Fox Court and Fox Common are two historic building complexes located at University Avenue in Berkeley, California, U.S..[3][4] Fox Court is listed on the National Register of Historic Places since February 4, 1982;[5] and listed as a Berkeley Landmark by the city since November 20, 1978.[6] Fox Common is listed as a Berkeley Landmark by the city since December 7, 1998.[7]

History

Fox Court and Fox Common embody a regional Northern California-style of storybook architecture of the 1920s, sometimes referred to as "Hansel and Gretel," or "Medieval Dollhouse."[5] Fox Court and Fox Common were both designed by Carl Fox and built by his company the Fox Brothers Construction Firm.[5]

Fox Court history

Fox Court consists of eighteen apartments are arranged in a series of one- and two story building.[5] Three shops are located on the ground floor.[5] The complex was constructed in stages between 1920 and 1930, is U-shaped, wrapping around a lushly planted interior courtyard.[5] The structure is wood framed, with a brick and concrete exterior.[5]

Fox Common history

Fox Common consists of two cottages, both are two story buildings.[7] The Rose and William Berteaux Cottage (a different Fox Cottage) was designated a City of Berkeley Landmark on June 7, 1999,[7] and moved in 2001 from 2612 Channing Way to 2350 Bowditch Street, Berkeley.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ "FOX COURT". CA State Parks. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
  3. ^ "National Register #82002159: Fox Court in Berkeley, California". noehill.com. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
  4. ^ Cerny, Susan (January 12, 2002). "Fox's romantic retreats hide within busy University Ave". The Berkeley Daily Planet. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Fox Court". National Park Service. Retrieved September 9, 2023. With accompanying pictures
  6. ^ "List of Designated City Landmarks, Structures of Merit & Historic Districts" (PDF). City of Berkeley. January 2023. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 30, 2023.
  7. ^ a b c d Cerny, Susan (January 12, 2002). "Berkeley Landmarks: Fox Court & Fox Common". Berkeley Heritage. Retrieved 2023-09-09.

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