Tribune Tower

The Tribune Tower is a 22-story office building located in downtown Oakland featuring Gothic Revival details and geometric ornamentation across its facade. The ground floor houses a restaurant and café open to the public, while upper levels contain office spaces.

The building opened in 1923 as the headquarters for the Oakland Tribune newspaper, serving that role until the paper relocated in 2007. The upper floors housed a radio station that broadcast from the tower for decades.

The building stands as a reminder of Oakland's printing and broadcasting era, when newspapers shaped how the city understood itself. Walking around it, you can still sense the importance it once held in local life.

The building sits in the heart of downtown Oakland and is easily found in the historic district. Ground-level establishments welcome visitors, though upper floors are primarily for office workers.

The famous magician Harry Houdini performed a daring escape act in 1923 while hanging upside down from the ninth floor. The stunt drew a large crowd of spectators to witness the feat live.

Location: California

GPS coordinates: 37.80310,-122.27100

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:56