South Berkeley in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
South Berkeley Bank
Wells Fargo Bank, South Berkeley Branch
— John Galen Howard, Architect, 1906 —
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 21, 2012
1. South Berkeley Bank Marker
designated in 1982
In the early 20th century, this was one of two banks anchoring the busy Lorin business district’s streetcar intersection. The building remained a bank until the 1980s. Its architecture combines a restrained Mission Revival façade with Beaux-Arts classical details and a modified Renaissance tempietto corner entrance. These features evoke a serious, solid edifice typical of financial institutions of that time.
Howard is noted for his many classical buildings on the University of California campus in Berkeley. In this building he used reinforced concrete and other fireproofing techniques as a response to the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire.
Erected 2007 by Berkeley Historical Plaque Project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1982.
Location. 37° 50.932′ N, 122° 16.291′ W. Marker is in Berkeley, California, in Alameda County. It is in South Berkeley. Marker is at the intersection of Adeline Street and Alcatraz Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Adeline Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3286 Adeline Street, Berkeley CA 94703, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
this page online
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 21, 2012
2. South Berkeley Bank Marker
The marker is on the wall to the right of the entrance.
Photographed By Ed Aust, April 19, 2023
3. South Berkeley Bank Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 716 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on April 23, 2023, by Ed Aust of Oakland, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
