Julia Morgan Hall, University building at UC Botanical Garden, Berkeley, United States.
Julia Morgan Hall is a wooden university building in Berkeley's Botanical Garden, designed in bungalow style with a white exterior, large windows, and a wide deck. The structure includes modern amenities such as WiFi, audiovisual equipment, accessible restrooms, and a kitchen for hosting events and gatherings.
The building was constructed in 1911 as Senior Women's Hall on the UC Berkeley campus. In 2014, it was disassembled into four sections and transported to the Botanical Garden, where it was reassembled at its current location.
The hall bears the name of Julia Morgan, a pioneer in women's education at UC Berkeley, and stands today in the Botanical Garden as a reminder of her achievement as the first female civil engineering graduate.
The building sits among garden paths and is easily reached from the Botanical Garden's main entrance. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and pay attention to the garden's hours, as the hall is accessible during those times.
The building was disassembled into four sections and transported miles away in an unusual engineering project before being reassembled. This complex relocation represents a modern approach to preserving historic wooden structures.
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