Fruitvale in Oakland in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Ky Eybright Boathouse
Est. 1925
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 11, 2020
1. Ky Eybright Boathouse Marker
Inscription.
Ky Eybright Boathouse. Est. 1925. The University of California's Ky Ebright boathouse was located at this site from 1925 (when it was officially commissioned on Alumni Day) until 2003. At that time, the front portion was moved approximately 700 feet east to where it now stands as part of the University's T. Gary Rogers Rowing Center.
Rowing was the University of California's first varsity sport, dating back to 1875 on the Oakland Estuary. Under the leadership of Coach Carroll M. “Ky” Ebright from 1924 to 1959, the University's crews won six national championships ('28, 32, '34, '35, '39, '49) and three Olympic gold medals ('28, '32, '48). The boathouse was named the Ky Ebright boathouse upon his retirement in 1959.
The boathouse was designed by Ashley and Evers, a well known San Francisco Bay Area architecture firm, in the Shingle style.
Friends of Cal Crew. City of Oakland ,
The University of California's Ky Ebright boathouse
was located at this site from 1925 (when it was officially
commissioned on Alumni Day) until 2003. At that time, the
front portion was moved approximately 700 feet east
to where it now stands as part of the University's
T. Gary Rogers Rowing Center.
Rowing was the University of California's first varsity
sport, dating back to 1875 on the Oakland Estuary.
Under the leadership of Coach Carroll M. “Ky” Ebright
from 1924 to 1959, the University's crews won six national
championships ('28, *32, '34, '35, '39, '49) and three Olympic
gold medals ('28, '32, '48). The boathouse was named the
Ky Ebright boathouse upon his retirement in 1959.
The boathouse was designed by Ashley & Evers, a
well known San Francisco Bay Area architecture
firm, in the Shingle style.
Friends of Cal Crew• City of Oakland
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. 37° 46.285′ N, 122° 14.064′ W. Marker is in Oakland, California, in Alameda County. It is in Fruitvale. Marker can be reached from Channel Way near Regatta Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oakland CA 94601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tonarigumi (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Tonarigumi
More about this marker. The marker is mounted to a concrete monument upon a segment of the Bay Trail that runs along the tidal canal separating Oakland and Alameda.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 11, 2020
2. Ky Eybright Boathouse Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here mounted to a concrete monument with lamppost, on the left. The High Street Bridge is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
