Berkeley in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Welcome to Wonderland

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 7, 2024

1. Welcome to Wonderland Marker

Inscription.
Built by legendary Berkeley architect William Charles Hays, Wonderland was designed as a creative sanctuary to soak in the history and wonder of the world. This California Coastal Oak was planted on Jan. 3, 1918 as two trees that united as one. Legend has it that when you whisper your wish to the giving tree on Derby Street, and smile as you pass by the wishing wall, your dreams will come true.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 3, 1918.

Location. 37° 51.738′ N, 122° 14.921′ W. Marker is in Berkeley, California, in Alameda County. Marker is on Derby Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2908 Derby Street, Berkeley CA 94705, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clark Kerr Campus (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Kelsey Ranch (approx. 0.3 miles away); Claremont Court Gate and Street Markers (approx. 0.3 miles away); Berkeley Piano Club (approx. 0.4 miles away); John Muir School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bill's Trading Post and Gem Gallery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Frances Elizabeth Willard

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); American Baptist Seminary of the West - Hobart Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berkeley.

Welcome to Wonderland Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 7, 2024

2. Welcome to Wonderland Marker - wide view

The coastal oak referenced on the marker is visible here to the right of the marker, behind the brick “wishing” wall.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 307 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.