On March 19, 1925, the Berkeley Daily Gazette announced plans for the city's first skyscraper, a 12-story office building on Shattuck Avenue and Center Street. Financed by local trusts, the decision to increase the building's height from six to twelve stories was driven by investors' confidence in Berkeley's growth. Architect Walter Ratcliff Jr. was tasked with immediate planning, with 140 offices included. Today, this historic building stands as the Wells Fargo Building. The article also mentions a city initiative to plant 1,000 street trees to enhance Berkeley's aesthetics.
Plans for Berkeley's first skyscraper, a 12-story office building, were announced in the Berkeley Daily Gazette on March 19, 1925, showcasing local confidence in the city's growth.
The decision to construct a larger 12-story building instead of a previously planned six-story version reflects the optimism of local investors regarding Berkeley's rapid development.
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