North Berkeley in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Live Oak Park
1914
— Berkeley History —
Erected 2000 by Berkeley Historical Plaque Project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Natural Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 37° 53.039′ N, 122° 16.158′ W. Marker was in Berkeley, California, in Alameda County. It was in North Berkeley. Marker could be reached from Shattuck Avenue near Berryman Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1301 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley CA 94709, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Site of Napoleon Bonaparte Byrne House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Hunrick Grocery Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); Peet’s Coffee & Tea (approx. ¼ mile away); Juice Bar Collective (approx. ¼ mile away); Edward A. Brakenridge House (approx. 0.3 miles away); North Branch Berkeley Public Library (approx. 0.3 miles away); Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden (approx. 0.4 miles away); North Berkeley Congregational (Grace North) Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berkeley.
Also see . . . Live Oak Park - City of Berkeley. The City Council authorized the purchase of the park site in 1914 for the price of $87,000, bought on installments. The park opened to the public on June 1, 1916. (Submitted on April 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 746 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on March 30, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4. submitted on March 30, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.