Altenheim
Also known as 1720 MacArthur Boulevard
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Altenheim
Altenheim, at 1720 MacArthur Blvd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 10, 2007. The Register lists it for its social history, at the local level. It describes its style as Colonial Revival, as it does for 84 other California listings. The listing covers 6.1 acres.
What it isHistoric place in Oakland, California. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 73 MB · National Archives↗1908 to today
- 1908Built
- 2007Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 19 years
Finding Altenheim
1720 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
14 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Colonial Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Colonial Revival.
Memories of Altenheim
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Altenheim
Is Altenheim on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 10, 2007 (Register number 06001218).
Is Altenheim a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Abbey, The-Joaquin Miller House, 1.8 miles away.
Can you visit Altenheim?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Altenheim?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 73 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123858141 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.