Cohen Bray House

Monthly tours introduce visitors to the Cohen Bray House, an unaltered Victorian home with original interiors and collections dating to 1884. The Oakland property preserves the story of a prominent East Bay family and the former Bray Estate in the Fruitvale District. Visitors can also attend special teas and tours, speaker programs, school programs, and community events. The house has 17 rooms, including Stick-style Victorian front rooms and rear rooms remodeled in the Craftsman style after the 1906 earthquake. Its half-acre garden includes native and fruit trees, seasonal vegetables, wildflowers, beehives, and ornamental plants. Because the historic furnishings and contents are fragile, the site operates as a study center focused on antiques, furniture, lighting, and Victorian architecture. Preservation and restoration projects are supported by volunteers, memberships, and donations.