Fox Court and Fox Common, Berkeley explained

Fox Court
Location:1472–1478 University Ave.,
Berkeley, Alameda County, California, U.S.
Refnum:82002159
Built:between 1927 and 1930
Coordinates:37.8703°N -122.2814°W
Designated Other1:California
Designated Other1 Number:N1018[1]
Designated Other1 Date:February 4, 1982
Designated Other2:Berkeley Landmark
Designated Other2 Number:24
Designated Other2 Date:November 20, 1978
Added:February 4, 1982
Architecture:Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements,
Hansel & Gretel
Fox Common
Location:1670–1676 University Ave.,
Berkeley, California, U.S.
Designation1:Berkeley Landmark
Designation1 Date:December 7, 1998
Designation1 Number:211

Fox Court and Fox Common are two historic building complexes located at University Avenue in Berkeley, California, U.S..[2] [3] Fox Court is listed on the National Register of Historic Places since February 4, 1982;[4] and listed as a Berkeley Landmark by the city since November 20, 1978.[5] Fox Common is listed as a Berkeley Landmark by the city since December 7, 1998.[6]

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." Fox Court and Fox Common were both designed by Carl Fox and built by his company the Fox Brothers Construction Firm.

Fox Court history

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

Fox Common history

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

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FOX COURT . 2023-09-09 . CA State Parks . en.
  2. Web site: National Register #82002159: Fox Court in Berkeley, California . 2023-09-09 . noehill.com.
  3. Web site: Cerny . Susan . January 12, 2002 . Fox’s romantic retreats hide within busy University Ave. . 2023-09-09 . The Berkeley Daily Planet.
  4. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=82002159}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Fox Court ]. September 9, 2023 . National Park Service. With
  5. Web site: January 2023 . List of Designated City Landmarks, Structures of Merit & Historic Districts . https://web.archive.org/web/20230630044415/https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/COB%20Landmarks%20Updated%20Jan%202023_0.pdf . June 30, 2023 . City of Berkeley.
  6. Web site: Cerny . Susan . January 12, 2002 . Berkeley Landmarks: Fox Court & Fox Common . 2023-09-09 . Berkeley Heritage.