Buchanan Residence, 700 Via Somonte, Malaga Cove, Palos Verdes Estates
Contributor
Cutter, Kirtland Kelsey, 1860-1939 (architect) Olmsted Associates (architect) Leonard, Clinton (builder) Buchanan, James E. (owner) Buchanan, James E., Mrs. (owner) Blaine, Miles (owner) Rous, Irmadelle (owner) Rous, Beatrice (owner) Nutt, Roy (owner)
Electronically digitized by the Palos Verdes Library District, from the Palos Verdes Homes Association Photograph Collection held in the Local History Room. Copyright status must be investigated before publishing or commercial use. To obtain permission and images for publication purposes please contact the Palos Verdes Library District.
Description
Image shows interior view of the Mr. and Mrs. James E. Buchanan residence, located on Via Somonte, on lots 14, 27 & 26 block 1516, tract 6884 in Malaga Cove. View shows living room of single-story, seven-room stucco house with tile roof. Visible is a long carved wooden table in front of recessed alcove at right with bookshelves and a bust sculpture of a woman flanked by a pair of glass ewers. A chandelier is suspended from the open beam ceiling, and a sculpture of a mother and child in rececessed alcove beneath a seascape painting is visible in background. Landscaping was designed by the Olmsted Brothers, Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. (1870-1957) and John Charles Olmsted (1852-1920.) This home is said to have received an honor award from the Southern California chapter of the American Institute of Architects for residences of seven to fifteen rooms, 1927-1929. The home was later owned by Miles Blaine, Irmadelle and Beatrice Rous, and Roy Nutt. Date Built: 1927 Photo Source: Palos Verdes Homes Association PVH building permit #130.
Type
Text
Format
1 photographic print (b/w); 7 x 9 in.
Identifier
pvld:1410 000022533 1147
Subject
Houses--California--Palos Verdes Estates (Malaga Cove) Buchanan residence Living rooms
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