Berkeley, a Look Back: Wrong apartments painted a century ago
Briefly

A humorous incident occurred in March 1925 when local painter C.M. Gates inadvertently sent his crew to repaint the wrong apartment building, leading to a costly mistake. Meanwhile, a Supreme Court ruling confirmed the legality of zoning laws that promote single-family residential districts, benefiting both wealthy and moderate-income families. Another zoning discussion arose concerning how to classify dog lodging facilities, illustrating ongoing debates regarding city ordinances. Today, while the Berkshire Apartments are gone, the Granada Apartments remain an emblem of this humorous past.
In a humorous misadventure, local painter C.M. Gates mistakenly sent his crew to repaint the wrong apartments, resulting in a significant loss of time and resources.
The state Supreme Court's recent decision reaffirmed cities' right to implement zoning ordinances, which encourage home ownership and stability in communities.
Dr. H.B. Williams sparked a debate over how to classify a dog lodging facility under zoning laws, questioning whether it should be seen as a boarding house or hotel.
The establishment of exclusive residential districts, according to the court, supports not only wealthy families but moderate-income earners too, emphasizing the importance of home ownership.
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