Artemesia is a seven bedroom/seven bath, 13,290sf Craftsman built in 1913 on 1.8 acres in the Hollywood Hills. It features six Batchelder-tile fireplaces, hand-blown art glass panels, a unique english arts and crafts interior, nearly 2 acres of wooded grounds with...
From this book written in 1922: Wheeler J. Bailey A business firmly rooted in time as well as in substantial integrity is the W. J. Bailey Company, which has been in existence at San Diego since 1888. Mr. Bailey is perhaps the dean of building material manufacturers...
The exterior of the 1907 Wheeler J. Bailey House, the grounds (expertly maintained by Marlene!) and views of the La Jolla Cove:
We finish the upstairs tour of the main house, and then view the two apartments:
Hopefully this video will give more people an opportunity to appreciate the work of Irving Gill, Frank Mead (the architects who got it built) and Wheeler J. Bailey, the original owner who was instrumental in getting other buildings built in this era - namely at the...
Yesterday I had the distinct pleasure of touring the Wheeler J. Bailey house in La Jolla, thanks to reader Curt who introduced me to the gracious owners, Dave, Marlene, and Jean. The house was built in 1907 by Irving Gill and Frank Mead - for more history, click here:...
This film, produced by architectural historian Esther McCoy, documents the Walter Luther Dodge house in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, and the life of its architect, Irving John Gill. The film was made to advocate for its preservation during a 7-year battle...
From BI: Conservationists are battling to declare the David and Gladys Wright House in Arizona a landmark before it is destroyed forever. Back in June, developer 8081 Meridian paid $1.8 million for the Phoenix residence, designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright in...
Thanks to daytrip for sending this in! Villa Sorriso spills over the Mayacama Mountains between Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Stucco and limestone envelope close to 20,000 square feet of living space: 5 suites, library, theater, elevator, cellars for art and wine, bridge...
Hat tip to J.M. for sending this in from the Seattle Times: THEY KNEW it the instant the real-estate agent opened the door. A jewel of a Midcentury modern in all its original, 60-years-ago glory. Untouched and in Broadmoor. Bones as cool as late-night jazz; interiors...
