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The complex rounded forms of the Carl Wilson House

The complex rounded forms of the Carl Wilson House

University Avenue 860, Palo Alto

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#Architecture and design
Kyle McLonely

Built in 1906, this Palo Alto residence features unusual rounded forms dictated by the bay and high-quality workmanship.

The Carl Wilson House is a historic house in Palo Alto, California. Built in 1906, it was designed in the Colonial Revival architectural style. The house is almost two stories in height and is considered among the finest residential examples of its era in Palo Alto.

The design of the house is described as complex. It features striking colors and rounded forms dictated by the bay that are both unusual and difficult to execute. The workmanship of the house is particularly well done.

Located at 860 University Avenue, the house has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since January 2, 1980.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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