The Big "C", Hillside letter on Tightwad Hill in Berkeley, United States.
The concrete letter C stands 120 feet tall and 90 feet wide on the slope of Tightwad Hill, visible from multiple locations in Berkeley.
Students from the University of California, Berkeley constructed this monumental letter in 1903 to mark their presence on the educational landscape.
The concrete structure represents a physical connection between the University of California Berkeley community and its surrounding environment.
Visitors can reach the letter through a moderate hiking trail that starts near the California Memorial Stadium and continues uphill for approximately 20 minutes.
The site includes metal poles where students previously installed swings, creating an additional recreational element to this university symbol.
Location: Berkeley
GPS coordinates: 37.87460,-122.24960
Latest update: April 2, 2025 07:27
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