Studio Building - Berkeley, California
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Squirreleen
N 37° 52.280 W 122° 16.054
10S E 564418 N 4191791
Building - #78000645. This five-story downtown Berkeley building dates from 1905. At the time of it's completion, it was the tallest building in in the downtown area.
Waymark Code: WM3YDB
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/05/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 4

The Studio Building, located at the corner of Shattuck Avenue and Addison Street, was one of the first City of Berkeley designated landmarks. In 1905, at the time of its completion, this five-story building was the tallest building in downtown Berkeley. The building was constructed by Frederick H. Dakin.
It was the first home of the California College of Arts and Crafts (CCAC) now know as the California College of Arts.
Street address:
2045 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA USA
94709


County / Borough / Parish: Alameda

Year listed: 1978

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1900-1924

Historic function: Commerce/Trade, Education

Current function: Commerce/Trade,

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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