The Northbrae Lanterns, designed by John Galen Howard, have been reconstructed after disappearing for over 50 years. A relighting ceremony will occur on August 9 at noon, co-hosted by the Berkeley library, local activist Darrell Owens, and Friends of the Fountain and Walk. The event will feature metalwork demonstrations by Jerry Coe and his apprentice Sofia Barron-Kardos, alongside discussions on Northbrae's history and a lantern-making activity. A Northbrae neighborhood walking tour will take place earlier that day, beginning at 10 a.m. and costing $10.
A pair of lanterns, known as the Northbrae Lanterns, designed by John Galen Howard, that illuminated the intersection of Hopkins Street and The Alameda, have been rebuilt after going missing for over half a century.
The ceremony to relight the lanterns is scheduled for noon on Saturday, Aug. 9, co-hosted by the library, community activist Darrell Owens, and Friends of the Fountain and Walk.
Attendees can participate in a metalwork demonstration led by metalsmith Jerry Coe and his apprentice Sofia Barron-Kardos, where some may try welding bronze.
The free event includes discussions on Northbrae's history, a lantern-making activity, and opportunities to explore local history through the Berkeley Public Library.
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