1909 photo 2

The F.I. Matthews House is at 353 Newton Avenue at Lester Avenue. It was designed in 1908 by William A. Newman for Francis "Frank" I. Matthews, owner of Bay City Iron Works.

At some point the house was divided into apartments of varying sizes.

Links and References

  1. Elegant Home Near the Lake Oakland Tribune July 26, 1908
  2. Residence of F.I. Matthews Oakland Tribune April 25, 1909