1926
Carl is awarded the contract for the new Richmond High School but in the midst of this 2 year job, disaster strikes: Carpenters receive a 10% raise, to $1 an hour! Several subcontractors go broke and Carl is forced to complete the brick and plaster work with his own crew.
1929
The Great Depression nearly puts Overaa out of business – Carl’s sons, Clarence and Elmer, are forced to drop out of UC Berkeley and try their luck gold mining in Coulterville, CA.
1932
Clarence meets his future wife, Julia Lucey.
1939
Overaa builds exhibits for Ford Motor Co. and Standard Oil at the San Francisco World’s Fair.
1945
Carl and Clarence enjoy good economic times; Overaa builds more than 20 schools in the booming Bay Area.
1959
Carl passes away and the company continues to grow under Clarence’s charge.
1960
Overaa builds the 8-story concrete Berkeley Townhouse.
1962
Carpenters receive $4.10/hour.
1963
Overaa builds the massive Blue Chip Stamp Warehouse in Richmond, CA.
1966
Jerry Overaa joins the team – he loses his shirt on his first project, the Arlington Recreation Building.
