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People’s Park Nomination for National Historic Landmark, CSHRC, October 29, 2021

Video of the People’s Park Nomination for National Historic Landmark, CSHRC, October 29, 2021

Hearing of the People’s Park nomination for the National Register of Historic Places, by the California State Historical Resources Commission, October 29, 2021

Excerpted from video of full commission meeting, available here:
https://cal-span.org/unipage/index.php?site=cal-span&owner=CSHRC&date=2021-10-29

Short introductions of Commissioners:
Lee Adams III, Chair (Public Member)
Adam Sriro, Vice Chair (Historical Archeology)
Bryan K. Brandes (Public Member)
Alan Hess (Architecture)
Luis Hoyos (Architectural History)
René Vellanoweth (Prehistoric Archeology)
and State Historic Preservation Officer:
Julianne Polanco

Followed by public comment, discussion and unanimous affirmative vote.

The Keeper of the Register is expected to issue final approval of the nomination within 45 days.

The original request for the nomination, with extensive historical context, was submitted to the commission by the People’s Park Historic District Advocacy Group, and can be read here:
https://ohp.parks.ca.gov/pages/1067/files/CA_Alameda_Peoples%20Park_DRAFT.pdf

For more information about People’s Park, its history and current events, please visit:
https://www.peoplespark.org/wp/
https://defendthepark.org/

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New artist feature videos about Berkeley artist and long-time friend of People’s Park, Ed Monroe

We are happy to present two new artist feature videos about Berkeley artist and long-time friend of People’s Park, Ed Monroe, produced by Abdul Guidoum, Alicia Perkins, and Fernando Ramos.

Ed Monroe: Berkeley, California street artist. Film by Abdul Guidoum

Ed Monroe Documentary on the wonderful artist, Ed Monroe, of Berkeley, California. — UC Berkeley 2014, Alicia Perkins, Fernando Ramos


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The Future of People’s Park – Zoom Event, February 26, 2021

The Future of People’s Park

February 26, 2021, 07:00 to 08:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

UC Berkeley’s plan to build a 17-story high rise on People’s Park, which would destroy the historic and cultural legacy and an irreplaceable natural environment, has brought together writers, historians, students and park activists to oppose this ill-considered project.

This Zoom event, hosted by the People’s Park Historic District Advocacy Group, will present the historic background of the park, give details on the effort to recognize its national landmark status, and share plans for revitalizing this invaluable public open space.

The goal of this meeting is to develop strategies for taking our message to the broader Berkeley community, as well as the mayor, city council, UC Berkeley, state legislature and regents.

Presenters to include:

  • Tom Dalzell – author of The Battle for People’s Park, Berkeley 1969
  • Steve Wasserman – Participant and Activist during 1969
  • Max Ventura – People’s Park Committee
  • Aidan Hill – Former Berkeley Mayoral Candidate/UCB Student

Details:

  • Length of event: hour and a half
  • Introductory remarks and moderator – Harvey Smith
  • Each presentation 8 minutes with 4 minutes of submitted questions
  • Group discussion following and additional questions from viewers
  • Closing remarks – Harvey Smith
  • Topic: People’s Park

Date: February 26, 2021, 07:00 to 08:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://sfsu.zoom.us/j/82773453022?pwd=UVEySUcvc0NUZlZwQ3ZvcS9YUC8zZz09

Meeting ID: 827 7345 3022
Passcode: 680198
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