On Spring Street at Central Avenue (State Highway 7), on the right when traveling west on Spring Street.
1st woman to sell 1,000,000 records I Want to Be a Cowboys Sweetheart, 1935, in any category Country Music and Cowgirl Halls of Fame Academy of Country Music Pioneer Award Featured on National Barn Dance, WLS Radio from Chicago . . . — — Map (db m265202) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Denise, Heather, Shelley & Terry formed 1991 at Ouachita Baptist University New Artist of 1994 Group of Year 1996 & 1999 Sold over 5 million albums 8 Dove Awards 26 No. 1 hits, 24 consecutive, unequaled by any performer Leigh joined in . . . — — Map (db m264461) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year 1981 Wrote You Needed Me, No. 1 Pop Song in U.S. 1978, for Anne Murray No. 1 hits Bluer Than Blue (Michael Johnson), Brokenhearted Me (Anne Murray), What Are We Doing in Love . . . — — Map (db m264965) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway y) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Born in Little Rock with career in radio/films/TV/video games since 1960 693 film credits 2012 nominee Daytime Emmy Award Voice of Squidward Tentacles over 20 years in SpongeBob SquarePants. TV series/films Was in films Lion . . . — — Map (db m265093) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
Contemporary Christian Gospel and Southern Gospel singer 2 solo and 3 group (Imperials) Grammy awards 13 Dove awards 7 with Imperials 2 with Gaither Vocal Band 4 solo Inducted into Gospel Music Assn Hall of Fame 1998 Male Vocalist of the . . . — — Map (db m264876) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
1955 pioneer rock and roll band for famous Sun Studio in Memphis Traveled with Elvis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Charlie Rich and many more Members of Rockabilly and European Halls of Fame Red Headed Woman/We Wanna . . . — — Map (db m264976) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Academy Award nominee for Crimes of the Heart Golden Globe nominee for film debut in Tender Mercies Screen Actors Guild Winner for No Country For Old Men Television roles in Breaking Bad, Christy and True . . . — — Map (db m265031) HM
Near Promenade Trail 0.2 miles north of Reserve Street, on the right when traveling south.
As you view the formal entrance to Hot Springs National Park today, several pieces of the original architectural design from the 1890s are no longer present. For example, a distinctive stone and wood pavilion called the Bandstand graced the top of . . . — — Map (db m145650) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
Jim Ed and sisters Maxine and Bonnie members of the Grand Ole Opry since 1963 Recording of The Three Bells in 1959 holds record for most weeks at No. 1 on Pop and Country charts Hits The Old Lamplighter, Have You Ever Been . . . — — Map (db m264942) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Chapel Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
The Malco Theatre was built in 1946 in the 800 block of Central Avenue, on the site of the Princess Theatre which burned on Christmas Eve, 1935. The Malco had one screen as well as a small stage for vaudeville acts. Today, it is home to the Hot . . . — — Map (db m264287) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
Four No. 1 Single hits Six Dove Awards including three Gospel Albums of the Year and three Gospel Songs of the Year, two Grammy nominations and Trio of the Year 1995, 1996, and 1997 Hamburg, Arkansas Inducted 2002 — — Map (db m264758) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
1992-93 ACM Best New Country Artist 1992 Billboard Top New Male Vocalist Three platinum albums No. 1 hits with Alibis, Sticks and Stones, If the Good Die Young, Cant Break it to My Heart, Texas Tornado . . . — — Map (db m264797) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Internationally acclaimed Christian music performer, songwriter In first 22 years of performing had 32 No. 1 radio hit singles including 1995 Song of the Year, God is in Control Five Dove Awards including Female Vocalist of the Year . . . — — Map (db m264481) HM
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) 0.1 miles north of Canyon Court, on the right when traveling north.
Whittington Park, a popular amusement park, was located at the end of Whittington Avenue. This park had a bicycle track, boxing ring, baseball fields, music stand, summer theater, electric merry-go-round, and concert stage. — — Map (db m264198) HM
On West Court Street at South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on West Court Street.
