Site of College of California - Oakland, CA
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ucdvicky
N 37° 48.180 W 122° 16.217
10S E 564239 N 4184207
First University of California in the state. Located in Oakland.
Waymark Code: WM2A4E
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/30/2007
Views: 23
"The University of California, chartered March 23, 1868, used buildings of the former College of California between Franklin and Harrison and 12th and 14th Streets from 1869 to 1873. Henry Durant, who founded the Contra Costa Academy in June 1853, was elected first university president in June 1870. The university moved to its present site in Berkeley in September 1873."
Marker Number: 45.00
Marker Name: SITE OF COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA
County: Alameda
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Location:
NE corner of 13th and Franklin Sts, Oakland
Website: [Web Link]
Marker Dedication Date: Not listed
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