Temple of Wings

Temple of Wings is a historic Greco-Roman style private estate located at 2800 Buena Vista Way in the La Loma Park neighborhood of Berkeley, California.

[5] Florence Treadwell Boynton was "California's chief exponent of rhythmic gymnastics,"[6] and promoted "open air motherhood," a parenting philosophy that maximized children's outdoor time.

[8] It was originally designed and constructed as a Greco-Roman colonnaded open-air private residence by architect Bernard Maybeck in 1911.

[2] The project was completed in 1914 by Arthur Randolph Monro, and it featured hung canvas in lieu of walls.

The Temple of Wings estate was also featured in the photography portfolio Dance for Life (1985) by Margaretta Mitchell.

Temple of Wings (1993), area leading to courtyard
Temple of Wings (1993), area leading to courtyard