Let us hold in honored memory those men from Greene County who gave their lives that mankind might hope for a better world. World War I
Ranzi Adams Lon Austin Charles J. Barnett Jimmie Bonds Arlin Boone Luther F. Bowlin William B. . . . — — Map (db m151233) WM
On West 2nd Street west of South Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Created by the Randolph Rose Collection using the Lost Wax Cast Bronze method, these sculptures are titled "All Aboard." The Group Portrays a Train Conductor calling a woman and her daughter to catch a train in the 1920's.
First settled in . . . — — Map (db m246093) HM
Near North Magnolia Street south of Daugherty Street.
Born in Pennington, Ark on Jan. 4, 1937 to John and Itha Lewis. A legend in his time to those who knew him, Joe was a member of the Twitty Bird Band, of which he gave twenty years of service, bringing joy to the hearts of millions of people who . . . — — Map (db m207902) HM
On Southwest 2nd Street just south of West Main Street (U.S. 412), on the left when traveling north.
A quiet night in 1964 was interrupted by the unusual sound of an airliner approaching Walnut Ridge Airport. Its arrival sparked enough interest that three local teens went to investigate, only to discover John, Paul, Ringo and George walking from . . . — — Map (db m170608) HM
Near SW Front Street south of West Elm Street, on the right when traveling south.
Born along Rock 'n' Roll Highway 67 in
Pocahontas, Billy Lee Riley was known for
fronting one of the hottest rock bands on
the touring circuit. His four years at Sun
Records resulted in a number of singles
that influenced rock musicians for . . . — — Map (db m170391) HM
Near SW Front Street south of West Elm Street, on the right.
Carl Perkins delivered what many consider
the first big hit of rock 'n' roll music.
His "Blue Suede Shoes" in 1956 shot
to number one across a broad range of
music charts and became the first million-
selling single for Sun Records.
Perkins . . . — — Map (db m170395) HM
Near SW Front Street south of West Elm Street, on the right when traveling south.
With an astounding 55 number one hits to
his credit, Conway Twitty was a legendary
performer. Bụt while he is remembered
best as a country superstar, he started
his career and scored his first big hit as a
rockabilly singer. . . . — — Map (db m170389) HM
"Great Balls of Fire” was his signature hit, and the title could just, as easily
have described Jerry Lee Lewis himself. His unbounded energy on the
stage made Jerry Lee a nearly unrivaled performer, unlike anything most crowds had ever . . . — — Map (db m170386) HM
On SW Front Street south of West Elm Street, on the right when traveling south.
Northeast Arkansas native Johnny Cash
brought his own style to Rock 'n' Roll
Highway 67. His music was more country
than rock, but he produced an innovative
sound that enthralled fans for over five
decades.
Most of Johnny's shows along Rock . . . — — Map (db m170304) HM
Near SW Front Street south of West Elm Street, on the right when traveling south.
Before his trademark dark,
glasses and “Oh, Pretty Woman”.
made him a legend Roy Orbison
was a regular performer along
Rock 'n' Roll Highway 67. As a
recording artist with Sun Records
in the 1950s, Orbison was among
the musicians . . . — — Map (db m170402) HM
Near SW Front Street south of West Elm Street, on the right when traveling south.
Rock' n' Roll Highway 67 is more than
a collection of venues for Albert Austin
"Sonny" Burgess. It is home. The
rockabilly pioneer has always made his
home in Newport, and it was there that
he first made his name as an outstanding
musical . . . — — Map (db m170388) HM
On SW Front Street south of West Elm Street, on the right when traveling south.
Wanda Jackson created a sensation
in rockabilly music, and on Rock 'n'
Roll Highway 67. In-a music industry
dominated at the time by male performers,
Wanda stormed onto the scene while still a
teenager.
Porky's Roof Top in Newport was . . . — — Map (db m170965) HM
On SW 2nd Street north of West Elm Street, on the left when traveling north.
From the farm fields of Walnut Ridge to sold-out
halls in Chicago, Washboard Sam became a major
player on the blues scene in the 1930s and '40s.
Born Robert Brown on July 15, 1910, Washboard
Sam was a native son of Walnut Ridge, where
he was . . . — — Map (db m170300) HM
On Southwest 2nd Street 0.1 miles south of West Main Street (U.S. 412), on the right when traveling south.
