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Local Landmarks & Heritage

  • DeFremery Park
  • 16th Street Train Station
  • Adeline Street
  • Mandela Parkway
  • West Oakland BART Station
  • Poplar Street

Neighborhood History

Prescott is a West Oakland neighborhood with roots dating to circa 1869, its streets developed alongside the transcontinental railroad infrastructure and port facilities that made West Oakland the industrial and logistical heart of the East Bay in the late 19th century. The neighborhood has been closely associated with Oakland's African American community since the Great Migration brought tens of thousands of Black Americans from the South to the Bay Area between 1940 and 1970, establishing West Oakland as one of the most significant African American cultural and civic communities on the West Coast. DeFremery Park on Adeline Street — named for James De Fremery, a Dutch merchant whose estate became the park in 1908 — is the neighborhood's most significant green space and community anchor, the site of community events and youth sports that have made it a gathering place for West Oakland across generations. The 16th Street Train Station — the Beaux-Arts civic monument completed in 1912 by architect Jarvis Hunt and listed on the National Register of Historic Places — stands as the neighborhood's most iconic architectural landmark, currently undergoing restoration as a cultural facility. That combination of railroad history, African American civic heritage, and community park anchoring is the spirit behind the MY-NHD Prescott collection.

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Prescott - Oakland - Unisex Cotton Tee

Prescott - Oakland - Unisex Cotton Tee

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Prescott is named after an early settler or local family, with the neighborhood’s roots dating back to about 1869. Historically, it served as a residential and industrial zone adjacent to the waterfront and railway lines. Landmarks include DeFremery Park, a community gathering place, and the nearby 16th Street Train Station, a symbol of Oakland’s rail legacy. Prescott’s residents have long been part of Oakland’s African American community, with strong grassroots activism supporting neighborhood revitalization and cultural heritage preservation.

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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