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Montclair is a sprawling district in the northern hills of Oakland, containing lush and winding streets of trees, gardens, and unique houses. Well removed from the city's core, the area feels at once suburban and rural, with large homes amidst semi-forests, overlooking the distant Bay.Though the appearance of Montclair suggests less age than many Oakland neighborhoods, the hills were actually settled before the founding of Oakland. Loggers, cattle ranchers, and others exploited the area for its rich resources during the Gold Rush, but permanent residence remained insignificant. In the early years of the 20th century, the neighborhood became something of a retreat from city life spas, forests, and country estates attracted San Francisco transplants. In the 1920s, actual development began for an ideal home district and continued into the 1960s.One of Montclair's main assets has always been its trees oak, eucalyptus, pine, cyprus, and others. Architecture here, as in adjacent neighborhoods, aimed to preserve the natural character of the area, and lot sizes can stretch into acres. Styles of homes range from large Craftsman bungalows, shingled cottages, and Prairie homes to period revivals and ranch-style homes.At the northern edge of the neighborhood is Lake Temescal Park; at the center is Montclair village, a small and quaint area of small shops serving most local needs.
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