On April 30, 1925, the Pacific School of Religion laid the cornerstone for Holbrook Hall, a new library admired for its Gothic architecture. Community members celebrated the school's move to a scenic site overlooking Berkeley and the Bay. Holbrook Hall was a significant educational space, named after benefactor Charles Holbrook, although its library function ceased as its collection relocated to the Graduate Theological Union. The building remains a central part of Berkeley's Holy Hill, symbolizing ongoing religious education. Additionally, in 1925, UC Berkeley hosted an Iris flower show, engaging the community in horticultural appreciation.
The Pacific School of Religion's new library, which began construction in 1925, was envisioned to be one of the finest educational facilities in the West.
Moses once stood on the mount to present the law, and on this sacred hill in Berkeley, speakers connected the importance of education with the gospel.
Holbrook Hall, initially the library for the Pacific School of Religion, remains, yet its original purpose ceased decades ago when its collection moved to another campus.
The flower show in May 1925 featured 600 varieties of iris, highlighting the flourishing community involvement in nature and education on the UC Berkeley campus.
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