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Historic Preservation

Oakland's wealth of historic buildings and neighborhoods is matched by few other California cities. These artifacts reflect the city's rich multicultural history, from earliest times to the present. Below, please find more about Oakland’s policies and actions governing Historic Preservation, a comprehensive list of Designated Landmarks & Historic Properties, and information on our Landmark Preservation Advisory Board.