Orinda in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
1925 Orinda Union School
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 31, 2020
1. 1925 Orinda Union School Marker
Inscription.
1925 Orinda Union School. . The Orinda Union School was built here in 1925. This was after the first tunnel was bored through the Berkeley Hills, roads were paved and the village became more easily accessible, causing a gradual increase in population. It continued as an elementary school until 1974, and then became the Orinda Community Center for classes and activities. It still operates in the capacity today.
The Orinda Union
School was built here
in 1925. This was after
the first tunnel was
bored through the
Berkeley Hills, roads
were paved and the
village became more
easily accessible,
causing a gradual
increase in population.
It continued as an
elementary school until
1974, and then became
the Orinda Community
Center for classes and
activities. It still
operates in the
capacity today.
Erected 2019.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. 37° 52.984′ N, 122° 11.318′ W. Marker is in Orinda, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is on Orinda Way, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28 Orinda Way, Orinda CA 94563, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 31, 2020
2. 1925 Orinda Union School Marker - wide view
The Orinda Union School (now the Community Center) is visible in the background.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 31, 2020
3. The former Orinda Union School
The building was greatly expanded and altered in 1939, hence the numerous differences between this photo and that of the school, below.
4. Marker inset photo: Orinda Union School
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 31, 2020
5. Orinda School Historic Landmark Plaque (located at the front door of the Community Center)
The school was given historic landmark status by the city council in 1988.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 31, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.