Newell Mock had a love for photography and a camera always at the ready. He captured these black and white images on September 20, 1964 as the Beatles returned to Walnut Ridge Airport from their weekend vacation at Pigman's Ranch in Missouri. John . . . — — Map (db m170243) HM
On Arkansas State Highway 234 at Local Highway 133, on the right when traveling south on Arkansas State Highway 234.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic places by the United States Department of the Interior.
Founders Odessa Smith, Newton Smith, Dan Smith, Thelma Skies, Shelba Clowdis
Alleene Birth Place of Chet Lauck The Lum . . . — — Map (db m172967) HM
On East 3rd Street at Hazel Street, on the right when traveling east on East 3rd Street.
The Arkansas Municipal Auditorium Commission welcomes you to the Walk-of-Fame Park that honors those who played a role in the Arkansas Municipal Auditoriums rich history. The Walk-of-Fame Park is built on the location of the historic stable . . . — — Map (db m286488) HM
On East 3rd Street just west of Hazel Street, on the right when traveling east.
Elvis Presley first performed at the Arkansas Municipal Auditorium on November 24, 1954. Although he may have played other dates, his confirmed appearances in 1955 include March 3, April 22, May 27, September 2, and November 17. This plaque was . . . — — Map (db m286494) HM
Near East 3rd Street at Hazel Street, on the right when traveling east.
Jake Charles Jay Franks was among the first Texarkanians to record under their own name on a prominent national record label, Modern Records, in 1952. Franks and other affiliated musicians made history when their racially-integrated ensemble . . . — — Map (db m286493) HM
Near East 3rd Street just west of Hazel Street, on the right when traveling east.
Johnny Cash played at the Arkansas Municipal Auditorium with Elvis Presley twice in 1955. His first performance on September 2nd was made famous in the movie Walk the Line. His second performance was on November 17th. This plaque was presented on . . . — — Map (db m286495) HM
On East 3rd Street at Hazel Street, on the right when traveling east on East 3rd Street.
By 1956, Pat Cupp and The Flying Saucers, Ruth Cupp, Johnny Gatlin, Pete Waller & J.O. Livesly, had appeared many times with Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison and others. Unhappy with record producers, Pat entered the Air Force in 1957. Today . . . — — Map (db m286489) HM
On County Road 924 0.3 miles east of State Route 77, on the right when traveling east.
Johnny Cash (1932-2003) was one of the most influential musicians of the
20th century. Successful with country, rock & roll, folk, blues, and gospel music, Cash sold over 90 million albums during his long career. Several of his songs reflect his . . . — — Map (db m160373) HM
On West Hale Avenue at South Poplar Street, on the right when traveling east on West Hale Avenue.
Moving to Osceola with his family at age 8, Blues legend Albert King (1923-1992) earned an early living picking cotton on nearby farms. King began his magnificent professional career in Osceola with his group, In The Groove Boys. King's T99 Club, . . . — — Map (db m36412) HM
On West Hale Avenue at South Poplar Street, on the right when traveling east on West Hale Avenue.
Billy Lee Riley began picking cotton at age 7 on the Jacksonville plantation in Osceola. Influenced by local bluesmen, Riley became a 1950s rockabilly star, recording his first hit, Flyin' Saucers Rock & Roll, at Sun Studios. Retiring from music . . . — — Map (db m36420) HM
On West Hale Avenue near South Poplar Street, on the right when traveling east.
Osceola native Jimmy Thomas split his youth working in cotton fields and playing local juke joints. As a teenager, he joined Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm as lead singer, later performing with the Ike and Tina Turner Review. Settling in London, . . . — — Map (db m36419) HM
On West Hale Avenue at South Poplar Street, on the right when traveling east on West Hale Avenue.
Called the most prolific session guitarist of all time, Reggie Young grew up along the Cotton Highway in Osceola in the 1940s. Joining a multitude of famous artists, such as Johnny Cash, Elvis Presely, the Beatles, and Willie Nelson, Young has . . . — — Map (db m36409) HM
On West Hale Avenue at South Poplar Street, on the right when traveling east on West Hale Avenue.
Osceola native Frank "Son" Seals (1942-2004) began playing professionally at 13 with Robert Nighthawk, then, formed his own band at 17, touring with Albert King. Winner of three W.C. Handy Awards for best blues recording of the year, Seals' riveting . . . — — Map (db m36414) HM
On West Hale Avenue at South Poplar Street, on the right when traveling east on West Hale Avenue.
