Wellman Hall, Berkeley

Wellman Hall, located between Giannini and Hilgard Halls, was built in a Classical Revival style. This hall is distinguished by its circular entrance, which is like a tower. Its facade is made of granite, which along with all the granite on the campus, was taken from the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Serving as an agricultural hall, Wellman Hall was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

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Sight Name: Wellman Hall
Sight Location: Berkeley, USA (See walking tours in Berkeley)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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