Fire Station 8 — Temescal History Walkway

Fire Station 8, the newest of Oakland fire stations, was completed in 2002 and replaced the previous building due to aging and unsafe infrastructure. The walkway connecting the sidewalk to the entrance is an art and history storyboard about the station and Temescal neighborhood. This interactive path was local artist Jeff Norman’s first commissioned piece by the City of Oakland. Constructed out of porcelain and granite tiles, the path contains historical information, maps, photos, and newspaper headlines.