Schoolcraft Residence, 749 Via Somonte, Malaga Cove, Palos Verdes Estates.

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CollectionPalos Verdes Homes Association Photo CollectionDate1928-02-01DescriptionImage shows view of the George O. and Helene Schoolcraft residence, located on Via Somonte, on lot 1, block 1538, tract 6884 in Malaga Cove. View looking northeast shows balcony overlooking enclosed patio of the two-story, ten-room stucco house with tile roof and two-car garage. Visible are outdoor curtains along balcony, and surrounding dense landscaping. The coastline of Torrance and Redondo Beach is visible in background. According to the "Italian Los Angeles: The Italian Resource Guide to Greater Los Angeles" web site's historical survey of Los Angeles (compiled with texts written by Gloria Ricci Lothrop, Ph.D, available online at http://www.italianlosangeles.org), "The extensive use of ironwork, tiles and windows brought from Italy contributes to the authenticity of this Tuscan villa designed by Edgar Clive in 1927." This house received an Art Jury Honorable Mention for notable architecture of 1927.NotesDate Built: 1926Photo Source: Palos Verdes Homes AssociationCitation: Palos Verdes Bulletin, December 1927, p. 2.PVH building permit #87.Photo Format1 photographic print (b/w)Held ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History CenterBar Code000022657Shelf LocationPVLH.Res.67.V.Som.749.8Restrictions on AccessElectronically 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.Address749,Via Somonte,Malaga Cove,Palos Verdes Estates,90274,USALocation^[1]

Topic

SubjectHouses--California--Palos Verdes Estates (Malaga Cove)Schoolcraft residencePatios--California--Palos Verdes EstatesTime Period1921-1930

Personal Name

ArchitectCline, EdgarBuilderWhiting, Boynton and PottsOwnerSchoolcraft, George O.Schoolcraft, George O., Mrs.

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