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West Berkeley Map


Recommended tour for: biking & driving

Recommended starting point: J.J Pfister Knitting Co.

Located at the southernmost point of the West Berkeley tour, J.J Pfister Knitting Co. represents one of the oldest business buildings in all of Berkeley


Recommended ending point: Municipal Incinerator

Located at the northernmost point of the West Berkeley tour, a Municipal Incinerator represented the best "modern" method for disposing trash at the time.


Question: Why isn't there a line guiding the tour?

Answer: HistoriCAL is all about learning and exploring the history of Berkeley. So what fun would it be if you were told what order you had to see each landmark? Feel free to go wherever and discover what you want to discover