Northwest Berkeley in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Harpoon Cannon
(Whaling Gun)
Erected by Spenger's Fish Grotto.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 37° 52.095′ N, 122° 17.991′ W. Marker was in Berkeley, California, in Alameda County. It was in Northwest Berkeley. Marker was on 4th Street north of University Avenue. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1919 4th Street, Berkeley CA 94710, 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. Spenger’s Fish Grotto (a few steps from this marker); Delaware Street Historic District (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Workingman’s Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bowen’s Inn/Higgins Grocery (approx. 0.2 miles away); 935 Hearst Avenue (approx. ¼ mile away); Church of the Good Shepherd (approx. 0.3 miles away); Toveri Tupa – Finnish Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fullen Market Building (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berkeley.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 862 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on September 12, 2020, by Diane Phillips of Pittsburg, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 6, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4. submitted on September 12, 2020, by Diane Phillips of Pittsburg, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.