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This building was the home of the poet Joaquin Miller. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 and is California Historical Landmark 107. A commemorative marker reads: Joaquin Miller, "Poet of the Sierras," resided on these acres, named by him "The Hights [sic]," from 1886 to 1913. In this building, known as The Abby, he wrote "Columbus" and other poems. The surrounding trees were planted by him and he personally built, on the eminence to the north, the funeral pyre and the monuments dedicated to Moses, General John C. Fremont, and Robert Browning. "The Hights [sic]" was purchased by the City of Oakland in 1919. Tablet erected by the Historical Landmarks Committee, Native Sons of the Golden West, September 9, 1928. The poem, Columbus, begins: Behind him lay the gray Azores, Behind the Gates of Hercules; Before him not the ghost of shores, Before him only shoreless seas. The good mate said: "Now must we pray, For lo! the very stars are gone. Brave Admiral, speak, what shall I say?" "Why, say, 'Sail on! sail on! and on!'"
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Beautiful park in the Oakland hills. The stairways gave me a good workout for sure.
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3081 Joaquin Miller Rd, Oakland, CA 94602
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The Joaquin Miller House, also known as The Abbey, is a historic house in Joaquin Miller Park, a public park in the Oakland Hills area of Oakland, California, United States. A crude, vaguely Gothic structure, it was the home of poet Joaquin Miller from 1886 until his death in 1913.
attractions: Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland California Temple, Oakland Temple Visitors' Center, Temple Hill, Montclair Village Hardware, Oakland Greek Festival, Woodminster Market, Ascension Cathedral, Nature Friends Inc, Oakland Branch, Pyramid to Moses, restaurants: D.Monaghans On The Hill, Pattys & Buns Burgers, L'acajou Bakery and Cafe, Round Table Pizza
