Camron-Stanford House, Victorian house museum at Lake Merritt, Oakland, United States.
The Camron-Stanford House features Italianate architecture with a large veranda and Victorian gardens facing Lake Merritt in Oakland's historical district.
Built in 1876, this residence belonged to five notable families, including William Camron and Josiah Stanford, before becoming Oakland's first museum in 1907.
The museum exhibits present life in 19th-century Oakland through restored living spaces and period furnishings that reflect Victorian social customs.
The museum opens Wednesday through Sunday, offering self-guided tours of the mansion and garden spaces that accommodate up to 200 guests for private events.
This Victorian mansion stands as the last remaining lakeside residence from the 1870s era when grand houses encircled Lake Merritt.
Location: Oakland
Address: 1426 Lakeside Drive
GPS coordinates: 37.80139,-122.26111
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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