San Pablo Ave. 1912 photo
courtesy Tim Sanchez
1911 2
Dr. Jesse Bernard Schafhirt (December 4, 1876 – February 27, 1973) was a dentist, noted for the "Schafhirt Roofless Plate" system for artificial teeth.
Schafhirt had his office in various locations over the years.
| Location | Years |
| 72 (later 1542) San Pablo Ave. | 1911-1912 |
| MacDonough Building | 1912-1919 |
| Bacon Block / Federal Telegraph Building | 1919-1935 |
While later ads say "established 1898" Schafhirt didn't open his own practice until 1911. Previously he had been the manager for the Rex Dental Co. 1,2
In 1953, Schafhirt married Julia Veronca Cimmerer (Schafhirt). 3
1911 ad 1
1919 ad
1931 ad
Links and References
- Polk-Husted Oakland Directory 1911
- Jesse Bernard Schafhirt on FindAGrave.com
- Dr. Jesse Bernard Schafhirt obituary Oakland Tribune March 4, 1973
- ad Oakland Tribune April 29, 1911
- To Resume His Dental Practice Oakland Tribune April 30, 1911
- wedding licenses issued Oakland Tribune November 21, 1953
