California State Military
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In 1943, the War Department acquired 12
leases for a total of 4.259 acres. The site was used as a station
hospital by the U.S. Army Medical Corps. In 1946, 1.377 acres
were transferred to the Veterans Administration (VA). In 1947,
the remaining acres were transferred to the VA. No potential hazards
have been identified at this site. The 4.259-acre site is located
in Alameda County, CA within the city of Oakland. The Hotel Oakland
(former Army Hospital building) has been renovated several times
since Department of Defense (DoD) activity was terminated. Current
owners of the associated parcels include Hotel Oakland Associates,
ICH Associates, and four private owners.
Additionaly, the Army acquired 18.02 acres by fee from a private
estate. The site was used as a detachment housing site for the
hospital. On 26 June 1946, the 18.02 acres were transferred to
the Federal Public Housing Administration. The 18.02-acre site
is located within the City of Oakland, Alameda County, CA. The
site is currently used by the City of Oakland as a regional park
and school site.
Source: US Army Corps of Engineers
Updated 18 Apr 08
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