Cody's Books
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Cody's Books was an independent bookstore based in Berkeley, California. It "was a pioneer in bookselling, bringing the paperback revolution to Berkeley, fighting censorship, and providing a safe harb
Cody's Telegraph Avenue store held their closing sale July 4 – July 10, 2006
The restrooms at the Telegraph Avenue store, equipped with blackboards and chalk
Telegraph Avenue
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Telegraph Avenue is a street that begins, at its southernmost point, in the midst of the historic downtown district of Oakland, California, and ends, at its northernmost point, at the southern edge of
Cody's Books
…opened in 1956 on Euclid Avenue in Berkeley, California. It was founded by Fred (1916–1983) and Pat (1923–2010) Cody. It moved to a larger location on Telegraph Avenue in 1960. As the business expanded, it outgrew this property too. In 1962, Steve Van Strum joined the staff and built up the French and German book…
The northern end of Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley
The Fox Theatre is located on the southern end of Telegraph Avenue, in Downtown Oakland.
Telegraph Avenue in 2023