Buchanan Residence, 700 Via Somonte, Malaga Cove, Palos Verdes Estates.

Abstract/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 outdoor fireplace area in patio of single-story, seven-room stucco house with tile roof. Visible is a swinging sofa in front of American Indian rug on tile floor. A ladder-back chair with woven seat and tile table is visible at left. A bronze figure of a lion is in arched niche above fireplace, to the right of a suspended strand of drying chiles. 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.
Subject(s): Houses--California--Palos Verdes Estates (Malaga Cove)
Buchanan residence
Patios--California--Palos Verdes Estates
Fireplaces
Date Created: 1930-00-00
Title: Buchanan Residence, 700 Via Somonte, Malaga Cove, Palos Verdes Estates.
Name(s): 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
Date Created: 1930-00-00
Extent: 1 photographic print (b/w); 7 x 9 in.
Abstract/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 outdoor fireplace area in patio of single-story, seven-room stucco house with tile roof. Visible is a swinging sofa in front of American Indian rug on tile floor. A ladder-back chair with woven seat and tile table is visible at left. A bronze figure of a lion is in arched niche above fireplace, to the right of a suspended strand of drying chiles. 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.
Identifier(s): 000022327 (Bar Code)
359 (Negative Number)
Note(s):

Date Built: 1927

Photo Source: Palos Verdes Homes Association

Citation: Palos Verdes Bulletin, December 1930, p. 2.

PVH building permit #130.
Subject(s): Houses--California--Palos Verdes Estates (Malaga Cove)
Buchanan residence
Patios--California--Palos Verdes Estates
Fireplaces
Held by: Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library.
Location: Local History Room.
Shelf locator: PVLH.Res.67.V.Som.700.14
Restrictions on Access: Electronically digitized by the Palos Verdes Library District from the Palos Verdes Library Local History Room Photo Collection. 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.
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