Osceola's own "Sweet Man," Willie Bloom, captured Southern cotton workers' sentiment with his legendary Blues music dating back to 1918. Bloom, whose recordings included "Osceola Blues," played alongside musical giants such as W.C. Handy, Jimmy . . . — — Map (db m36416) HM
Near West Cypress Street east of North New Orleans Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Louis Jordan, born July 8, 1908, in Brinkley, Arkansas, was one of the
state's brightest musical stars, ruling the rhythm and blues charts of the
World War II era with hits like "Choo Choo Ch'Boogie," "Let the
Good Times Roll," "Is You Is or . . . — — Map (db m117265) HM
On West Cypress Street at North New Orleans Avenue, on the left when traveling east on West Cypress Street.
Willie Cobbs was born July 15, 1932 in Smale, a small farming town near Brinkley in Monroe County, Arkansas. Known as an American blues singer, harmonica player, songwriter, and nightclub owner, his recording career has spanned six decades. His . . . — — Map (db m172846) HM
On Porter Street west of Cherry Street, on the right when traveling west.
Traveling road shows, vaudeville, dog-and-pony shows, mind
readers, magicians, bell ringers and boxing matches-they all
appeared live at Helena's Grand Opera House. In the days before
radio, movies and television live entertainment was king. . . . — — Map (db m107996) HM
Helena has played a vital role in blues history for artists from both sides of the Mississippi River. Once known as a “wide open” hot spot for music, gambling, and nightlife, Helena was also the birthplace of “King Biscuit . . . — — Map (db m51907) HM
On Billstown Road 0.8 miles north of State Highway 301, on the right when traveling north.
Legendary singer and guitarist Glen Campbell was born in Billstown, Arkansas on April 22, 1936. He died in Nashville, Tennessee on August 8, 2017 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Campbell brought country music to the mainstream as . . . — — Map (db m184564) HM
On Zoo Drive 0.5 miles south of Fair Park Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
This bronze is one of four replicas of the famous Wild Boar of Florence located at the entrance of the Straw Market in that Historical Italian City. The original was carved in marble by the Greeks before the time of Christ. Later the Romans made a . . . — — Map (db m174255) HM
Dedicated August 6, 1933, as Pugh's Memorial Park, the Old Mill is a replica of an abandoned water-powered grist mill that would have been used by Arkansas pioneers in the 1800s. Although the Old Mill never actually operated as a mill, the iron . . . — — Map (db m53181) HM
On U.S. 62 at East Maple Street, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 62.
Billy Lee Riley was born in Pocahontas October 5,
1933. During his early childhood he lived just
off the Marr Street on Haw Street.
He recorded his first several hits, including
"Red Hot" at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis
and his . . . — — Map (db m159744) HM
On Haw Street east of Schoonver Street, on the right when traveling west.
Rock and Roll pioneer Billy Lee Riley was born to Amos and Helen Riley on October 5, 1933 in a white frame house located on this site. Riley and his band, the Little Green Men, helped originate the unique sound of Sun Records that became a . . . — — Map (db m208461) HM
On Radio Drive at U.S. 62, on the left when traveling west on Radio Drive.
In the mid 1950s Elvis Presley's career was just beginning to take off. Elvis had made at least one record at Sun Studio in Memphis when he and his then manager made a stop at this location to request that his record be played on KPOC. He was . . . — — Map (db m207800) HM
On North Marr Street just north of West Jordan Street, on the right when traveling north.
Arkansas's first All-American in football was born in Pocahontas on this place, graduated from PHS and the U. of Arkansas at Fayetteville, accomplishing much both academically and in sports.
Schoonover was also 2nd team All-American in . . . — — Map (db m180434) HM
Founded in 1910 by C. D. "Bullet" Hyten, a master potter, the Niloak Pottery operated in Benton for 37 years. The unique multicolored spiral pieces were hand turned using natural colored clays dug from nearby "Pottery Hill." Niloak, kaolin spelled . . . — — Map (db m104026) HM
On Elton Britt Avenue just west of Center Street (State Highway 27), on the left when traveling west.
