Berkeley Playhouse, Berkeley

Name: Berkeley Playhouse
Address: 2727 College Ave, Berkeley, 94705, United States
Telephone: +1 510-845-6830

#33 among attractions in Berkeley

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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. The wooden building at 2640 College Avenue is built in the American Craftsman style with an exterior wood-shingle finish known as Berkeley Brown Shingle. The church building was desanctified and sold when the congregation moved to a new building in 1974. It now houses the Berkeley Playhouse. The structure is #8 on the city of Berkeley's list of historic landmarks. In 1975 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Built: 1910 (114 years ago)Coordinates: 37°51'40"N, 122°15'11"W

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2727 College AveNorth Hills (Claremont Elmwood)Berkeley 94705 United States

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+1 510-845-6830

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Berkeley Playhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Telegraph Avenue, California Memorial Stadium, Greek Theatre, People's Park.

0.5 miNW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
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Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
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0.9 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Amphitheatre
Greek Theatre, Berkeley
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0.4 miNW
Park
People's Park, Berkeley
10 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.
0.9 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
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Bridge
Sather Gate, Berkeley
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Universities and schools
University of California, Berkeley
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Museum, Art museum, History museum
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Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Romanesque architecture
First Church of Christ, Berkeley
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0.7 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Hotel
Berkeley City Club, Berkeley
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~1600 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, Berkeley
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Berkeley Playhouse?

Nearby attractions include Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, Berkeley (8 min walk), Berkeley School of Theology, Berkeley (9 min walk), First Church of Christ, Berkeley (10 min walk), People's Park, Berkeley (10 min walk).

How to get to Berkeley Playhouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Berkeley Playhouse:

Bus

College Avenue & Derby Street • Lines: 51B, 851 (2 min walk)
Warring Street & Derby Street • Lines: 79 (5 min walk)

Metro

Downtown Berkeley • Lines: Orange, Red (27 min walk)
Ashby • Lines: Orange, Red (28 min walk)