George and Mary Foster Anthropology Library, Berkeley

Name: George and Mary Foster Anthropology Library
Address: Berkeley, United States

#83 among attractions in Berkeley

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The George and Mary Foster Anthropology Library is one of the subject specialty libraries at University of California, Berkeley, and is one of only three anthropology libraries at American research universities. The other two are at Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania. All three universities have specialized anthropology libraries and museums in support of their anthropology departments. ()

Established: 1956 (68 years ago)Coordinates: 37°52'11"N, 122°15'18"W

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Berkeley (University of California-Berkeley)Berkeley United States

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George and Mary Foster Anthropology Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Telegraph Avenue, Sather Tower, California Memorial Stadium, Greek Theatre.

~1490 ftSW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley
8 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Berkeley, California, Telegraph Avenue is a cultural and commercial lifeline that captures the unique spirit of this eclectic city. Stretching south from the edge of the University of California, Berkeley campus, Telegraph Avenue is not...
~1200 ftNW
Well-known campanile at a university
Sather Tower, Berkeley
6 min walk • Sather Tower is a bell tower with clocks on its four faces on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley. It is more commonly known as The Campanile for its resemblance to the Campanile di San Marco in Venice.
~1230 ftE
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley
6 min walk • California Memorial Stadium also known as FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium, and simply and commonly known as Memorial Stadium is an outdoor football stadium on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, California.
~1450 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Amphitheatre
Greek Theatre, Berkeley
7 min walk • The William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, known locally as simply the Greek Theatre, is an 8,500-seat amphitheater owned and operated by the University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, California, USA.
~1570 ftS
Park
People's Park, Berkeley
8 min walk • People's Park in Berkeley, California is a park located just east of Telegraph Avenue, bounded by Haste and Bowditch Streets, and Dwight Way, near the University of California, Berkeley.
0.8 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Berkeley
20 min walk • Berkeley Repertory Theatre is a regional theater company located in Berkeley, California. It runs seven productions each season from its two stages in Downtown Berkeley.
~1450 ftW
Bridge
Sather Gate, Berkeley
7 min walk • Sather Gate is a prominent landmark separating Sproul Plaza from the bridge over Strawberry Creek, leading to the center of the University of California, Berkeley campus. The gate was donated by Jane K.
~1170 ftW
Universities and schools
University of California, Berkeley
6 min walk • The University of California, Berkeley is a public land-grant research university in Berkeley, California. Established in 1868 as the University of California, it is the state's first land-grant university and the first campus of the University of California system.
0.6 miS
Theater, Church, Concerts and shows
Berkeley Playhouse, Berkeley
16 min walk • The Julia Morgan Theater, located in the former St. John's Presbyterian Church, is a historic building in Berkeley, California designed by architect Julia Morgan.
~910 ftE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Thorsen House, Berkeley
5 min walk • The William R. Thorsen House, often referred to as the Thorsen House, is a historic residence in Berkeley, California.
~1490 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Romanesque architecture
First Church of Christ, Berkeley
8 min walk • First Church of Christ, Scientist, Berkeley, now also known as Christian Science Society, Berkeley, is a Christian Science church, located at 2619 Dwight Way at Bowditch Street across the street from People's Park, in Berkeley, in Alameda County, California.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to George and Mary Foster Anthropology Library?

Nearby attractions include Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, Berkeley (1 min walk), Wurster Hall, Berkeley (2 min walk), Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley (3 min walk), Thorsen House, Berkeley (5 min walk).

How to get to George and Mary Foster Anthropology Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to George and Mary Foster Anthropology Library:

Bus

Bancroft Way & College Avenue • Lines: 36, 51B, 52, 79, 851, F, N, P (1 min walk)
Durant Avenue & College Avenue • Lines: 36, 51B, 79, 851 (3 min walk)

Metro

Downtown Berkeley • Lines: Orange, Red (19 min walk)
Ashby • Lines: Orange, Red (36 min walk)