The Birdhouse Ranch, Another Twist on the Ranch House

The “birdhouse ranch,” or Mellenthin houses as they’re also called, were created by William Mellenthin, a developer who began building…

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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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The Function and Beauty of Brise Soleil

Here in Southern California, we get a lot of sun. There’s nothing surprising or new about that statement but what’s…

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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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