PostMark Temescal

One of the newest post offices in Oakland, built in 2002, on 4900 Shattuck Ave is the site for one of Jeff Norman’s local projects, PostMark Temescal. Norman created the art piece after community residents complained about the post office’s lack of parking spots and the fact its facade turned its back to Shattuck street. By installing this exhibit, Norman hoped to teach locals about the area’s social and ecological history. The piece contains a tribute to Temescal Creek, a circular structure with the map of the neighborhood, and inlaid stepping stones that have nuggets of information.