Local Landmarks & Heritage
Local Landmarks & Heritage
- Maxwell Park
- Maxwell Park Elementary School
- MacArthur Boulevard
- Brooklyn Avenue
- International Boulevard
- Fruitvale District
Neighborhood History
Neighborhood History
Maxwell Park was named for John P. Maxwell, the real estate developer who platted the subdivision circa 1921 during Oakland's hillside residential boom — one of the many entrepreneurial developers who shaped Oakland's East Bay hillside communities in the interwar period. The neighborhood quickly became known for its terraced streets, Mediterranean Revival homes, and the distinctive topography that gives its blocks their character. Maxwell Park Elementary School — an Oakland Unified School District campus on Brooklyn Avenue — has served as the neighborhood's primary educational anchor and community gathering point across generations of family life in the district. Maxwell Park itself, the namesake green space, provides the neighborhood's core outdoor recreation and community gathering space. MacArthur Boulevard runs along the northern edge as the primary commercial and transit corridor connecting Maxwell Park to the broader East Oakland and Laurel District network, while the International Boulevard corridor lies to the south. That combination of planned hillside character, strong school community, and MacArthur Boulevard connectivity defines the MY-NHD Maxwell Park collection — gear made for those who know these terraced blocks and take pride in them.
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Maxwell Park - Oakland - Unisex Cotton Tee
Maxwell Park - Oakland - Unisex Cotton Tee
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Maxwell Park was named for real estate developer John P. Maxwell and first established as a residential subdivision around 1921. The neighborhood quickly became known for its terraced streets and Mediterranean Revival homes. Key landmarks include Maxwell Park School and the Maxwell Park neighborhood park, both anchors for family activities. Residents reflect rich ethnic diversity, with community associations fostering neighborhood pride, school engagement, and civic renewal.
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.
- A comfy, relaxed wear
- Sizes from S–5XL
- Choose your color!
- Sizing chart at the end of the product images
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