The Alfred E. Warren House,[1] also known as President's Mansion,[2] is the official residence of the President of California State University, Chico, located in Chico, California. Designed in 1922 by famed Californian architect Julia Morgan as a private residence, it has served as the university's presidential residence since 1945.[3]
| Alfred E. Warren House | |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Spanish Colonial Revival Mediterranean Revival |
| Location | 341 Mansion Ave Chico, California |
| Coordinates | 39°43′52″N 121°50′47″W / 39.730997°N 121.846299°W |
| Completed | 1922 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Julia Morgan |
History edit
The house was built 1922–23, designed by noted architect Julia Morgan, for local doctor Daniel H. Moulton.[4] It is the only building known to have been designed by Morgan in the city.[5] During this
The university purchased the residence in 1945, for $25,750.[6]
It underwent a $1.75 million renovation in 2016.[5]
The house was used as an events center and uninhabited between 1993 and 2023, until current university president Steve Perez moved into the residence in September 2023.[6]
References edit
- ^ California State University, Chico - Confined Space Program
- ^ Action News Now - For first time in 30 years, president resides in Chico State President's Mansion
- ^ The Orion - Former president residence will be renovated
- ^ California State University, Chico - Campus Master Plan 2004 SCH #2004092071 Draft Environmental Report
- ^ a b The Orion - President's Mansion Receives 1.75 Million Makeover
- ^ a b California State University, Chico - Living in Historic Home Gives New Meaning to Residential Campus