West Oakland’s majestic 16th Street Station stands as one of the Bay Area’s most significant architectural and cultural landmarks. For over a century, this Beaux Arts masterpiece has witnessed Oakland’s transformation through the golden age of rail and civil rights – now it awaits restoration to its former glory.

• Built in 1912 with grand Beaux Arts architecture by Southern Pacific Railway 🏛️
• Served as the western headquarters of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first black union in the United States ✊
• Acquired by City Ventures in 2022; community engagement planned for 2025 🤝
• Oakland Heritage Alliance (“OHA”) pursuing historical National Register Status ⭐

Vacant since the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake, this Oakland treasure awaits restoration. OHA is advocating for sensitive preservation and sustainable reuse, pushing City Ventures toward less-invasive development of the site while pursuing National Register status.

Learn more about OHA’s preservation efforts to bring 16th Street Station back to life.