Oakland Heritage Alliance
Oakland Heritage Alliance (OHA) is an American
non-profit organization based in Oakland, California. OHA advocates the protection, preservation, and revitalization of Oakland's architectural, historic, cultural and natural resources through publications, education, and direct action
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OHA began in 1980 with a bankroll of $150 and seven individuals who loved the city's history. Founding members came from a core of those involved in the Oakland Cultural Heritage Survey which was funded by a 1979 state grant.
OHA activities:
- Partners in Preservation awards are given to encourage organizations and individuals to restore and revitalize Oakland's historic homes, buildings, structures, and neighborhoods and to support sensitive adaptive use.
- Walking tours concentrate on a single neighborhood at a time and are open to both OHA members and the public on a sliding scale fee. Most walking tours take place on Saturdays and Sundays in the summer.
- Open house tours are similar to walking tours but offer the chance to see inside a handful of private homes each of which exemplify a particular architectural style common to the tour's focus.
- Participation at the city government level to promote preservation.
- Oakland Heritage Alliance publishes a quarterly newsletter: OHA News.
Membership is open to any interested party.