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Old oak tree in the center of the City Hall Plaza - looking toward San Pablo Avenue. August 7, 1916; businesses lining the block across from plaza are (r to l) "Sweet Sixteen Coats & Suits - Greater Oakland Cloak Company - Eiler's Pianos (featuring Chickering and Auto Pianos) - Kahn's Department Store - a luggage store "Trunks" - a theatre (The" on top of building) - Chinese restaurant "Chop Suey" sign. Dome in background is on top of Kahn's Dept. Store.