Project
A public art and interpretive site adjacent to the 49th Street post office, featuring a circular bench with photographs, a sidewalk 'creek' with concrete bridge, and a green metal watershed sculpture. Officially dedicated October 18, 2003. Funded by CEDA ($15,000), Berkeley Land Company ($10,000), and community contributions.
49th Street and Telegraph Avenue (west side of Post Office building, facing Shattuck Avenue)
A public art and interpretive site adjacent to the 49th Street post office, featuring a circular bench with photographs, a sidewalk 'creek' with concrete bridge, and a green metal watershed sculpture. Officially dedicated October 18, 2003. Funded by CEDA ($15,000), Berkeley Land Company ($10,000), and community contributions.
“More than four years ago, the Berkeley Land Company decided to develop its property for commercial use about the same time the U.S. Postal Service decided it needed a better post office at that site. Neighborhood residents collaborated in the planning.”2003_12 - article body