[side 1] Elton Britt, born James Elton Baker, came from the Zack community in Searcy County near the Buffalo River. Britt, from a musical family, was the first million seller in Country Music and received the first Gold Record . . . — — Map (db m229584) HM
On Garrison Avenue east of 10th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Ten years before the outbreak of the Civil War, the Old Red Mill stood on the future site of the New Theatre. The mill was used as a hospital during the Civil War, was damaged by the 1898 cyclone and finally disappeared around 1908. On the back . . . — — Map (db m92362) HM
On North McIlroy Avenue north of West Dickson Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Chi Omega Greek theater was built in
1930 as a gift from Chi Omega, the national
women's fraternity (sorority) that was
founded at the University of Arkansas in
1895 when four coeds and a faculty adviser
chartered the mother chapter, Psi. . . . — — Map (db m224250) HM
[Top plaque]
Built A.D. 1930
Chi Omega
Greek Theatre
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department
of the Interior
[Bottom plaque]
The Chi Omega fraternity . . . — — Map (db m224254) HM
Near North Campus Walk north of West Dickson Street.
Founded in 1957 by Professor of Music Richard Brothers, this 32-voice mixed choir of University of Arkansas students quickly gained worldwide critical acclaim. In 1962, Schola Cantorum [Latin for 'school of singers'] became the first American choir . . . — — Map (db m224280) HM
Committed to the support of excellence in education at Arkansas and in their community of Bella Vista/Bentonville, George and Boyce Billingsley have supported the Razorback athletic program for decades. Their generosity helped Arkansas build one . . . — — Map (db m306153) HM
On Central Avenue 0.1 miles north of Main Street (State Highway 17), on the left when traveling north.
Rosetta Tharpe, considered gospel music's first crossover artist and a reputation "the original soul sister" and "Godmother of rock and roll." Born March 20 1915, in Cotton Plant Arkansas she began performing at age four. A singing and . . . — — Map (db m238212) HM
Donated to the city of Alameda in 1920 by Park Avenue resident Isabella Derby Clark, this concrete bench was designed by Myrtle Maillot. Mrs. Clark was a proponent of animal welfare. The inscription "In memory of my dumb friends" is a reference to . . . — — Map (db m101553) HM
On Buchanan Street 0.2 miles west of San Pablo Avenue when traveling east.
This sculpture honors the Gill Family rose nursery that operated
during the late 19th to early 20th century in the area extending west
from San Pablo Avenue to Ocean View Park. It also honors the original
name of the City of Albany, which was . . . — — Map (db m137060) HM
Berkeley History
The Panoramic Hill Historic District typifies Berkeleys early hillside neighborhoods. Steep and narrow Panoramic Way, carved out in 1888, opened the hill to residential development. University professors and early Sierra Club . . . — — Map (db m54694) HM
On Buena Vista Way, on the right when traveling east.
City of Berkeley Landmarks
designated in 1990
In 1901 architect Bernard Maybeck purchased ten acres of land here in La Loma Park. He built a sprawling brown shingle home for his family down the street in 1909 and subdivided the rest of his land . . . — — Map (db m53862) HM
Near Twain Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
City of Berkeley Landmark
designated in 1995
The Glass House is considered one of the best residential works of Wurster, who was the founding dean of UC Berkeleys College of Environmental Design. This simply detailed, shed roof house was built . . . — — Map (db m53858) HM
On Miller Avenue at Ina Coolbrith Path, on the right when traveling west on Miller Avenue.
Ina Donna Coolbrith, California's first poet laureate and the nation's
first state laureate, was considered "the pearl of all her tribe” by her
19th century colleagues during the Bay Area's first literary heyday.
Born Josephine Donna Smith, . . . — — Map (db m152606) HM
City of Berkeley Landmark
designated in 2001
In 1919 John and Ada Hinkel donated seven hillside areas to the City of Berkeley in appreciation of the Boy Scouts service to the nation during the First World War. Before making their gift, the . . . — — Map (db m53849) HM
On Buena Vista Way, on the right when traveling east.
City of Berkeley Landmarks
designated in 1992
In one of Berkeleys more eccentric experiments in living, Charles and Florence Boynton built their family residence as a version of a Greco-Roman temple with no walls. Two circular, open-air porches . . . — — Map (db m53864) HM
On Alston Way at Milvia Street, on the right when traveling east on Alston Way.
