Oakland almost lost one of it’s unofficial landmarks a few weeks ago, after over 100 years in business this downtown super newstand almost shut it’s doors for good… which would have been a horrible shame. In the end, on the same day they were to shut their doors, City (Officials) Angels came to the rescue.
Now they’re working on a plan to help rebuild the business… but in the meantime if you’re in Oakland or near by – by stop in, help them out… pick up a magazine or a book. They have magazines and newspapers from all over the world… definately worth stopping by and taking a look.
They’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – never closed a single day… beat those hours! I remember in high school when I had recondo training at 5am on Saturday mornings I had to catch the bus at 3:30am or so and transfer in downtown I was scared, so I’d stand in their door way and wait for the bus to come… aaahhh the good ol’days.
De Lauer’s Super Newsstand
1310 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 451- 6157
(second photo not by me – found on the internet)
