University of California Berkeley in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
University of California Berkeley Campus
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado
1. University of California Berkeley Campus Marker
These landmarks form the historic core of the first University of California campus, opened in 1873: Founders Rock, University House, Faculty Club and Glade, Hearst Greek Theatre, Hearst Memorial Mining Building, Doe Library, Sather Tower and Esplanade, Sather Gate and Bridge, Hearst Gymnasium, California, Durant, Wellman, Hilgard, Giannini, Wheeler, North Gate and South Halls.
Erected 1985 by California Department of Parks and Recreation; Regents of the University of California. (Marker Number 946.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 37° 52.314′ N, 122° 15.511′ W. Marker is in Berkeley, California, in Alameda County. It is in University of California Berkeley. It can be reached from South Hall Road north of Campanile Way, on the right when traveling south. The plaque is in the lawn below (west of) the Sather Tower. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Berkeley CA 94720, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area and on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Galen Howard (within shouting distance
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Also see . . . UC Berkeley Histories & Discoveries Timeline.
"The Free Speech Movement, wetsuits, a treatment for malaria and earthquake science. You might be surprised to learn what Berkeley has contributed to the world."(Submitted on July 26, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, July 25, 2023
2. Sather Tower and Marker
Sather Tower is the third-tallest clock and bell tower in the world.
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 24, 2025
3. Founders' Rock
On 16 April 1860, the trustees of the College of California met at the location of Founders Rock to dedicate their new campus. A plaque monumented on the highest boulder reads:
College of California
April 16, 1860
Inscribed May 9, 1896
The plaque was monumented by the UC Berkeley Class of 1896 to commemorate the dedication of the campus.
College of California
April 16, 1860
Inscribed May 9, 1896
The plaque was monumented by the UC Berkeley Class of 1896 to commemorate the dedication of the campus.
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 24, 2025
4. International House
International House Berkeley was part of a larger "International House movement," founded by Harry Edmonds, with the funding and support of John D. Rockefeller Jr. It opened on August 18, 1930.
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 24, 2025
5. Faculty Club
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 24, 2025
6. Faculty Glade
View of Faculty Glade looking southeast towards Hertz Hall.
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 24, 2025
7. The Greek Theatre
Top photo of the top of the Greek Theatre stage backdrop, as seen from the above hillside looking southwest. Bottom photo of the Greek Theatre sign located southwest of the theatre entrance. The theatre is inaccessible to the public without admission to live venues.
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 24, 2025
8. Hearst Memorial Mining Building
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 24, 2025
9. Doe Library
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 24, 2025
10. Sather Gate
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 24, 2025
11. Sather Bridge
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 24, 2025
12. Hearst Gymnasium
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 24, 2025
13. California Hall
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 24, 2025
14. Durant Hall
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 24, 2025
15. Wellman Hall
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 24, 2025
16. Hilgard Hall
The building is undergoing a facelift (as of July, 2025).
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 24, 2025
17. Giannini Hall
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 24, 2025
18. Wheeler Hall
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 24, 2025
19. North Gate Hall
Currently undergoing a facelift as of July, 2025
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 24, 2025
20. South Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 709 times since then and 135 times this year. Last updated on December 31, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 19, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. 6, 7, 8. submitted on September 21, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. 9, 10, 11. submitted on September 22, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. 12, 13, 14. submitted on October 1, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. 15, 16, 17. submitted on October 4, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. 18, 19, 20. submitted on October 6, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photo of Founders' Rock, University House, Faculty Club and Glade, Hearst Greek Theatre, Hearst Memorial Mining Building, Doe Library, Sather Gate and Bridge, Hearst Gymnasium, California Hall, Durant Hall, Wellman Hall, Hilgard Hall, Giannini Hall, Wheeler Hall, North Gate Hall and South Hall. • Can you help?
