Wheeler Hall

Wheeler Hall is a university building at UC Berkeley designed in classical revival style with a granite facade and symmetrical layout. The four-story structure with seven uniform sections houses classrooms and a large auditorium with modern facilities throughout its interior.

The building was completed in 1917 and named after Benjamin Ide Wheeler, who served as UC Berkeley's president from 1899 to 1919. It was conceived as a key structure supporting the university's academic mission during the early 20th century.

The building served as a gathering space for students throughout the decades and remains a focal point for discussions and meetings on campus today. Its layout continues to reflect this social role in the daily life of the university community.

The interior is easy to navigate with clear access to the auditorium and classrooms across multiple levels. Visitors should note that the building sees heavy use during the academic term, and timing a visit during lighter periods makes for a better experience.

In 1940, Swedish Consul General Carl Wallerstedt presented the Nobel Prize in Physics to physicist Ernest Lawrence in the building's auditorium. This event made the hall an unexpected venue for one of science's highest honors.

Location: California

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: 37.87103,-122.25906

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:43