University High School, Oakland
historic place
University High School in Oakland, California, opened in 1923. Built in 1922, the building was designed by Charles W. Dickey, reflecting Mission and Spanish Colonial Revival styles. It served as a public high school, known for its connection to the University of California. The high school closed in 1948. The campus then became the first location for Oakland City College in 1954, later Merritt College, which relocated in 1967. Today, the site houses the Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute and the North Oakland Senior Center. University High School was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 and designated an Oakland Landmark in 1994. This site is significant for its architecture and its role in Oakland's educational history.