Oakland: It’s not just in California!!

Along old Highway 99, about 17 miles from our RV Park, is a little town called Oakland.  Once a bustling agriculture town, and more recently a tourist stop, Oakland is a small town that, while still attractive,  looks like it has seen better days.  The area was first established in 1851 but relocated with the arrival of the railroad.   The current location was established in 1872.

Oakland is a very walkable town.  We found a place to park and enjoyed just strolling the sidewalks, looking at the historic buildings.  Some of the beautiful brick work is still very much in evidence.  I admit it, I cheated and got rid of the annoying power lines that were hanging all over in front of the buildings!




Darn truck in the way!!



This car seemed more in keeping with the flavor of the town.



Love the bay window.  Look at that beautiful tree in the background.


Looks like someone tried to repair the brickwork with plaster or concrete, but that didn’t seem to work well.


The town has a plethora of antique stores.  This one was closed on the day we were there so I had to settle for a shot through the window.  I played the accordion a bit as a youngster but never on anything as fancy as these.


This antique shop was open but I found their display just slightly disturbing!!  What’s this mean???




One place in town is well known in the area and even outside of the local area.  This is Tolly’s.  It is an old fashioned restaurant and soda shop and is a fun place to visit.  We have eaten here before but not today as we had Poppy with us.  I went in and got us both ice cream cones and a cup of coffee for Russ.


We ate our cones in the park next to the railroad tracks.  Russ is not nearly as grumpy as he looks but he did look better after the cone and coffee!


The local wildlife was also enjoying a snack in a tree at the park.


There is a building here in the park that doesn’t have any identity on it.  It might be an old railroad station since it is adjacent to the tracks, or perhaps it is just an old barn of some sort.  It is being used to display some old farm machines and has a plaque with some interesting information about the Applegate Trail.


Click to enlarge picture so you can read the sign.


Russ said this is either a hay rake or a tool used by the devil to pitchfork people to hell!! OUCH!




While it wasn’t the most exciting day we have ever had, It was a nice  experience to just walk leisurely around the old town and see what there was to see.  There’s something to be said for a slow day, a nice walk, and an ice cream cone enjoyed in the shade of a canopy of trees.  I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Oakland for a laid back afternoon (or morning!).  If you like antiques, this is a great place to find some.  And don’t forget to stop at Tolly’s for a burger and an old fashioned ice cream soda.