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

Abstract/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 beneath open-beam ceiling and chandelier is a long carved wooden table in front of recessed alcove at left with carved wooden panel, bookshelves and a bust sculpture of a woman flanked by a pair of glass ewers. A large stone sculpture of a lioness with cubs is visible on the table, and a longcase clock is along back wall to left of fireplace, above which hangs a portrait of a Yeomen Warder (Beefeater.) 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. Reverse of photo ink-stamped with "Padilla Company / Photography / 213 South Broadway / Los Angeles, California".
Subject(s): Houses--California--Palos Verdes Estates (Malaga Cove)
Buchanan residence
Living rooms
Yeomen Warders
Date Created: 1929-04-06
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: 1929-04-06
Extent: 1 photographic print (b/w); 8 x 10 in.
Abstract/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 beneath open-beam ceiling and chandelier is a long carved wooden table in front of recessed alcove at left with carved wooden panel, bookshelves and a bust sculpture of a woman flanked by a pair of glass ewers. A large stone sculpture of a lioness with cubs is visible on the table, and a longcase clock is along back wall to left of fireplace, above which hangs a portrait of a Yeomen Warder (Beefeater.) 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. Reverse of photo ink-stamped with "Padilla Company / Photography / 213 South Broadway / Los Angeles, California".
Identifier(s): 000022418 (Bar Code)
378 (Negative Number)
Note(s):

Date Built: 1927

Photo Source: Palos Verdes Homes Association

PVH building permit #130.
Subject(s): Houses--California--Palos Verdes Estates (Malaga Cove)
Buchanan residence
Living rooms
Yeomen Warders
Held by: Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library.
Location: Local History Room.
Shelf locator: PVLH.Res.67.V.Som.700.22
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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