Berkeley City Club facts for kids
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Berkeley Women's City Club
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The Berkeley City Club
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 Location in Oakland, California
Location in California
Location in the United States
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| Location | 2315 Durant Ave Berkeley, California |
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| Built | 1929 |
| Architect | Julia Morgan |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000282 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | October 28, 1977 |
The Berkeley City Club is a historic building in Berkeley, California. It was originally built in 1929 for the Berkeley Women's City Club. This club began in 1927 to help improve society, the local community, and culture. Today, the club is open to everyone, not just women. You can even stay overnight in the building, or hold special events like weddings there. The Club also has Julia's Restaurant and Morgan's Bar & Lounge inside.
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Discovering the Architect: Julia Morgan
The Berkeley City Club building is a famous work by a very important California architect named Julia Morgan. She was born in San Francisco.
Julia Morgan's Early Life and Career
Julia Morgan was the first woman ever to be accepted into and graduate from the Ecole de Beaux-Arts in Paris in 1902. She also became the first licensed female architect in California. Throughout her career, she designed almost 100 buildings for women's organizations.
Julia Morgan's Unique Design Style
Morgan's design for the Berkeley Women's City Club is special. She mixed ideas from Moorish architecture and Gothic architecture. This blend created a building that is now a landmark of California design.
A Landmark Building: Its Special Status
The Berkeley City Club is recognized as an important historical site.
California Historical Landmark
The building is officially registered as a California Historical Landmark. This means it's a place of great historical importance in California.
National Register of Historic Places
It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of places across the United States that are important to history.
Caring for the Building
The Berkeley City Club Conservancy is a group that helps take care of this historic building. They work with other groups that look after Julia Morgan's buildings to preserve her legacy.
