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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10F2_indian-rock_Berkeley-CA.html
Outcroppings of weathered rock are a prominent feature of the Berkeley Hills, providing evidence of this area's complex geological past. Composed of Northbrae rhyolite, Indian Rock is an ancient volcanic remnant. Native Ohlone communities gathered…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10F0_mortar-rock_Berkeley-CA.html
Mortar Rock takes its name from the many holes worn in these hard lavas by Native American women pounding and grinding acorns and other seeds into meal. This staple food could be stored and later cooked into cakes or porridge. Native Americans …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10EZ_john-hinkel-park_Berkeley-CA.html
City of Berkeley Landmarkdesignated in 2001In 1919 John and Ada Hinkel donated seven hillside areas to the City of Berkeley in appreciation of the Boy Scouts' service to the nation during the First World War. Before making their gift, the Hinkels …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10EY_thousand-oaks-neighborhood-and-urns_Berkeley-CA.html
Berkeley HistoryIn the early 1900s, the natural beauty of this undeveloped district, with dramatic rock outcroppings and ancient oaks made it a favorite destination for picnickers and hikers. After a campaign to make the area a city park failed…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10EX_site-of-thousand-oaks-school_Berkeley-CA.html
City of Berkeley Landmarkdesignated in 1993The residential subdivision of Thousand Oaks was incorporated into Berkeley in 1920. On this site, one year earlier, a new school building overlooking Blackberry Creek was built to replace wooden bungalow…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOIB_northbrae-public-improvements_Berkeley-CA.html
Berkeley's Northbrae residential subdivision was opened in 1907 by the Mason-McDuffie Company, John Galen Howard - then Supervising Architect of the University of California - designed the Circle and the stairways, benches, and stone pillars used …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAC6_north-branch-berkeley-public-library_Berkeley-CA.html
City of Berkeley LandmarkDesignated in 2001 North Branch Berkeley Public LibraryJames W. Plachek, Architect, 1936North Branch Library is one of Berkeley's many civic buildings by James Plachek, including the Central Library (1930), the Claremon…
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