Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon
National Register of Historic Places

Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon

Oakland, Alameda County, California
Listed
August 31, 2000
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
00001067

About this property

Heinold's First and Last Chance is a waterfront saloon opened by John (Johnny) M. Heinold in 1883 on Jack London Square in Oakland, California, United States. The name "First and Last Chance" refers to the time in which for many sailors, the pub was the first and last chance to drink alcohol heavily before or after a long voyage. Heinold's First and Last Chance is also known as "Jack London's Rendezvous", as it was the inspiration for scenes from the Oakland writer's novels Call of the Wild and The Sea Wolf.

Location

56 Jack London Square
Oakland, Alameda County, California
37.79390, -122.27418

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon listed on the National Register?

Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 31, 2000.

What type of historic resource is Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon?

Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon?

The period of significance for Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1883.

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