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

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CollectionPalos Verdes Homes Association Photo CollectionDate1929-04-06DescriptionImage 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".NotesDate Built: 1927Photo Source: Palos Verdes Homes AssociationPVH building permit #130.Photo Format1 photographic print (b/w)External LinkResidence featured in August 1929 issue of California Arts & Architecture (pg. 21-25)Held ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History CenterBar Code000022418Shelf LocationPVLH.Res.67.V.Som.700.22Restrictions 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.Address700,Via Somonte,Malaga Cove,Palos Verdes Estates,90274,USALocation^[1]

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SubjectHouses--California--Palos Verdes Estates (Malaga Cove)Buchanan residenceLiving roomsYeomen WardersTime Period1921-1930

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ArchitectCutter, Kirtland Kelsey, 1860-1939Olmsted AssociatesBuilderLeonard, ClintonOwnerBuchanan, James E.Buchanan, James E., Mrs.Blaine, MilesRous, IrmadelleRous, BeatriceNutt, Roy

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