San Pablo Ave. 1912 photo
note barber pole
courtesy Tim Sanchez

Antone Garcia (March 15, 1875 – January 2, 1951) was a long-time barber in downtown Oakland. His barbershop was at 212 1/2 (later 1608) San Pablo Ave., 3 between Mrs. Belmont and the Continental Dry Goods Co. c.1905, his barbershop was at 232 San Pablo Ave. 4

Garcia was born in the Azores, Portugal. He married Mary Silva (Garcia) (1879 – May 26, 1950). It appears they didn't have any children. 1,2

Links and References

  1. Atone Garcia Rites Tomorrow Oakland Tribune January 4, 1951
  2. Obituary for Mary Garcia Oakland Tribune May 27, 1950
  3. Husted's Oakland 1909 Directory
  4. Husted's Oakland 1905 Directory