USDA Geographic Eligibility Statistics for California Postal Zip Code 94704

Interested in some fun facts and history about Berkeley, CA?
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Here are some interesting facts and a brief history of Berkeley, California:

- Berkeley is located on the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay and is bordered by Oakland to the south and Albany to the north.

- The city is home to the oldest campus in the University of California system, UC Berkeley, which was founded in 1868 and is consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the world.

- Berkeley has a reputation for being a center of political activism and progressive social movements. It was a hub of the Free Speech Movement in the 1960s, and has been involved in issues such as civil rights, nuclear disarmament, and environmentalism.

- The city is home to several iconic landmarks, including the Campanile (or Sather Tower), which is a 307-foot-tall bell tower in the middle of UC Berkeley's campus.

- Berkeley is known for its cultural diversity and has a thriving arts scene, with numerous theaters, galleries, and music venues.

- The city's origins can be traced back to the mid-19th century, when it was part of the Rancho San Pablo land grant given to Francisco María Castro. In 1866, a group of entrepreneurs purchased a portion of the land and laid out the townsite of Berkeley, which they named after the Anglo-Irish philosopher George Berkeley.

- The opening of UC Berkeley in 1868 helped spur growth and development in the area, and by the early 20th century Berkeley had become a thriving commercial and cultural center.

- Today, Berkeley continues to be a vibrant and eclectic city with a rich history and strong sense of community.