First Unitarian Church, Berkeley
historic place
The First Unitarian Church in Berkeley, California, holds a significant place in the city's history. The congregation was established on July 12, 1891. Its notable building in Alameda County was completed in 1898. Architect Albert C. Schweinfurth designed this structure, which exemplifies the Shingle Style. The property is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior. It is also listed as a City of Berkeley Landmark. This original redwood-shingled building, a landmark of Bay Region architecture, now serves as a dance studio on the University of California campus. The First Unitarian Church building represents an important architectural contribution to early Berkeley.