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Sather Gate
The Sather Gate is a momentous landmark in the University of California campus, in Berkeley. Spread over 0.2 acres (0.081 hectares), the site occupies great vitality. It was constructed in 1910 by esteemed architect John Galen Howard. It is an impeccable example of the Classical Revival and the Beaux Arts style of architecture. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Sather Tower is most commonly known as "The Campanile" to locals. Easily spotted in the Berkeley skyline, it remains the third tallest bell and clock tower in the world. For a small fee, you can take an elevator ride and a flight of stairs to the eighth floor observation deck. Inside, you'll find a full concert carillon comprised of 61 massive bells. Looking outside you'll find a lovely aerial view of Berkeley and the San Francisco Bay. Except in summer, brief concerts are played regularly, three times a day, with the longest concert played on Sunday afternoons.
Nestled within the sprawling campus of the University of California, the Hearst Memorial Mining Building was a space where research pertaining to mining materials like magnetic, chemical materials was conducted. This building is included in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and is California's Historical Landmark.
