"F. K. Shattuck's house circa 1885.  Shattuck was an owner of a very successful livery business in Oakland, an early mayor and an Alameda County supervisor.  He owned much of what we consider downtown Berkeley when the area just began to develop, a good bit from his untiring efforts and his civic and entrepreneurial zeal.  He convinced the railroad to extend their line to what became downtown Berkeley, where he held much property. He was generous with his orchards and always donated to causes like the Fourth of July fireworks fund and other local civic events. He was not pleased, however, with Mary Townsend and her attempt to stop the railroad. From the book ""Eccentrics, Heroes, and Cutthroats"" by Richard Schwartz. Photo: Courtesy Richard Schwartz"
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