Places You Can No Longer Go: Emeryville Shellmound - Atlas Obscura
  • Places
    • Top Destinations
    • Latest Places
    • Most Popular Places
    • Random Place
    • Lists
    • Itineraries
    • Add a Place
    • Download the App

    Latest Places

    View All Places »
    Statue of Maria Pita
    A Coruña, Spain

    Plaza Maria Pita

    43.3710, -8.3965
    An Nhon Bac, Vietnam

    Phu Loc Champa Temple

    13.9545, 109.0895
    Tai Hang Fire Dragon
    Hong Kong

    Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance

    22.2783, 114.1930
    The pump station
    Durham, North Carolina

    Durham Pump Station

    36.0575, -78.9629

    Top Destinations

    View All Destinations »

    Countries

    • Australia
    • Canada
    • China
    • France
    • Germany
    • India
    • Italy
    • Japan

    Cities

    • Amsterdam
    • Barcelona
    • Beijing
    • Berlin
    • Boston
    • Budapest
    • Chicago
    • London
    • Los Angeles
    • Mexico City
    • Montreal
    • Moscow
    • New Orleans
    • New York City
    • Paris
    • Philadelphia
    • Rome
    • San Francisco
    • Seattle
    • Stockholm
    • Tokyo
    • Toronto
    • Vienna
    • Washington, D.C.
  • Foods

    Latest Places to Eat & Drink

    View All Places to Eat »
    Food window and entrance of center.

    Indian Arts Center

    Steaming Tender Restaurant

     Tiptree Jam Museum entrance.

    Tiptree Jam Museum

     The Reading Room blends the intimacy of an inviting bar with the inviting solace of a good bookstore.

    The Reading Room

     Building

    The Mountain House
  • Stories
    • Recent Stories
    • All Stories
    • Video
    • Podcast

    Most Recent Stories

    View All Stories »

    Only-in-Anchorage Winter Traditions

    Sponsored By Visit Anchorage, Alaska
     Moose are frequently spotted around Flattop Mountain and the Glen Alps Trailhead.

    Anchorage: A City Within the Wild

    Sponsored By Visit Anchorage, Alaska

    Where to See the World’s Creepiest Dolls and Toys

     The Hunterian Museum in London.

    Where to See the World’s Most Famous Preserved Body Parts
  • Newsletters
  • Sign In Join
  • Sign In
    Join
Places near me Random place
Stories Places You Can No Longer Go: Emeryville Shellmound

Places You Can No Longer Go: Emeryville Shellmound

The Bay Area used to have an epic American Indian burial site-turned-amusement park until a mall came.

by Lucas Adams, Atlas Obscura June 17, 2016
Share this Article
Copy Link Facebook Reddit Pinterest WhatsApp Messages
Email Print
Add Atlas Obscura as a Preferred source on Google
Places You Can No Longer Go: Emeryville Shellmound
Read next

Bolivia Doesn't Want Thousands of Chickens from Bill Gates

"I find it rude," Bolivia's Rural Development Minister said of Gates's plan.
places you can no longer gocolumnsvisual
Using an ad blocker?

We depend on ad revenue to craft and curate stories about the world’s hidden wonders. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member for as little as $5 a month.

Support Us
Keep Exploring
nazis

The Gigantic Nazi City that Was Never Built

Albert Speer designed a truly epic monstrosity that never saw the light of day.
Lucas Adams October 20, 2016
architecture

Places You Can No Longer Go: Hoffman Auto Showroom

Only one car salesman enlisted Frank Lloyd Wright as his designer.
Lucas Adams September 1, 2016
slavery

Central Park Was Once Seneca Village, Home to a Thriving Free Black Community

A graphic history of the community displaced for the vast public park in 1857.
Lucas Adams December 5, 2016
science fiction

Places You Can No Longer Go: Ray Bradbury's House

The developers who tore down the iconic house called the public response "a bummer."
Lucas Adams September 22, 2016
ATLAS OBSCURA BOOKS
An Explorer's Guide to the Hidden Wonders of the United States
Introducing Our Newest Book: America Obscura. Available Nov 10, 2026
Amazon Barnes & Noble
America Obscura Book

Become an Atlas Obscura Member

Join our community of curious explorers.

Learn More
From Around the Web

Get Our Email Newsletter

Thanks for subscribing! View all newsletters »

Follow Us

Get the app

Download on the Apple App Store Get it on Google Play
Download the App

Places

  • All Places
  • Latest Places
  • Most Popular
  • Places to Eat
  • Random
  • Nearby
  • Add a Place

Editorial

  • Stories
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Lists
  • Video
  • Podcast
  • Newsletters

Trips

  • All Trips

Community

  • Membership
  • Feedback & Ideas
  • Community Guidelines
  • Product Blog
  • Unique Gifts
  • Work With Us

Company

  • About
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ
  • Advertise With Us
  • Advertising Guidelines
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
© 2026 Atlas Obscura. All rights reserved.

Thanks for sharing!

Follow us on Twitter to get the latest on the world's hidden wonders.

Like us on Facebook to get the latest on the world's hidden wonders.

Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook
America Obscura Cover

Preorder America Obscura Today!

A road trip into the hidden heart of America—a love letter to the strange, fantastic, and beautiful corners of the United States. Available Nov 10, 2026.
Preorder Now!
America Obscura Cover

We'd Like You to Like Us

Like Atlas Obscura and get our latest and greatest stories in your Facebook feed.
No Thanks
aoc-full-screen aoc-heart-solid aoc-compass aoc-flipboard aoc-globe aoc-pocket aoc-share aoc-cancel aoc-video aoc-building aoc-clock aoc-clipboard aoc-help aoc-arrow-right aoc-arrow-left aoc-ticket aoc-place-entry aoc-facebook aoc-instagram aoc-facebook-share aoc-reddit aoc-rss aoc-twitter aoc-accommodation aoc-activity-level aoc-add-a-photo aoc-add-box aoc-add-shape aoc-arrow-forward aoc-been-here aoc-chat-bubbles aoc-close aoc-expand-more aoc-expand-less aoc-forum-flag aoc-group-size aoc-heart-outline aoc-heart-solid aoc-home aoc-important aoc-knife-fork aoc-library-books aoc-link aoc-list-circle-bullets aoc-list aoc-location-add aoc-location aoc-mail aoc-map aoc-menu aoc-more-horizontal aoc-my-location aoc-near-me aoc-notifications-alert aoc-notifications-mentions aoc-notifications-muted aoc-notifications-tracking aoc-open-in-new aoc-pencil aoc-person aoc-pinned aoc-plane-takeoff aoc-plane passport-plane aoc-print aoc-reply aoc-search aoc-shuffle aoc-star aoc-subject aoc-trip-style aoc-unpinned aoc-send aoc-phone aoc-apps aoc-lock aoc-verified aoc-headphones aoc-pinterest aoc-whatsapp aoc-whatsapp-share aoc-chat-bubbles aoc-google-color

Sign up for the Atlas Obscura Daily Newsletter

A daily dose of hidden gems to visit, extraordinary places to eat and wondrous stories from around the world.

Your newsletter subscriptions with us are subject to Atlas Obscura's Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.