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Local Landmarks & Heritage

  • Sheffield Village Park
  • Sheffield Village stone entrance gates
  • 98th Avenue
  • International Boulevard
  • MacArthur Boulevard
  • Union Pacific Railroad Corridor

Neighborhood History

Sheffield Village is a planned residential community on Oakland's southern boundary with San Leandro, developed in 1939 by a subdivision developer who favored British place names — Sheffield, England being the steel-manufacturing city in South Yorkshire whose industrial character echoed the working-class purpose of this East Oakland neighborhood. Built as a self-contained residential enclave with curving streets and uniform homes designed for working and middle-class families, Sheffield Village retains the distinctive character of its planned origins, including the iconic stone entrance gates on 98th Avenue that mark the neighborhood's boundary as a recognized community landmark. Sheffield Village Park provides the neighborhood's primary green space. The neighborhood's location on the San Leandro border places it within easy reach of the Eastmont Town Center on MacArthur Boulevard and the commercial services of the broader 98th Avenue and International Boulevard corridor. The Union Pacific Railroad corridor along the southern boundary marks the industrial edge that defined Sheffield Village's original working-class character. That combination of planned community character, British naming heritage, and working-class foundation is the spirit behind the MY-NHD Sheffield Village collection.

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Sheffield Village - Oakland - Unisex Cotton Tee

Sheffield Village - Oakland - Unisex Cotton Tee

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Sheffield Village derives its name from Sheffield, England, reflecting a developer’s penchant for British place names during subdivision in 1939. Created as a planned community on the San Leandro border, its history includes post-WWII growth and a later influx of professionals. Landmarks include Sheffield Village Park and the iconic stone entrance gates. The area is admired for its curving streets, uniform homes, and greenbelt trails, attracting residents who value a suburban atmosphere with a strong homeowners’ association and an engaged, increasingly diverse resident base.

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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