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funding the preservation of julia Morgan ’s berkeley City Club building N ews From the Castle • Quarterly Newsletter • Fall 2008 2315 DuraNt ave., suite 306 • Berkeley, Ca 94704 • (510) 883-9710

A bout the L A ndmA rk h eritA ge F oundA tion: A b rieF h istory fter 43 years of public ser- vice, it is time to celebrate the ALandmark Heritage foundation (LHf). Incorporated in May 1965 as the Berkeley City Club foundation (BCCf), its purpose has been “…to receive, admin- ister and disburse funds for tax exempt charitable, scientific, literary and educa- tional purposes…” Most 501c3 non-profit organizations use this broad mission state- ment and all donations to the foundation are tax deductible. Linden f. Naylor, President and Mrs. C. H. Linford, Vice President were the first leaders of the BCCf board of directors. an article in the July 1965 Berkeley Daily Gazette announced the foundation’s specific mission to carry on the Berkeley City Club social services section’s philanthropic community ser- vice. at the“2nd Cup of Coffee”annual reception, donations to the social services section were dispersed to these organiza- First Floor Gallery, circa 1950 tions: Cazadero Music Camp, yWCa, Campfire Girls, Girl scouts, Guide Dogs mark designation on December 15, 1975 basement area, repairs to the pool dress- for the Blind and others. additionally, was followed by the state of ing room, repairs to the exterior decora- social services section volunteers read landmark designation on March 4, 1977 tive features and other work. and recorded books for the blind as a and the listing in the National register Beginning in 1994 and continuing community service. the foundation’s of Historic Places on October 28, 1977. today, the LHf has engaged in active social services work continued until thus, the Berkeley City Club foundation’s fundraising to meet its landmark pres- 1995 when their thrift shop (located efforts to secure funding for the historic ervation goals. this quarterly newslet- in the current BCC events office) was maintenance of the landmark were initi- ter, News from the Castle, is mailed to closed due to lack of interest. Martha ated in the 1970s. all friends of the Landmark Heritage azevedo and Mrs. fred Bradley were after a series of discussions with and foundation and encourages donations. stalwart social services volunteers for rulings by the Irs, the BCCf changed the LHf has received several grants in many years. its name to the Landmark Heritage the last 10 years and continues to seek In the early 1970s, Mrs. G. Douglas foundation to ensure its work would support for “bricks and mortar” pres- sturges, BCC President 1974-78, and Mr. continue to be of public benefit and not ervation projects. One such grant pro- sturges, BCC President 1982-84, became associated with the private Club’s opera- vided $100,000 for leaded glass window the driving forces for pursuing landmark tions. During the 1980s and early 1990s, restoration. Kitchen upgrades, boiler status for the building. Landmark status the LHf was very fortunate to receive replacements, pool ceiling restoration would provide much needed financial several generous bequests that supported and a major water pipes restoration have and historic advantages to the Berkeley historic preservation projects including been funded in whole or in part by the City Club. the City of Berkeley’s land- the removal of asbestos from the entire continued on page 2 ... N ews F rom the C astle F all 2008

Ays to ive ProGress by NeWs frOM tHe CastLe W g emPire elevator co. F all 2008 Our GIfts may be directed to our endowment, the elevator n Continued maintenance on original News from the Castle is the project, matching monies fund or official newsletter of the Y elevator to keep it operating 24/7. the unrestricted fund. Whether you give Landmark Heritage foundation. $25 or $100,000, make an immediate n e ngineered drawings and specifica- the foundation is a tax-exempt payment or make a pledge, your philan- tions completed. charitable organization dedicated to thropic commitment is part of building a n Improved ventilation and cooling in the preservation of the unique Julia sound future for the preservation of the elevator motor room completed. Berkeley City Club building. Morgan-designed building that is n Preparation of second shaft space home to the Berkeley City Club. –what to give– completed. Cash or marketable stocks and bonds.  B oarD o F DireC tors  n Historic interiors and other decora- anne foley, President real estate or personal property. tive elements being researched. annalee allen, Vice President retirement plan or life insurance policy. n Contributions to the elevator II Mary Breunig, Interimtreasurer Irrevocable deferred gifts such as a Matching Campaign as of 11/10/08 Jim Pfaffman, secretary charitable remainder trust. total $28,939 including 3 1/4  D ireC tors  –when to give– outstanding pledges. total funds Michael Corbett, sarah Gill, Now, through a gift of cash or raised $250,000 less consulta- Wendy Markel, steve schneider, appreciated securities. tion fee payments. the Matching anne-Catrin schultz, felicitas titus Over a period of time, Campaign has been extended until  e x o FFi C io  through a signed pledge the end of 2008. Mark read and payment schedule. Berkeley City Club President In the future, through an irrevocable deferred gift. a BrI ef HI stO r y sharon entwistle ... continued from page 1 Building Conservancy –how to give– of Northern California Make a gift of liquid assets for generous donations from our friends,  immediate use by the foundation. the Oakmead foundation, the California state Office of Historic Preservation, the the Julia Morgan Preservation Make a gift that pays you National trust and american express. Committee of the LHf meets the income during your lifetime. the LHf is committed to continuing second Wednesday of each month to Give an asset that later its work to raise funds towards its $7 mil- approve projects and disbursements. reverts to family members. lion wish list of which over $200,000 has the LHf Board meets quarterly. Make an irrevocable deferred gift. been donated towards the elevator proj- all persons are welcome at these We welcome the opportunity to dis- ect ($500,000 goal). the foundation’s meetings; to attend call cuss these possibilities with you and we endowment established in 1995 is seek- (510) 883-9710. encourage you to consult with your ing funding to bring its total to $2 million free public tours are jointly sponsored financial advisor to explore the tax ben- – part of the total $7 million wish list. by the LHf and the Berkeley City Club efits of charitable giving. Please call Many of you have attended our events the fourth sunday of every month anne foley at 510 883-9710 for more -- Cabaret (2007), benefit concerts (2004, except December. for public tour information or to arrange a meeting. 2008), Gray Brechin lecture (2003), Julia details or information thank you for your gift to help Morgan House tour (2002), Julia Morgan on group tours, contact the preserve our beautiful landmark, the Gala (2002) and Julia Morgan birthday Berkeley City Club building designed by Landmark Heritage foundation. celebrations (1995, 2005). Please join us Julia Morgan, 1929-30. on January 18, 2009 to celebrate Julia  morgan’s induction into the california LaNDMarK HerItaGe museum Hall of Fame. read more in fOuNDatION this newsletter about the museum’s trib- 2315 Durant avenue #306 ute and the reception at the Berkeley City Berkeley Ca 94704 Club, jointly sponsored by the LHf and Phone/fax: (510) 883-9710 the Berkeley City Club. [email protected] the foundation’s success depends on LHf Office is staffed the generosity of our friends and we tues., Wed. & thurs. 10am–2pm thank each and every one of you who supports our efforts. n

