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 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 courtyard patio of single-story, seven-room stucco house with tile roof. An olive tree is visible in foreground of the stonework patio, with a water fountain at far right, a figural sculpture in arched niche in background, and adjacent homes on sloping hill at right. 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 Citation: Palos Verdes Bulletin, March 1928, p. 2. PVH building permit #130.
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