North Berkeley in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Whittier School
Dragon, Schmidts, Hardman and Officer, Associated Architects, 1939
— Chester Bowles, Jr. and Associates, 1994 —
designated in 1984
Changes to the building’s Depression-era design occurred during an extensive structural renovation in 1994. The school was named after the American poet John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892).
Erected 2000 by Berkeley Historical Plaque Project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1984.
Location. 37° 52.586′ N, 122° 16.231′ W. Marker is in Berkeley, California, in Alameda County. It is in North Berkeley. Marker is on Virginia Street west of Shattuck Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2180 Virginia Street, Berkeley CA 94709, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Poetry Garden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace of the Asian American Movement (approx. 0.2 miles away); North Berkeley Congregational (Grace North) Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Juice Bar Collective (approx. 0.3 miles away); Peet’s Coffee & Tea (approx. 0.3 miles away); The 1923 Berkeley Fire (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ohlone Dog Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Shattuck Square (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berkeley.
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