California’s Cinderella Ranch House: A Real-life Fairy Tale

What is known as the “Cinderella Ranch” started on a small scale. In fact, it was a single house in…

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The Birth of the California Ranch House

The post-War era is pivotal for Southern California architecture, culture and the families who lived here. As industries such as…

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Spanish Colonial Revival Architecture in Los Angeles

Because I’m an architecture nerd, I get really excited when I see distinctive buildings. It’s not uncommon for me to…

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The Story of LA’s Own: Googie Architecture

As America recovered from the Depression and World War II, the culture that followed exemplified a renewed zest for life.…

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The Essence of Mid-century Modern Architecture

  California in the post-World War II years was brimming with optimism and opportunity. Enter Mid-century Modern architecture! After a…

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The Dingbat: An Appreciation

Southern California is home to some of the best examples of architecture out there. We have Spanish Colonial revival, Tudor,…

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