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A 1904 foundation-less redwood cabin at 5339 Lawton Ave. (originally a caretaker's cottage) was demolished after being determined structurally unsafe, and will be replaced with a new single-family home.
5339 Lawton Ave.
A 1904 foundation-less redwood cabin at 5339 Lawton Ave. (originally a caretaker's cottage) was demolished after being determined structurally unsafe, and will be replaced with a new single-family home.
“The structure has been demolished and will be replaced with a new single-family home. Its removal reflects a familiar reality in Oakland, where older, smaller buildings are often cleared as the city continues to change.”2026_03 - Chris Ayan article on the Lawton Ave. cabin