Wheeler Hall

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy
Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

Wheeler Hall, Classical Revival academic building at University of California, Berkeley, United States.

Wheeler Hall features a granite exterior with a central section of seven uniform bays and a steel frame structure rising four stories high.

Benjamin Ide Wheeler, president of UC Berkeley from 1899 to 1919, received recognition through the naming of this building completed in 1917.

The building became central to the Free Speech Movement during the 1960s and continues to serve as a gathering point for student demonstrations.

The renovated Wheeler Auditorium contains 730 seats and includes modern audio-visual equipment, updated climate control systems, and improved accessibility features.

Swedish Consul General Carl Wallerstedt presented the Nobel Prize in Physics to Professor Ernest Lawrence in Wheeler Auditorium on February 29, 1940.

Location: California

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: 37.87071,-122.25932

Latest update: May 16, 2025 07:01

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Wheeler Hall: Classical Revival academic building at University of California, Berkeley, United States » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes