The San Francisco call., 1910-05-07
BRIGHT future Of
UNIVERSITY CITY
Manifold Advantages Possessed
by Berkeley for Business and
Residence Purposes
Wafer Front Offers Exceptional
Opportunities for Establish
ment of Industrial Plants
BY DAVID H. WALKER


Tho continued and rapid growth of
Berkeley is 10 be expected, simply be-
cause that community. in all natural
and acquired advantages, stands in the
front rank of California cities Within
q few years its present corporate boun-
dsries viii surely contain 100000 popu-
lation- Its water front viii hum with
the sound Of large industries. Its great
university viii annually become greater
and more effective, with widening scope
and Increasing facilities and funds. It's
residential areas, which arc now the
admiration of all tourists and Of the
people of Berkeley, win be even more
handsomely improved; and from one
end Of Berkeley TO the other and across
its extreme width, values viii increase
with the demand for land for all sorts
of profitable and agreeable uses.
THE PRESENT POPULATION
The census that is in progress will
probably show that Berkeley has not
lar from $4,000 population. This is
such an increase that within itself is
Contained the promise of splendid fu-
lure. Few places on the Pacific coast
have been advertised sensationally as
iittle as Berkeley. What advance has
been made. and the increase has been
rcma rkable has been brought about
mainly by the merits of the proposition.
II has remained only for those who in
terest il is 10 make the merits of the
city known, TO bring its progress TO its
present high plane.
The first early factor in the upbuild-
ing Of Berkeley was the location of the
able sort OF population and the i'm
press OF college life has had an effect
n determining the characteristics down
-e the present time. But since the first
.aundations Of the university were laid,
,oLher factors have co-operated to make
Berkeley prosperous and handsome. I'M
proved transportation facilities have
inquired greatly Climate has been q
powerful lure. Splendid views that
thousands OF acres of elevated lands
supply have induced the well to do 10
seek Berkeley homes for themselves
and their families. The growth OF the
state and the stronghold that the de-
sire for education Tor young men and
young women has upon the people of
The state, coupled with private gifts Of
large size, have brought into existence
more adequate college buildings and
nave caused the state legislature 10
make appropriations for the extension
of the work and its maintenance.
NEARNEss TO SAN FRANCISCO
The advanta sc Of nearness to San
Francisco and the frequent ferry serV-
ire have attracted many thousands of
people from all parts OF California be-
cause of the home life OF Berkeley that
Is possible 10 those who transact busi-
ness in san Francisco.
The water front of Berkeley has at
. = f.fHT < n
and other plants OF an industrial sort
itaYc located in Berkeley because it is
central TO q large population on the
east shore Of the bay for many lines
and iu daily contact with the financial
and Industrial life Of San Francisco.
Whatever advantages Berkeley pos
s1sscs viii prove 10 be an ever contin-
uinE inducement TO make that city
more sought for. The university is the
center of much that is attractive and
profitable apart from its purely educa
tional character In the approaching
benefits from the Panama canal. Berk
cley viii be d large sharer. All that
promotes the growth OF san Francisco
also aids Berkeley.
BEAUTIFUL HOMES
Iu one short article it is difficult 10
lind space 10 enumerate the leading
.5laracterfstics and charms of Berkeley
OF the city on the bay Of San Fra ncisco,
IS four miles long. Berkeley is oppo-
site san Francisco on the cast shore Of
she bay II has an ideal climate II is
a city Of beautiful homes that are sur
rounded by well kept grounds As an
educational center it is conspicuous. In
addition to the University of California
ii contains seventeen primary and
grammar schools and also well known
private institutions OF learning. The
"a ssessed valuation Of Berkeley is more
than s33. 100000.
In Berkeley there are 80 churches
representing various denominations. and
also four theological seminaries. There
lis % minute service of two lines
between Berkeley and San Francisco,
furnished both by the Southern Pacific
company and the Key Route cars and
boats BY electric cars there is contin-
nal communication between Berkeley
and Oakland and other communities on
The cast shore Of the bay of San Fran
cisco The trains of two transconu-
mental railways run through Berkeley.
The city has in its limits between
so and % manufacturing plants with
more in prospect. Owing to the favor
able slope Of the land toward the bay
tHe drainage OF Berkeley is peFfect.
The wise founders OF Berkeley made
provision for large building lots which
have been an element in the beautifi-
cation of the city.
Thousands Of homes. situated on the
slightly grades. have a fun view of
the Golden gate and the harbor Of
san Francisco, together with the pic
turesque Tsmalapis range of noun
tains and glimpses Of half a dozen
counties that border on tide water.
CITIZENSHIP STANDARD
The citizenship, ~ rerl,el..,y Is dis
nctly Of q high class and this element
ss generally recognized as one that
makes for municipal prosperity, as it
insures pleasing neighbors and CO.
operation ia civic matters, with much
OF social enjoyment. Berkeley is a
city in which originate many interest
inE events. Chief among these is the
series Of entertainments that take place
at the Greek theater which is situated
IN the hills above the university