Event & Wedding Information

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WEDDING

INFORMATION PACKAGE

WELCOME

TO PRESERVATION PARK

Preservation Park is a unique collection of Victorian
houses in the heart of downtown Oakland.

Here are answers to some frequently
asked questions:

WHAT IS THIS PLACE? You are on a site that was
part of the northwest corner of the original town of
Oakland, as plotted in 1853 by Julius Kellersberger for Horace Carpentier and his fellow squatters. Houses
original to this site are on the north side of 13th Street, the five buildings called Remillard, Ginn, Nile, Thornton
and Higgins (named after their first owners and a men’s club). The majority of the other 11 houses in this
neighborhood were moved here during the excavation of Interstate 980, and shortly thereafter.

DO PEOPLE LIVE HERE? Yes – in a way – as office tenants! But in the beginning some very interesting families
lived in these homes. The Gold Rush of 1849 brought the first wave of immigrants, the rough and ready gold
miners. Then, with the opening of the Transcontinental Railroad, in 1869, thousands of families came West.
These houses have stories to tell: of people forging new lives, of the men and women who built the West and
brought “civilization” to what was considered a wild environment.

HOW ARE THEY BEING USED TODAY? The homes are now used as offices – over 85% of the space is
rented by nonprofit organizations with missions covering the following areas: culture, youth, education, the
environment and social services. The community that has been created shares similar visions and agendas as
they work to make the world a better place culturally, socially and environmentally.

ARE THESE BUILDINGS ARCHITECTURALLY IMPORTANT? The houses date from 1870 to 1896 (plus the
1911 Nile Club addition to the Ginn House) and present an important panorama of medium to large late 19th
Century Oakland homes. They also represent a unique timeline of Bay Area architecture, from the Italiante to
Queen Anne, Shingle and Craftsman.

WHO RESTORED THE BUILDINGS? The Oakland Redevelopment Agency of the City of Oakland created this
neighborhood based on historical research. They selected houses that represent the architectural history of
the city. In 2005, Preservation Park became a project of Preservation Park Center, Inc., a nonprofit partnership
between East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation and the tenants of Preservation Park.

IS THERE ANY WAY TO GET INSIDE THE BUILDINGS? We have five spaces that are available to rent for
meetings, conferences, weddings, and special events – from traditional classrooms to the salon of a beautiful
1890 mansion to the grand Nile Hall.

Open Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00pm | 510-874-7580 For Information | 510-874-7582 Office Leasing Information
www.PreservationPark.com

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East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation and Tenants of Preservation Park.

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RENTAL RATES

EVENT LOCATION RATES CAPACITY
Nile Hall $1,460.00 150
Ginn House Parlours 50
Nile Hall/Ginn House $850.00 200
Ginn Bridal Room $2,310.00 15
Bandstand 150
Bandstand/Fountain Circle $210.00
$2,165.00 150-300
$3,600.00

OTHER FEES

Outside caterer’s fee $500.00

Staff charge $100.00 - $300.00

Half Rental down as deposit (Non-refundable)

• Bandstand & Fountain Circle are available May through mid-October.
• Weekdays, rooms are booked twice a day, 8am to 5pm & 6pm to 11pm.
• On Saturdays and Sundays, and Fridays during peak season, the

Nile Hall and Ginn House are booked from 8am to 3pm & 5pm to 11pm.
• Rates are for one time period. Additional hours are extra.

Visa, Master Card & American Express
www.PreservationPark.com

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37’ - 0” KITCHEN GINN SMALL PARLOR
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AUDITORIUM KITCHEN 259 SQ. FT.
2,012 SQ. FT.
45’ - 8” WOMEN HALL

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GINN LARGE PARLOR
789 SQ. FT.

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GET TO EVNTWRKS is a full service catering and event production company specializing in one
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stop shopping for weddings, corporate events, conferences and private occasions.

CATERING FLORAL Rentals

Spice it up! Let your creativity bloom! Endless possibilities.

Spice up your next special occasion! We Our in-house floral department builds We custom fabricate and carry a wide
will create memorable experiences for arrangements from elegant and simple, to variety of inventory which to help clients
every sense with the freshest ingredients bold and eye catching. Eye-catching and
lively with their pop of color and beauty. set an ambiance that is eye catching
and hand-crafted cooking. and perfection.

