Oakland's musical legacy took a significant hit when thieves stole approximately 40 plaques from its 7th Street Walk of Fame. Once known as the Harlem of the West Coast, this location featured tributes to music legends like B.B. King and Aretha Franklin. The plaques, likely targeted for their metal value, have a replacement cost of $1,120 each, totaling around $150,000. Ronnie Stewart of the West Coast Blues Society described the theft as a devastating blow to the community's cultural history. A GoFundMe campaign has been initiated to help restore this important landmark.
The theft of 40 commemorative plaques from Oakland's 7th Street Walk of Fame represents a significant loss to the community's cultural history and musical legacy.
Ronnie Stewart, director of the West Coast Blues Society, stated that this incident is a devastating act against a cherished part of the community.
While one plaque has been recovered, the community is rallying to replace the rest through a GoFundMe campaign aimed at restoring the Walk of Fame.
Each stolen plaque, costing $1,120 to replace, amounts to a total loss of around $150,000, highlighting the severe impact of this theft.
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