North Berkeley Branch Library - Berkeley, California
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Squirreleen
N 37° 53.121 W 122° 16.524
10S E 563717 N 4193341
The North Branch Library in the City of Berkeley was funded, in part, by the Federal Works Progress Administration. This City landmark is an attractive Spanish revival style building located on a lush, parklike block.
Waymark Code: WM3Y99
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/04/2008
Views: 49
The historic plaque outside the library gives a nice account of the building's history:
City of Berkeley Landmark
Designated 2001
North Branch Berkeley Public Library
James W. Plachek, Architect
1936
North Branch Library is one of Berkeley's many civic buildings by James Plachek, including the Central Library (1930), the Claremont Branch Library (1924), and John Muir School (1919). Well sited in a triangular park, the building offers a harmonious gateway to the surrounding Northbrae neighborhood. It was designed in the Spanish Revival style with a low-pitched red tile roof, central tower, and deeply inset windows. The project was funded by the Federal Works Progress Administration and the city. When it opened, the civic leaders proclaimed this "one of the most beautiful public buildings in the City of Berkeley."
Berkeley Historical Plaque Project
2004.
Project type: Government building (non-park)
Date built or created: 1936
Location: Hopkins Street at The Alameda
City: Berkeley, California
Condition: Pristine condition
Website for additional information: Not listed
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