Southside in Berkeley in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Bernard Maybeck, Architect, 1910
designated 1975
Erected 2007 by Berkeley Historical Plaque Project.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2007.
Location. 37° 51.933′ N, 122° 15.362′ W. Marker is in Berkeley, California, in Alameda County. It is in Southside. Marker is at the intersection of Dwight Way and Bowditch Street, on the left when traveling east on Dwight Way. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2619 Dwight Way, Berkeley CA 94720, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Baptist Seminary of the West - Hobart Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Mrs. E.P. (Stella) King Building (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); “A People’s History of Telegraph Avenue” (about 700 feet away); Soda Works Building (about 700 feet away); Moe's Books (about 700 feet away); "In Tribute to Chiura Obata" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Berkeley Piano Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); J. Gorman & Son Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berkeley.
Also see . . .
1. First Church of Christ, Scientists - Berkeley Heritage. Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association website entry:
The First Church of Christ, Scientist is the only building in Berkeley that has been designated a National Landmark. It is the highest honor that can be given a structure or site in the United States. The church, located on the northeast corner of Dwight Way and Bowditch Street, was designed by Bernard Maybeck in 1910. (Submitted on April 22, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. First Church of Christ, Scientist. Society of Architectural Historians website entry (Submitted on November 21, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 857 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on May 3, 2012. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 22, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.