The Kroeber Building, opened in 1924, remains a symbol of Berkeley's development, featuring the city's first express elevator and 70 professional office spaces on University Avenue.
The new Del Ray Club for male students planned for Euclid Avenue aimed to be entirely fire-proof, reflecting the city's response to the devastating fire of 1923.
There was a community initiative in 1924 to create a 'Path of Gold' on Shattuck Avenue, inspired by the bright street lighting of San Francisco's Market Street.
As Berkeley prepared for its primary election on August 25, 1924, a crackdown on illegal signage emphasized the city's efforts to maintain order in electoral processes.
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