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JuLiA morgAn to be inducted into cALiForniA hALL oF FAme Public Events He LaNDMarK HerItaGe fOuNDatION has received news that Julia Morgan (1872-1957), archi- at the Ttect of our Berkeley City Club building, will be Berkeley City Club inducted into the California Hall of fame on December 15, 2008. she will join eleven other legendary Californians who have been selected for induction into the Hall of fame this  year based upon their influence in the state of California, the you are iNviteD nation and the world. to atteND In nominating Julia Morgan the California Hall of fame aquatic exercise offered the following: “As California’s first woman architect, Julia Morgan surmounted gender barriers at home and abroad, inspiring generations of young (ongoing) women to follow their dreams ... thursdays 12–1 pm & In a field dominated by men, Morgan succeeded in becoming one of the most prolific fridays 4–5 pm architects in American history, designing more than seven hundred buildings over her forty-seven-year career. Climbing scaffolds and descending into trenches in her skirts, she bridge Players supervised the construction of schools, churches, stores, YWCA buildings, hospitals, hous- (ongoing) es, and apartments. At the same time, she spent twenty-eight years working on California’s Mondays 1 pm most magnificent building, William Randolph Hearst’s home at San Simeon.” berkeley chamber the California Hall of fame is the brain child of first Lady of California, and was established in 2006 and resides in of History, Performances Women and the arts in sacramento. Inductees or their surviving family members will feb 17, april 14, receive the Spirit of California Medal at the December 15th award ceremony to be held & May 19, 2009 at the California Museum. accepting the award on behalf of Miss Morgan will be her great niece ellen B. North. the award ceremony is closed to the general public except chess club classes for major museum donors. (ongoing) an exhibit displaying the stories and achievements of this year’s inductees will Mondays 7–8:30 pm be unveiled at the time of the award ceremony and will be on public display for the coming year. Julia Morgan’s handmade model of san simeon will be on view at that central Works theatre time. Her accomplishments, along with those of the other inductees will become part thurs, fri, sat, sun of the Museum’s year-round education campaign. Joining Julia Morgan as inductees this year will be four other posthumous awardees: city commons fridays 11:30 am–1:30 pm theodor Geisel – “Dr. Seuss”, children’s book author – Depression-era documentary photographer actors reading Writers – Scientist, double Nobel prize winner – California governor and senator, university founder (ongoing) 1st Monday 7 pm Other recipients include: – Internationally recognized jazz musician tea with rosemary – Two-time Oscar winning actress fridays 4:30–5:30 pm robert Graham – Los Angeles artist known for his public art and designer of Spirit of California Medal Pacific mozart concert – Composer, music producer and humanitarian friday, Dec 19, 7 pm Jack LaLanne – “Godfather” of American fitness – Multiple Oscar nominee and three-time winner “a christmas carol” – Known for “California Cuisine” & the Edible Schoolyard Program friday, Dec 19, 6 pm award recipients are selected by the California Museum, the California arts Council and the Governor’s and Maria shriver’s offices, working from established selection criteria to identify nominations. Call the Berkeley City Club the Museum is located at 1020 “O” street, sacramento Ca, one block from the state Capitol. It is open tuesdays through saturdays from 10 to 5 and sundays from (510) 848-7800 for details. 12 to 5. More information available at www.californiamuseum.org.

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