Anna Head School for Girls
historic place
The Anna Head School for Girls in Berkeley, California, is a significant historic place. Founded in 1887 by Anna Head, a University of California, Berkeley alumna, the school pioneered progressive education for young women. The campus buildings, constructed from 1892 to 1927, exemplify Shingle Style architecture. Channing Hall, completed in 1892, was Berkeley's first brown-shingle building and influenced the Bay Area's Arts and Crafts movement. Anna Head's curriculum focused on rigorous academics, natural science, and the arts, preparing students for college. The University of California acquired the property in the mid-1950s. The school moved to Oakland in 1964, later becoming the Head-Royce School. Today, the original Berkeley campus houses university institutes. This site is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places and as a Berkeley City Landmark, reflecting its role in women's education and architectural development.