History “In the center of Oakland is a small sheet of water, a favorite place for pleasure boats, and as it is nearly surrounded with the yards belonging to the beautiful private residences, it has a very attractive and park-like effect.” The Families Who Lived Here The Camerons (1876 — 1877) The Hewes (1877 — 1881) The Josiah Stanfords (1882 — 1903) The Wrights (1903 — 1907) The Oakland Public Museum (1907 — 1965) The Camron-Stanford House (1971 — present) More Local History