Local Landmarks & Heritage

Elmhurst Park
Seminary Avenue
MacArthur Boulevard
Union Pacific Railroad Corridor
Oakland-San Leandro Road (historic)

Neighborhood History

Elmhurst was established in 1893, its name reflecting the abundance of elm trees that defined the landscape at its founding, as well as its origins as an independent town before annexation into Oakland. Its early history was built on manufacturing and rail — canneries and factories that drew workers and shaped a neighborhood rooted in industry and community from its earliest days.

Elmhurst Park and Seminary Avenue — a major commercial route that has served successive generations of residents — are the landmarks that connect the neighborhood's industrial past to its diverse and dynamic present.

The enduring working-class character of Elmhurst, shaped by African American, Latinx, and Asian communities across generations, is the foundation of MY-NHD's Elmhurst collection — gear made for people who have always made this neighborhood their own.

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Elmhurst - Oakland - Unisex Cotton Tee

Name: Elmhurst - Oakland - Unisex Cotton Tee
Brand: MY-NHD
SKU: 21749264911064529137
Price: 29.95 CAD
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Elmhurst gets its name from the abundance of elm trees present in the area at its founding, as well as being an independent town before annexation. Established in 1893, Elmhurst originally thrived as a manufacturing and rail hub, supported by the presence of canneries and factories. Key landmarks are Elmhurst Park and Seminary Avenue, a major commercial route. Over time, Elmhurst has welcomed successive waves of African American, Latinx, and Asian residents, reflecting Oakland’s changing demographics and the neighborhood’s enduring working-class character.

Crafted from 100% US cotton, this heavy cotton tee features a structured yet soft feel that works across all seasons. The unisex fit offers a comfortable and flattering silhouette for all body types. Whether you're still walking your old block or just looking for a way to keep a piece of Oakland with you wherever you go, this shirt makes that connection visible and personal.