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Category Archives: Norman Revival
1 Van Sicklen, Oakland
This intriguing storybook home is attributed to William Raymond Yelland who made a name for himself designing some of the most flamboyant period revival residences in all of the Bay Area. Perhaps best known among them is Berkeley’s Normandy Village … Continue reading
18 Veteran, Oakland
Veteran Way in Glenview is perhaps our favorite tract of period revival homes in Oakland. Each one is impressively detailed and overflowing with exposed wood. They feel more like individual custom residences than part of a tract. The Norman revival … Continue reading
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1439 Hawthorne, Berkeley
The C H McNeil house is a distinguished Berkeley Norman revival designed by Henry Gutterson. Gutterson practiced in a variety of styles, but the one constant through all of his work is his highly refined aesthetic and spare detailing. His … Continue reading
2333 Rose, Berkeley
This staggering storybook Norman revival was designed and built by William Needham who was a local Berkeley real estate magnate and, it would seem, a particularly creative residential designer as well. There are numerous structures around Berkeley that at one … Continue reading
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20 Bellevue, Piedmont
This substantial Norman revival was designed by Albert Farr and built by Axel Cederborg who were the team responsible for some of the most exceptional residences in Piedmont. This particular example was actually the second home built by the pair … Continue reading
573 Spruce, Berkeley
Our featured home today is an especially picturesque Norman revival. Not only does the home have the typical turret at the entrance, but it boasts a second turret on a corner for good measure. Inside, it is fairly reserved but … Continue reading
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5427 Hillside, El Cerrito
Today we feature a charming El Cerrito Norman revival. Instead of the traditional turret at the front door this particular example features just a small gable to indicate the point of entrance. Inside, it is fairly understated as well with … Continue reading
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774 Hilldale, Berkeley
Our featured home today is a statuesque John Hudson Thomas Norman revival. Thomas’ early career was marked by extraordinary innovation and creativity but by the late 1920s commissions were streaming in and his homes became less inventive and more repetitive. … Continue reading
220 Lafayette, Piedmont
Our featured home today is a very late and decidedly understated design attributed to Albert Farr. The façade is largely Norman revival but the crenellated turret and stone door surround add a bit of medieval flavor as well. Inside, the … Continue reading
2431 Roosevelt, Alameda
This lovely Norman revival is particularly showy with its steeply pitched roof and imposing turret. Inside, it is equally impressive with a grand living room full of inventive details and hand-adzed woodwork. It is an especially creative take on a … Continue reading
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