Local Landmarks & Heritage

Foothill Boulevard
Foothill Square Shopping Center
International Boulevard
Seminary Avenue

Neighborhood History

Foothill Square takes its name from Foothill Boulevard, the long commercial artery that has served as East Oakland's main street since the early 20th century. The neighborhood grew up around the boulevard's shops, services, and transit connections, becoming a practical, working hub for the flatland communities that spread out on either side.

The Foothill corridor has seen Oakland's full story play out along its length — the industrial years, the postwar boom, the turbulent decades of disinvestment, and the ongoing work of community reinvestment. Through it all, the people of Foothill Square have maintained the neighborhood as a functional, living community.

That everyday strength — a neighborhood that refuses to be defined by anything other than its people — is what the MY-NHD Foothill Square collection is made to honor, for those who know this stretch of Oakland intimately.

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Foothill Square - Oakland - Unisex Cotton Tee

Name: Foothill Square - Oakland - Unisex Cotton Tee
Brand: MY-NHD
SKU: 15169240886053212603
Price: 29.95 CAD
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Foothill Square is named after the shopping plaza built in 1962, envisioned as a retail anchor for eastern Oakland. The neighborhood’s development coincided with postwar suburbanization, transforming dairy lands into residential and commercial hubs. Prominent landmarks include Foothill Square Shopping Center and the intersection of Foothill Boulevard with major public transit nodes. The area boasts deep community ties, reflecting demographic shifts toward a richly diverse tapestry, united by traditions of entrepreneurship and neighborhood advocacy.

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.