Founded in 1891. Built in the "Berkeley Brown Shingle" style that is so beloved in this part of the world!. Note the unpeeled redwood (Sequoia) trunk that serves as the corner pillar.
The church’s History informs that “Opinion was divided as to its architectural beauty. One passerby was heard to say ‘It looks like a powerhouse,’ to which the pert answer, of course, was ‘It is a powerhouse.’”.
Read more about it:
berkeleyheritage.com/berkeley_landmarks/1unitarian.html
The building is now used by the University of California.
About the Coast Redwood tree and other redwoods:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sequoia_sempervirens
On the National Register of Historic Places.
EXPLORE-d !! Another surprise. Thanks, all!
