History Corner

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Once Upon A Hillside: 25, 50, 75, 100, and 125 years ago by David Mostardi December 1898 The Hillside Club was born on 5 October 1898. No newspaper articles about the young Hillside Club could be found this month. December 1923 [The Hillside Clubhouse was destroyed in the Berkeley Fire of 17 September 1923] Special Directors Meeting, Dec 3: It was the sense of the meeting that the Dirctors this evening ask authority from the Club so that in their discretion the directors migh

Once Upon A Hillside: 25, 50, 75, 100, and 125 years ago by David Mostardi November 1898 Hillside Club Meeting: The Hillside Club will meet tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 2 nd , at the resident of Mrs. Preble on Arch Street, near Cedar. The subject of the paper will be “Shall we fill in our Building Lots?” A number of new designs for houses by a San Francisco architect will be a fine addition to the “scrap book” of plans now on exhibition at the club. [Berkeley World Gazette, 1 No

Once Upon A Hillside: 25, 50, 75, 100, and 125 years ago by David Mostardi October 1898 The First Meeting of the Hillside Club The Hillside Club sprang into existence October 5, 1898. No, let me qualify that: it did not “spring”—it was the result of earnest thought on the part of many ladies, who recognized the beauty of our hills and the awfulness of many of the houses. Its object was primarily to protect the hills of Berkeley from unsightly grading and the building of unsui

by David Mostardi, Club Historian Once Upon A Hillside: 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago May 1923 Directors Meeting: Moved and seconded that the Club rent a safety deposit box at the First National Bank, formerly the Berkeley Commercial and Savings Bank, and that the Club’s valuable papers be deposited there. Social Evening: The last meeting of the year took the form of a reception to the incoming officers. Much interest has been aroused in the selection for president, and applau

by David Mostardi, Club Historian Once Upon A Hillside: 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago April 1923 Business Meeting, March 5 Architectural influence: Mrs. Foulds reported that the action of the Hillside Club was too late, as the plans had been completed for the Pacific School of Religion’s buildings along certain lines of design on account of a certain provision of money. She further called attention to the ideals of the Hillside in building of the future, and suggested that it

by David Mostardi, Club Historian Once Upon A Hillside: 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago March 1923 Business Meeting, March 5 Camp Fire Girls: President C. W. Whitney introduced Mrs. Kibbe who gave a brief talk to acquaint the members with the Camp Fire Organization. After Mrs. Kibbe, Mrs. Marston spoke in high commendation of the work of the organization, as did Mrs. C. W. [Margaret] Whitney. Upon motion it was carried that the Hillside Club endorse the work of the Camp Fire and

The History Corner by David Mostardi, Club Historian Once Upon A Hillside: 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago February 1923 Business Meeting: President Whitney told the sad news of the death that day (Feb 5) of Mr. Earll H. Webb, an honorary member and early active member of the Hillside Club. Mr. Frank M. Todd reminded the members that it was largely because of the effort and interest of Mr. Webb that the club exists. In the organization for the Community Chest for Berkeley, the c

by David Mostardi, Club Historian Once Upon A Hillside: 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago January 1923 New Year’s Party: Since New Year’s Eve came on Sunday, the usual reception of the New Year was postponed until New Year’s Night. Dr. Grant and his Committee furnished a delightful program which began with old-fashioned dances for which good music had been provided. Lancers and waltzes gave all an opportunity to take part in the fun. Later, Old Father Time, excellently portrayed b

Once Upon A Hillside: 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago December 1922 Business Meeting: The report of the Property Committee, Mr. Palmer chairman, was made that a mezzanine had been built above the rear part of the stage. The mezzanine is to be used as a property room. The newly-appointed Librarian of the Club gave a short talk on the Club’s library which is almost entirely the result of the interest of Mr. Russell Osborn when he was President. Mr. Preble briefly explained the con

Once Upon A Hillside: 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago November 1922 Director’s Meeting: Dr. Eakle and Miss Woodall, President and Secretary of the Hillside Clubhouse Association were present to consider with the directors the consummation of the negotiations of transferring the property of the Hillside Clubhouse Association to the Hillside Club. In accordance with the authorization of President Whitney at the June meeting of the Directors on the advice of Mr. Foulds, legal advis

Once Upon A Hillside: 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago October 1922 Business Meeting: The subject for the consideration of the evening was “Better Films,” Mrs. J. F. Johnston, Chairman of the Berkeley Better Films Committee and one of the delegates of the Club to that Committee discussed briefly Better Pictures, Types of Work, Elimination of Stupid Pictures, and the newspaper reports and bulletins. The physical conditions under which pictures are produced were then discussed. Mr.

Once Upon A Hillside: 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago September 1922 Board of Director’s Meeting: A report on the new hardwood floor was given by Mr. Whitney of a bid from the Inlaid Floor Co., Emeryville, of 36¢ a foot for 2000 feet, oil and varnish, but no staining. Moved and approved that a new floor be put on the stage, finished to match the new oak floor. Club picnic: At the invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Swett that the Hillside Club picnic at their ranch “Hillgirt” on Se

by David Mostardi, Club Historian Once Upon A Hillside: 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago May 1922 Social Meeting: A gala social meeting of...

by David Mostardi, Club Historian Once Upon A Hillside: 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago April 1922 Social Meeting: The entertainment for the...