Puzzle Details

• 500 pieces
• Finished size:16 x 20
• Includes aprinted reference image
• Features hand-drawn illustrations ofdisappeared places, animals, and landmarksin Oakland

Eco-Friendly Packaging

• Printed on100% recycled ESKA chipboard
• Usesnon-toxic, soy-based inks
• Puzzle pieces are stored in areusable, resealable bag
• Packaged in agiftable, sustainably sourced box
• Manufactured usingsocially responsible production practices
• Learn more about ourSustainable Manufacturing Practices

Why Youll Love It

• Sales directly benefit East Bay Yesterday
• A perfect gift for East Bay locals, historians, and map lovers
• Based on the popular “Long Lost Oakland” podcast series and walking tour
• Highlights disappeared places, species, and features of Oaklands past
• Combines local storytelling, activism, and hand-drawn art
• Created by independent media and small business collaborators
• Puzzle is frame-worthy, educational, and screen-free
• Supports local storytelling through East Bay Yesterday

About the Puzzle

Making a puzzle out of this image was one of our inspirations to start Oakland Puzzle Company.

The Long Lost Oakland Puzzle is more than just a puzzle. Its a tribute to the forgotten geography and memory of a constantly evolving city.

This500-piece jigsawis adapted from a hand-illustrated map created byT.L. Simonsin collaboration with the popular independent podcastEast Bay Yesterday.

Featuringanimals, buildings, plants, and landmarksthat once existed in Oakland but no longer remain, the map explores themes ofdisplacement, transformation, and memory. From vanished creeks to demolished structures and lost species, each detail invites puzzlers to consider the layered history beneath Oakland’s streets.

This collaboration was one of the original inspirations to launch Oakland Puzzle Co., and it remains one of the most meaningful pieces in the collection.

About East Bay Yesterday

East Bay Yesterdayis a critically acclaimed podcast produced and hosted byLiam ODonoghue. Since 2016, the show has explored thehistory, culture, politics, and natureof Oakland, Berkeley, and the greater East Bay. Named Best Podcast About the East Bay byEast Bay Expressin 2017, the show also airs weekly onKPFA 94.1 FM.

Learn more ateastbayyesterday.com

About the Artist: T.L. Simons

T.L. Simonsis a graphic artist and game designer based inPhiladelphia, formerly rooted inOakland and Berkeley. His work spans illustration, community publishing, andpolitically engaged design. He was a collective member atInkworks Press, a hub for radical printing in Berkeley, and later became a well-known figure in the Oakland design community.

T.L. is also the creator ofOutlandish Games, and his work can be found in books, zines, games, and maps across the country.