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Caption on back "The Grove Street Terminal of the Port of Oakland, including Howard Terminal (left), the Market Street Pier (center) and Grove Street pier (right). Typewritten on back "The Grove Street Terminal of the Port of Oakland, including Howard Terminal (left), the Market Street Pier (center) and Grove Street Pier (right). Howard leases the Market and Grove Street Pier." Photo shows an aerial view of portion of Oakland waterfront looking south. Oil tanks and tankers in foreground. Freeway behind waterfront. Portion of downtown. Residential areas south of waterfront. Oakland Heritage Alliance News Vol. 12 N0.2, Fall, 1992 Issue By: P. Mendelsohn, 8/02 The Charles P. Howard Terminal Howard Terminal , built between 1926 and 1930, is the surviving part of the original Grove Street Pier. It served as the Port of Oakland's first permanent headquarters from 1931 to 1961. When built the building was considered state of the art in harbor terminal design. The monumental faﾍade reflected the Beaux Arts and City Beautiful influences that promoted the use of classical architectural elements to embellish utilitarian buildings. The terminal was part of harbor improvements financed by a $9.96 million bond issue approved by voters in 1925. In 1929, Oakland was designated a full point of entry and established a local customs service, opening the Port to foreign import and export activities.

Used: Oakland Tribune