The article discusses significant events in Berkeley during 1925, particularly the construction of new commercial buildings. One of these replaced the Epworth Methodist Church and now houses a Bank of America branch. Additionally, the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce moved to a new 12-story office tower, marking a central business location. The piece also highlights community resistance to zoning changes related to commercial expansions, underlining tensions in neighborhood development amidst Berkeley's growth.
Construction began in 1925 on a new commercial building at the corner of Telegraph and Durant Avenues, replacing the Epworth Methodist Church, now housing a Bank of America.
The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce moved to a new 12-story office tower in 1925, aiming for a central location between the university and the civic center.
Neighbors fought zoning changes in 1925 to prevent expansion of local businesses; an initiative aimed at rezoning part of Grove Street was blocked for technical errors.
The conflict over zoning and neighborhood development in 1925 highlights the challenges Berkeley faced as it continued to grow and modernize.
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