Chinaka Hodge
class of 2002, started writing and
performing poems as an awkward, pimply,
BHS freshman, and art-making
saved her life. She is a playwright,
poet and performer.
Phil Lesh
class of 1957, played the trumpet while
at . . . — — Map (db m154873) HM
On Allston Way east of Milvia Street, on the right when traveling east.
City of Berkeley Landmark
designated in 1991
Berkeleys Elks Club, the 1002nd Chapter of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, was founded in 1905, just in time for members to assist those displaced by the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. . . . — — Map (db m54262) HM
On Center Street east of Shattuck Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
City of Berkeley Landmark
designated in 2006
This reinforced concrete building with its articulated brick facade and simple classical detailing was built for Harvey and Marie Ennor at a time of energetic downtown development. They expanded a . . . — — Map (db m54337) HM
On Milvia Street south of Center Street, on the right when traveling south.
City of Berkeley Landmark
designated 1985
The Farm Credit Administration built this structure to house federal agricultural banking and financial agencies, including one of the 12 Federal Land Banks that assisted Depression-era farmers. Features . . . — — Map (db m54258) HM
On Durant Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
City of Berkeley Landmark
designated in 1986
g. Paul Bishop Studio
Carl Fox, Designer
Fox Bros., Builders, 1938-39
Notwithstanding its steel-sash showcase window, this diminutive . . . — — Map (db m238704) HM
On Addison Street west of Shattuck Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Listed on the National Record of Historic Places
In 1877, English immigrant John G. Wright founded the Golden Sheaf, Berkeley's first wholesale/retail bakery. The original bakery, with a public dining room, stood around the corner on Shattuck . . . — — Map (db m50360) HM
On Addison Street, on the right when traveling east.
In the 1940s painter David Park (1911-1960) had a studio in a brick building that once occupied this site. Despite a well-received exhibition of his abstract expressionist works at the San Francisco Museum of Art in 1948, Park rejected abstraction . . . — — Map (db m52388) HM
Near Shattuck Avenue north of Bancroft Way, on the right when traveling north.
City of Berkeley Landmark
designated in 1984
John Tupper and Lawrence Reed constructed this building for their music store, which they had established in Berkeley in 1906. University of California art professor Eugen Neuhaus complimented them . . . — — Map (db m54507) HM
On Oxford Street at Allston Way, on the right when traveling north on Oxford Street.
From 1885 to the end of his life his home stood about fifty yards east of this spot
"He who is a blessing for his time is a blessing for all time" — — Map (db m174416) HM
On College Avenue south of Ashby Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre was founded in 1968 by U.C.
Dramatic Art student Michael Leibert, who wanted o create
an East Bay professional repertory company. Its first production, "Woyzek;” initially staged at the International
House, soon . . . — — Map (db m154321) HM
City of Berkeley Landmark
designated in 2005
This corner store was built for Stella Kings dry goods business and upstairs residence. Until the shop closed in 1923, it was a gathering place where neighbors could find everything from sewing . . . — — Map (db m54722) HM
On College Avenue south of Asby Avenue (California Route 13), on the right when traveling south.
City of Berkeley Landmark
designated in 1982
Built as the Strand Theater in the Art Nouveau architectural style, this was one of the neighborhoods first commercial structures. Admission was ten cents for adults, five for children and the theater . . . — — Map (db m54813) HM
On Milvia Street just south of Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling south.
This garden honors Berkeleys many innovative poets, poetry presses and publications, and their creative legacy. It was dedicated in 1999 on the second anniversary of Beat poet Allen Ginsbergs death. Through their writings, the nonconformist . . . — — Map (db m54191) HM
On Virginia Street west of Shattuck Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
City of Berkeley Landmark
designated in 1984
This reinforced concrete Moderne-style building replaced an 1892 wood frame school. Faculty of the original school planted the five Coast Redwoods at the southwestern edge of the school grounds. The . . . — — Map (db m54192) HM
On Virginia Street, on the left when traveling east.
Robert Hale Merriman, a UC Berkeley graduate student studying economics during the early 1930s, was among the first Americans to give his life in the fight against fascism. During the Spanish Civil War, Merriman was a commanding officer of the . . . — — Map (db m152785) HM
Near Addison Street west of West Street, on the right when traveling west.
