Downtown Berkeley in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Armstrong College Building
Walter H. Ratcliff, Architect
— 1923 —
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, April 5, 2012
1. Armstrong College Building Marker
Inscription.
Armstrong College Building. Walter H. Ratcliff, Architect.
City of Berkeley Landmark designated in 1994 “To Inculcate the Highest Standards and Ideals in Business.”. That lofty aim, incised high on the façade of this graceful Spanish Colonial building, guided Armstrong College for more than 70 years. Known in its early days as the California School for Private Secretaries, the private school met with limited success until classes in penmanship and shorthand gave way to a more academic curriculum. Renamed Armstrong University, its reputation grew, drawing students from around the world. After a decade of use as a training facility for the University of California, the building was acquired by the Tibetan Nyingma Meditation Center in 2009 and renamed Dharma College.
City of Berkeley Landmark
designated in 1994 “To Inculcate the Highest Standards and Ideals in Business.”
That lofty aim, incised high on the façade of this graceful Spanish Colonial building, guided Armstrong College for more than 70 years. Known in its early days as the California School for Private Secretaries, the private school met with limited success until classes in penmanship and shorthand gave way to a more academic curriculum. Renamed Armstrong University, its reputation grew, drawing students from around the world. After a decade of use as a training facility for the University of California, the building was acquired by the Tibetan Nyingma Meditation Center in 2009 and renamed Dharma College.
Erected 2011 by Berkeley Historical Plaque Project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1994.
Location. 37° 52.114′ N, 122° 16.169′ W. Marker is in Berkeley, California, in Alameda County. It is in Downtown Berkeley. Marker is on Harold Way south of Allston Way, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2220 Harold Way, Berkeley CA 94704, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elks Club Building (within shouting distance of this
3. Armstrong College Building - detail, south side
April 1, 2012
4. Armstrong College Building - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 854 times since then and 50 times this year. Last updated on April 15, 2012. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3, 4. submitted on April 15, 2012. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
