US Census Block: 2031