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George H. Standolph Residence

George H. Standolph Residence

?? W. Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, CA The Standolph residence was, quite a long time ago, a beautiful example of Barber's design number 23 from "The Cottage Souvenir No. 2". The house was located near the intersection of West Lincoln Avenue (now West Center street) and Manchester Avenue. If I had access to California Sanborn maps, I could pinpoint …
Zachariah H. Weller Residence

Zachariah H. Weller Residence

824 E. Kensington Road, Los Angeles, CA The Weller residence was originally located on North Figueroa amongst several oil derricks, so Mr. Weller had the house moved to its current location around 1900. This home is another wonderful example of Barber's design number 56 from "The Cottage Souvenir No. 2". It continues to be one of the most …
Oramil McHenry Residence

Oramil McHenry Residence

511 Crawford Road, Modesto, CA The McHenry residence is an absolute spectacular example of Barber's design number 36 from "The Cottage Souvenir No. 2". This home was built in 1893 within a vineyard and the exterior is in near "original" condition. About the only thing missing from the original exterior is the iron cresting that once adorned the …
Edward F. Dalton Residence

Edward F. Dalton Residence

2330 H Street, Sacramento, CA The Dalton residence is a classic example of Barber's design number 128 from the "Revised and Enlarged" edition of "The Cottage Souvenir No. 2" which was published in 1892. The well-maintained exterior features carved panels under the main and side gables that address the two streets. I still need to get interior photos of …