Jensen House

Historical marker location:

1675 La Loma Avenue, Berkeley, California

( Marker is at the intersection of La Loma Avenue and Hilgard Avenue on La Loma Avenue.)

Marker installed: 2000

George Jensen, Builder. 1891.

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The state's name is derived from a novel called "Las Sergas de Esplandián," which was published in 1510. The book, written by Garci Rodríguez de Montalvo, tells the story of a mythical island called California that is ruled by Queen Calafia and is said to be filled with gold and precious stones.