Charles Green

Charles Green was an illustrator and engraver active in California during the early 20th century. He is primarily known for his detailed and artistic contributions to promotional materials, maps, and bird’s-eye views, most notably the striking aerial illustration for the 1907 Boulevard Gardens promotional brochure, which showcased North Berkeley with intricate detail and artistic flair.

Sierra Arts & Engraving, the studio associated with Green, specialized in crafting visuals that captured the optimism and ambition of California’s rapid urbanization. Operating within the Bay Area’s vibrant printing and publishing scene, it served the growing demand for promotional materials that highlighted California’s opportunities. While details about its origins, leadership, and operations remain elusive, its surviving output reflects the company’s role in documenting and promoting the development of North California’s burgeoning suburban and urban landscapes.