Schenley Farms Historic District

The Schenley Farms Historic District is a 170-acre neighborhood in Oakland, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which captivates visitors with its 154 historic buildings from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

It is a living museum of the City Beautiful movement, where the monumental Cathedral of Learning stands next to elegant residences, and the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall serves as a reminder of history. A stroll among the trees and classic architecture is a journey into a visionary era of urban planning.