Audio Visual DESIGN + CUSTOM DECOR Entertainment

Shine bright like a diamond! Experience is everything! Elevate your event!
Amplify the energy and experience of We do daring, bold, dynamic, and outside Add an immersive experience that will
your event with our top-notch audio the box! Let us help you in unleashing the plunge your guests into an unforgettable

visual experts and state of the art creativity and taking your event to the affair! We have a stellar list of live
equipment, we create the vision from the next level of success. entertainment, from stilt walkers,

stage to the screen. aerialists, pianists and more!

We are excited to partner with Preservation Park to design and produce events at their venue.
Take a step back in time and witness the charming beauty of Preservation Park’s Victorian neighborhood.

Our team will bring personal investment and care into creating a successful event for you.

1515 Oakland Blvd., Suite 260, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
510.984.1340 | www.evntwrks.com | [email protected]

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Directions to Preservation Park

1233 Preservation Park Way, Oakland, CA 94612
The entrance is at 13th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

From Sacramento
Take I-80 West to I-580 East and follow signs to I-980 (Downtown Oakland). Take the 11th/12th Street exit. Turn left
on 11th Street. Go two blocks on 11th Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Way, turn left. Go two blocks to 13th Street and
Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

From San Francisco
Take the Bay Bridge (I-80) to the East Bay and follow signs to I-580 East. Follow I-580 to I-980 (Downtown Oakland)
and take the 11th/12th Street exit. Turn left on 11th Street. Go two blocks on 11th Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Way,
turn left. Go two blocks to 13th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

From Walnut Creek
Take Hwy. 24 West, which becomes I-980 (Downtown Oakland). Take the 11th/12th Street exit. Turn left on 11th
Street. Go two blocks on 11th Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Way, turn left. Go two blocks to 13th Street and Martin
Luther King Jr. Way.

From Dublin/Pleasanton
Take I-580 West and follow signs to I-980 (Downtown Oakland). Take the 11th/12th Street exit. Turn left on 11th
Street. Go two blocks on 11th Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Way, turn left. Go two blocks to 13th Street and Martin
Luther King Jr. Way.

From the South Bay
Travel north on I-880 to the Broadway exit (Downtown Oakland) and go right onto Broadway. Turn left on 12th Street.
Go three blocks to Martin Luther King Jr. Way, turn right. Travel one block to 13th Street.

City Center West Garage at 12th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way: M-F, 5am to 11pm
(Weekends by arrangement only)

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WEEKEND PARKING & TRANSIT INFO

There is no parking inside Preservation Park on the weekends.
The following options are available to all guests.

BART
Preservation Park is located just three blocks west of the 12th Street/City Center
BART station. Exit the station at the 13th Street exit, turn left immediately and
proceed up the escalator. Walk to corner of Broadway and 12th Street. Turn right on
12th Street; proceed 3 blocks, past the City Center Complex and federal building to
Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. Turn right and enter the Park’s main gate at 13th Street
and Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. For BART information, please call 510-465-2278.

CITY CENTER WEST GARAGE
The garage is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. However, special arrangements for
parking may be made for Preservation Park events. The garage is located directly
across the street from Preservation Park at 12th Street and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Way. For additional information please contact Angelica Perez at 510-874-7581.

ON STREET PARKING
Metered parking on Martin Luther King, Jr. Way and 12th Street is free after 6pm
on Saturdays and free all day/evening on Sundays. We do not recommend parking on
Castro Street.

PRESERVATION Preservation Park
PARK BANDSTAND/FOUNTAIN CIRCLE

Equipment Request List

Event Signage:______________________________________________________________________________________

Organization/Bride & Groom:____________________________________________________________________

On site contact:_____________________________________ Phone No. on site:________________________

Location: ̺ BANDSTAND/LAWN ̺ FOUNTAIN CIRCLE

Date of Event:______________________________________ Day:_____________________________________________

Event Starts:_____________________ Event Ends:______________________ Out By:___________________

Caterer: ̺ YES ̺ NO

Catering Company:___________________________________________________ Arrival:___________________

Arrival Times: Organizers_____________________ Groom_________________________ Musicians_______________________
Florist_________________________ Photographer____________________
Bridal Party: Decorators_____________________ Videographer___________________
@ Ginn Small______________ DJ/Sound______________________ Dance Floor_____________________
Carriage/Limo/Car_________

Cost per

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Trellis Position: ̺ FRONT ̺ MIDDLE ̺ BACK

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: __________________________________________________________________________________
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* Maximum 3 wireless mics simultaneously: 1 Handheld & 2 Lapel OR 2 Handheld & 1 Lapel.

Headquarters

1203 Preservation Park Way, Park House Suite 200
Oakland, CA 94612
510.947.4900

www.PreservationPark.com