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Berkeley walks, revealing rambles through America's most intriguing city, Robert E. Johnson and Janet L. Byron

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Berkeley walks

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Robert E. Johnson and Janet L. Byron

revealing rambles through America's most intriguing city

Celebrates the things that make Berkeley such a wonderful walking citydiverse architecture, panoramic views, tree-lined neighborhoods, historic homes, unusual gardens, secret pathways, hidden parks, vibrant street life, trend-setting restaurants, and intriguing history. Fascinating and surprising sidelights include the apartment building from which Patty Hearst was kidnapped; Ted Kaczynski's home before he became the Unabomber; and the residences of Nobel laureates and literary Berkeleyans such as Thornton Wilder, Ann Rice, and Philip K. Dick. Bob Johnson and Janet Byron - long time city residents and tour guides - designed these 18 walks to showcase the many elements that make Berkeley's neighborhoods, shopping districts, and academic areas such fun to explore. Visitors will discover a vibrant community beyond the University of California campus borders, while locals will be surprised and delighted by the treasures in their own backyards. --, Publisher's description

Central Berkeley. Downtown ; The UC campus ; The north side of campus ; The south side of campus ; Maybeck country -- North Berkeley. The gourmet ghetto ; Codornices Creek ; Hopkins and Monterey market ; Southampton and Thousand Oaks ; The rock parks -- South Berkeley. The Elmwood ; Piedmont Avenue to Panoramic Hill ; Rockridge to Claremont ; Ashby BART station and the Lorin district -- West Berkeley. The McGee-Spaulding district ; The Ohlone greenway ; Ocean view ; Aquatic park and the marina -- Berkeley architectural styles