Thorsen House
Historic house in California, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The William R. Thorsen House, often referred to as the Thorsen House, is a historic residence in Berkeley, California. Built in 1909 for William and Caroline Thorsen, it is one of the last of four standing ultimate bungalows designed by Henry and Charles Greene of the renowned architectural firm Greene & Greene and the only one located in Northern California.[4][5]
William R. Thorsen House | |
Location | 2307 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, California |
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Coordinates | 37°52′8.34″N 122°15′7.09″W |
Area | 0.4 acres (0.16 ha) |
Built | 1909 |
Architect | Greene & Greene[1] |
Architectural style | Ultimate bungalow, American Arts and Crafts Movement |
NRHP reference No. | 78000646[2] |
BERKL No. | 4 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | November 20, 1978[2] |
Designated BERKL | December 15, 1975 [3] |
Since 1942, it has been home to the Sigma Phi Society of the Thorsen House (alternatively Thorsen or the Sigma Phi Society of California), which hosts communal dinners, organizes small concerts, and offers tours for other students and members of the public, welcoming thousands of visitors a year.[6]
Thorsen can be toured throughout the week on an informal basis; one can simply knock on the door to visit.[7]