36 years of preservation



Photo: Daniella Thompson, 2004

The Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association (BAHA) is Berkeley’s non-profit preservation organization whose mission is to promote, through education, an understanding and appreciation for Berkeley’s history, and to encourage the preservation of its historic buildings. Incorporated on 9 December 1974, the organization has been active since 1971 (read about BAHA’s history).

The McCreary-Greer House at 2318 Durant Avenue is the Association’s headquarters, donated to BAHA in 1986 by Ruth Alice Greer. Built in 1901 in the Classic Revival style, it is a City of Berkeley Landmark.

We’re open to the public on Thursday afternoons between 2:00 and 6:00 pm. The office is located in the rear of the building.



Anthony and Lesley, BAHA’s hardworking staff

BAHA’s accomplishments:

  • Establishment of Berkeley’s Landmarks Preservation Ordinance in 1974
  • State Historic Resources Inventory: identified over 700 buildings eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
  • Over 900 articles published in the Berkeley Gazette, Berkeley Voice, and Berkeley Daily Planet
  • Annual house tours with comprehensive guidebooks
  • Hundreds of lectures and walking tours
  • A research archive on Berkeley buildings, neighborhoods, and architects
  • Publications, including the books Berkeley Landmarks and Picturing Berkeley, and seven monographs
  • The BAHA and Berkeley Landmarks websites
  • The BAHA News online journal
  • Maintenance of the McCreary-Greer House
  • A staffed office at our headquarters
  • Historic information to those interested in researching their home or neighborhood
  • On-going survey projects
  • Numerous landmark applications
  • Participation in civic preservation efforts
  • Representation on City of Berkeley boards and commissions

Ready to join?

Use the membership form to select your membership level.


BAHA’s committees:

  • Preservation Action Committee (PAC)
    Meets monthly to discuss current preservation issues.
  • Special Projects
    Setting up a program to have plaques available for Berkeley Landmarks. Developing tax incentives for historical properties.
  • Events
    Plans the schedule of events for the year.
    Helps to plan and staff specific events.
  • Office
    A planning committee with the goal of making the office run more efficiently.
  • Newsletter
    Plans and oversees production of each issue of the quarterly BAHA newsletter.
  • House Tour
    Plans and produces the spring and fall house tours.
  • McCreary-Greer House
  • McCreary-Greer Garden

Want to volunteer?

Contact the BAHA office.


Your donation is tax-deductible

Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association
2318 Durant Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 841-2242

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