Downtown Berkeley in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
g. Paul Bishop Studio
— City of Berkeley Landmark —
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 2, 2024
1. g. Paul Bishop Studio Marker
City of Berkeley Landmark
designated in 1986
g. Paul Bishop Studio
Carl Fox, Designer
Fox Bros., Builders, 1938-39
Notwithstanding its steel-sash showcase window, this diminutive Storybook-style, reinforced-brick building was designed as a four-room rental dwelling with a two-story-high living room in the front. Not until photographer George "g." Paul Bishop (1915-1998) acquired it in 1946 did it become a live-work space. Dropping out of pre-dental school in 1938, Bishop established his photographic career by shooting glamorous portraits. During WWII, he served as a photo officer in the Navy, an experience that transformed his outlook and style. Upon return, he eschewed flat- tering portraits and never retouched his prints. During three and a half decades, Bishop captured numerous world-renowned figures, his favorites being Aldous Huxley, Robert Frost, and Frank Lloyd Wright.
Erected 2021 by Berkeley Historical Plaque Project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1986.
Location. 37° 52.019′ N, 122° 15.98′ W. Marker is in Berkeley, California
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Howard Automobile Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Tupper & Reed Building (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Morse Block (about 600 feet away); Berkeley Public Library (about 800 feet away); Site of John Hinkel Livery Stable, 1900 (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Keith (1836-1911) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Berkeley City Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Davis-Byrne Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berkeley.
Also see . . . Biography (G. Paul Bishop, Jr.). (Submitted on January 2, 2024.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 2, 2024
2. g. Paul Bishop Studio and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