City of Berkeley Landmark
designated in 1986
Over the years this complex housed Cooper Woodworking, the Sperry Flour Company, the American Photoplayer Company, and other industrial and manufacturing enterprises. American Photoplayer manufactured . . . — — Map (db m53818) HM
On Telegraph Avenue at Dwight Way, on the right when traveling south on Telegraph Avenue.
Always go with nature, anywhere, in any circumstance, with gratitude.
The renowned and highly respected Japanese American artist Chiura Obata was a popular member of
the faculty at the University of California, Berkeley from 1932 to . . . — — Map (db m122842) HM
On Dana Street at Derby Street, on the right when traveling north on Dana Street.
From 1947 to 1968 this was the home of William Anthony Parker White (1911-1968),
universally known by the pen name Anthony Boucher. This Oakland-born author with a
master's degree from UC Berkeley was a pivotal figure in the establishment and . . . — — Map (db m136180) HM
On Adeline Street south of Alcatraz Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Hiram Lovell, Architect, 1910, 1914
James W. Plachek, Architect, 1921
The popularity of early movies created a demand for new spaces to accommodate eager audiences. South Berkeleys first neighborhood theater with 144 stools for seats was . . . — — Map (db m53816) HM
On Sacramento Street at Prince Street, on the right when traveling north on Sacramento Street.
Founded in 1945 by local sports hero Melvin Reid and his wife Betty Reid, Reids Records was one of the first Black-owned record shops in California and one of the few shops of any kind where African-American music could be purchased before the . . . — — Map (db m152805) HM
Near Shattuck Avenue north of Parker Street, on the right when traveling north.
Berkeley History
Horse-drawn wagons once carried goods to the Berkeley Free Market housed here. In 1952 the structure was modernized to accommodate automobile showrooms, with artist studios above. Richard Diebenkorn, Elmer Biscoff, William . . . — — Map (db m54333) HM
On Haste Street at Telegraph Avenue on Haste Street.
Mural designed by Osha Newmann, painted with OBrien Thiele, Janet Kranzberg, Daniel Galvez and many others
Painted in 1976
Restored and enlarged in 1999
City of Berkeley Landmark
designated in 1990
The mural on this wall was painted . . . — — Map (db m54696) HM
City of Berkeley Landmark
designated in 2005
The Berkeley Piano Club, dedicated to the performance and study of music, was founded in 1893 by a group of local women. Early meetings were held in members homes and later in a barn at the . . . — — Map (db m54726) HM
On Folger Avenue west of Seventh Street, on the right when traveling west.
During the summer of 1969, the house at
835 Folger Avenue was home to the band
Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen.
The band's style mixed country, rock 'n' roll,
western swing, rockabilly, and jump blues
together on a foundation of . . . — — Map (db m239011) HM
On Seventh Street south of University Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Originally located at Sixth and Delaware streets, this simple wooden building was constructed by volunteers from the Workingmans Club, a west Berkeley political organization. Built as a reading room for laborers, it was used briefly as Berkeleys . . . — — Map (db m53836) HM
RenderMan software revolutionized photorealistic rendering, significantly
advancing the creation of 3D computer animation and visual effects. Starting in
1981, key inventions during its development at Lucasfilm and Pixar . . . — — Map (db m284305) HM
Near Gallaudet Drive north of Stevenson Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
The sculptor of Bear Hunt, Douglas Tilden, was born on May 1, 1860, the day the California School for the Deaf first opened its doors in San Francisco. He became deaf at the age of four from scarlet fever. An 1879 graduate of CSD, Berkeley, he . . . — — Map (db m230584) HM
Along the ridge behind this panel lies a 52-acre parcel of historical significance. This farmstead known as Ukraina was the home of Ukrainian patriot, writer, and publisher Father Agapius Honcharenko. He and his wife Albina lived here for 43 years . . . — — Map (db m26499) HM
Ukraina is the site of the farm and burial place of the Ukrainian patriot and exiled orthodox priest Agapius Honcharenko (1832-1916) and his wife Albina. Honcharenko was the first nationally conscious Ukrainian to arrive in the United States. He . . . — — Map (db m146447) HM
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