Gingerbread Firehouse Reborn | Oakland News

A century-old Oakland landmark, the “Gingerbread Firehouse,” narrowly escaped total destruction in a recent fire — a setback that’s galvanized its restoration team. Once vacant since 1989, this historic building is poised to become the “Montclair Firehouse Arts Center,” a vibrant hub for local artists and performers. Despite ongoing vandalism and safety concerns near a school and dry brush hill, leaders like Nancy Lehrkind remain undeterred. The fire’s cause remains unknown, but the building’s sturdy concrete structure helped limit damage. With permits on track for approval by September, Lehrkind’s nonprofit is rallying volunteers to turn this neglected gem into a beacon of creativity and community resilience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/29b080bc385c72e5