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Historic Well

Located in the basement parking garage in Safeway at 1444 Shattuck Pl, Berkeley, CA 94709. Prior to the 2012 remodel, it was located outside next to a covered well on the south east corner of the...

Located in the basement parking garage in Safeway at 1444 Shattuck Pl, Berkeley, CA 94709. Prior to the 2012 remodel, it was located outside next to a covered well on the south east corner of the property between the building and Shattuck Ave.

 

HISTORICAL WELL

This well existing prior to 1868 was a source of water to early Berkeley residents and is still flowing.

It was discovered during excavation for this building and now irrigates the planting areas on this property.

Dedicated by Wallace Johnson-Mayor May 12, 1965

In memory of Helen Ingham Beukers 1900 – 1961

Gerald A. Beukers

 

 

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