39 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 Hundreds of articles published in the Berkeley Gazette, Berkeley Voice, and Berkeley Daily Planet, including the series Berkeley Observed and East Bay: Then & Now. 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, Picturing Berkeley, 41 Berkeley Walking Tours, 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 archive provides help in researching your home or neighborhood Ongoing 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. House Tour Committee Plans and produces the annual spring house tour. Helps research the history of the houses and tour area for the tour guidebook. Events Committee Plans the schedule of events for the year. Helps to plan and staff specific events. Publications Committee Plans and oversees production of BAHA publications. Archive Committee A planning committee with the goal of making the office run more efficiently. House & Garden Committee Responsibile for upkeep of the McCreary-Greer house and 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 Copyright © 2006–2010 BAHA. All rights reserved.