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Maxwell Park, Oakland, California

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The land was opened zoned for development on May 7, 1921, and Burritt and Shealey, the main developers were the same developers from many of the homes in the nearby upscale enclave of
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located in the foothills of the city. It is geographically bordered by MacArthur Boulevard, High Street, Trask Street, Foothill Boulevard, and 55th Avenue and is adjacent to
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The area is named after its developer, John P. Maxwell. The original development area was bounded by 55th Avenue, Trask Street, Monticello Avenue and Camden Street.
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buses in 1960. Line 47 provides community service in the neighborhood from 55th Avenue and Trask Street to the
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Maxwell Park, Oakland, California
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transportation and a salubrious climate were cardinal selling points. It is in
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justly famed 'warm belt'. The streetcars were eventually replaced by
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Many of the homes in the neighborhood have panoramic views of the
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Neighborhood of Oakland in Alameda, California, United States
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37°46′45″N 122°11′45″W / 37.77917°N 122.19583°W / 37.77917; -122.19583
Neighborhood of Oakland
A view over Maxwell Park
Location of Maxwell Park in Oakland
37°46′45″N 122°11′45″W / 37.779167°N 122.195833°W / 37.779167; -122.195833
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California
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Alameda
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Oakland
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Oakland, California
Mills College
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Oakland Hills
Alameda
San Francisco Bay

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