Local Landmarks & Heritage

Dimond Park
Morcom Rose Garden
Sausal Creek
Fruitvale Avenue
MacArthur Boulevard
Laurel Elementary School

Neighborhood History

Upper Dimond occupies the higher elevations of the Dimond District on Oakland's eastern hillside slopes, developed circa 1917 as the Key System electric streetcar enabled residential expansion up from the Dimond District's flatland commercial core along MacArthur Boulevard and the hillside streets above. The neighborhood's period Craftsman and bungalow homes were built for the families who sought the combination of the Dimond District's community amenities and the elevated hillside character that Upper Dimond's position uniquely provided. Dimond Park — one of Oakland's largest community parks along Fruitvale Avenue, with sports fields, a pool, and the adjacent Morcom Rose Garden (a 7-acre formal garden established in 1933) — anchors the neighborhood's recreational life at the base of the Upper Dimond slopes. Laurel Elementary School — an Oakland Unified School District campus in the adjacent Laurel District — serves the Upper Dimond community alongside the Laurel District's MacArthur Boulevard commercial corridor. Sausal Creek runs along the neighborhood's lower edge as part of the 14-mile urban watershed managed by the Sausal Creek Watershed group. That combination of hillside Craftsman character, Dimond District community anchoring, and creek watershed access defines the MY-NHD Upper Dimond collection.

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Upper Dimond - Oakland - Unisex Cotton Tee

Name: Upper Dimond - Oakland - Unisex Cotton Tee
Brand: MY-NHD
SKU: 14108515753792264745
Price: 29.95 CAD
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Upper Dimond references its location in the higher elevations of the Dimond District, developed around 1917 as part of Oakland’s hillside residential expansion. Its early settlement was closely tied to streetcar routes serving families moving out from crowded flatlands. Landmarks include the Laurel District corridor and Dimond Park. The neighborhood’s residents today reflect Oakland’s diversity, cherishing the sense of community, green spaces, and the balance between urban convenience and a quieter, residential feel.

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.