Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate

Event venue · Chabot Park

2

@atlasobscura

"The Dunsmuir-Hellman Historic Estate, located in eastern Oakland, should first and foremost be famous to any true horror fans. It was the filming location of the 1979 horror film Phantasm. The mansion on the grounds served as the mortuary run by the Tall Man, portrayed by Angus Scrimm. The Dunsmuir mansion itself, a 37-room building built in the Neoclassical Revival style that was popular during the late 1800s, was designed by San Francisco architect J. Eugene Freeman. It features wood-paneled public rooms, 10 fireplaces, a Tiffany-style dome, and inlaid parquet floors all within its 16,224 square feet. There are servants quarters as well in the house that are designed to accommodate 12 live-in staff. The Estate takes its name from the two prominent Californian families who owned the house before the City of Oakland bought it in the 1960s. Alexander Dunsmuir came to the United States from Canada in 1878 to manage his family’s coal business in the San Francisco Bay Area. He built the house as a wedding gift to his fiancée in 1899, only to die of illness while on their honeymoon in New York. She lived in the house until she died, just two years later in 1901. Isaias W. Hellman, who earned his vast wealth through banking, bought the estate in 1906 as one (of several) summer vacation homes for his family. The grounds are home to sprawling meadows, gardens and a wide variety of trees including camperdown elms, bunya-bunya and hornbeam. The estate is open to the public on Wednesdays starting at 11am promptly, and throws occasional events like Easter egg hunts. It can also be rented for events. Flying silver spike spheres not provided." - ATLAS_OBSCURA

11 Horror Film Sets Where You Can Revisit Your Greatest Fears
http://s3-media2.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/5vZ...

2960 Peralta Oaks Ct, Oakland, CA 94605 Get directions

oaklandca.gov
@oakland

2 Postcards

See full details

More Places For You

Fox Theater

Live music venue · Downtown

Live music venue in a historic building housing an art school, bar, restaurant & courtyard.

5 Postcards

Spices 3 辣妹子

Chinese restaurant · Downtown

Unassuming storefront with bare-bones decor known for varying levels of spicy Chinese eats.

2 Postcards

Oakland Fortune Factory

Cookie shop · Civic Center

At this charming Oakland spot, indulge in deliciously unique handmade fortune cookies with customizable messages—perfect for gifts or special events!

3 Postcards

World Famous HOTBOYS Chicken

Fried chicken takeaway · Downtown

A retro spot serving juicy fried chicken with five spice levels, crispy crinkle fries, and a generous serving of American nostalgia awaits you.

11 Postcards

Popoca Oakland

Salvadoran restaurant · Old City

Popoca is a cozy Oakland hotspot serving inventive Salvadoran dishes and craft cocktails, perfect for sharing and savoring with friends.

16 Postcards

The Kon-Tiki

Tiki bar · Downtown

Step into this vibrant Tiki lounge, where unique tropical cocktails and cozy bites invite you to unwind in an enchanting, dimly lit paradise.

17 Postcards

DAYTRIP

Restaurant · Temescal

This lively Oakland spot offers creative dishes and a stellar natural wine selection, all served by a friendly staff in a charming outdoor setting.

25 Postcards

Ba-Bite

Middle Eastern restaurant · Piedmont Avenue

Mediterranean menus, from kebabs to inventive salads, served in a quaint, brightly colored space.

2 Postcards

Taqueria La Venganza

Vegan restaurant · Fairview Park

This lively counter-serve joint dishes up vegan Mexican delights like tacos and burritos, making it a must-try for everyone, vegan or not.

12 Postcards

Ramen Shop

Ramen restaurant · Rockridge

This vibrant Japanese spot serves up innovative noodle soups and a cozy, romantic vibe, where every bowl of ramen promises a flavorful adventure.

15 Postcards