McCreary-Greer House

Historical marker location:

2318 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, California

( Marker is on Durant Avenue east of Ellsworth Street, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1998

1901. City of Berkeley Landmark - Designated 1986.

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The California Gold Rush of 1849 brought a huge influx of people to the state. In just two years, the population of San Francisco grew from 1,000 to 25,000. However, only a small percentage of gold-seekers actually struck it rich, and many ended up in debt or poverty.