Fox Court and Fox Common, Berkeley
United States historic place
| Fox Common | |
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| Interactive map of Fox Common | |
| Location | 1670-1676 University Ave., Berkeley, California, U.S. |
| Berkeley Landmark | |
| Designated | December 7, 1998 |
| Reference no. | 211 |
Fox Court and Fox Common are two historic building complexes located at University Avenue in Berkeley, California, U.S.. Fox Court is listed on the National Register of Historic Places since February 4, 1982; and listed as a Berkeley Landmark by the city since November 20, 1978. Fox Common is listed as a Berkeley Landmark by the city since December 7, 1998.
01History
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.
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