Old Towne Property Articles

54 - Nov / Dec 12

Larger than a bungalow, the design of the Craftsman-style home borrows a number of characteristic elements from such architects as Sylvanis Marston, Charles and Henry Greene and others who worked in Pasadena shortly after the turn of the last century. The day President Herbert Hoover... Read More →

Larger than a bungalow, the design of the...

The Wonderful World of Jenkins

with Andrews and Morgan Jenkins

53 - Sep / Oct 12

Homeowners Andrews and Morgan Jenkins relax in their Eichler living room, which features classic rock memorabilia on the wall and retro ’50s furnishings, including a Kagan “Ameoba” teakwood table and Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair. The vintage ’60s armchair was the first piece of mid-century modern... Read More →

Homeowners Andrews and Morgan Jenkins relax in their...

Chuck & Sheila Walstead

Moderne Family

51 - May / Jun 12

Homeowners Sheila and Chuck Walstead relax in their front yard on East Palm while daughter Soleil and son Levi peddle by on a classic Schwinn tandem bicycle. One of the few example of Streamline Moderne architecture in Orange County, the residence was built in 1938... Read More →

Homeowners Sheila and Chuck Walstead relax in their...

Meet Dale & Gayle

50 - Mar / Apr 12

The front porch of the Ray’s old bungalow turned out to be the most beloved and surprising treasures of their recently purchased home, says Gayle Ray, homeowner. Gayle and Dale Ray never anticipated living in an historic home in Old Towne Orange, but that’s exactly what... Read More →

The front porch of the Ray’s old bungalow...

Artists in Orange

49 - Jan / Feb 12

A stop on this year’s Old Towne Orange home tour, the historic bungalow on South Grand features a multi-gable roof and wide lap siding. When Dave and Lora Royster welcomed more than 1,300 people to their home during the 2011 Old Towne Orange Home Tour, they relished the... Read More →

A stop on this year’s Old Towne Orange home tour,...

A Colorful Couple

48 - Nov / Dec 11

Painter Michael Jewell took a month to complete the jewel–toned exterior. Every inch was sanded and hand–painted, not sprayed, just as it would have been done in 1900. “People think it’s purple, but it’s actually blue,” says Michelle Carder of the colorful and historic home... Read More →

Painter Michael Jewell took a month to complete...

Well Rounded in Old Towne

47 - Sep / Oct 11

Originally built for the Lee family in 1907, the Bennett’s Victorian hip–roof cottage features a circular wraparound porch and distinctive Corinthian columns. In business for 43 years, the Lee’s grocery store was a landmark at 128 North Glassell in Old Towne next to what is now Citrus City... Read More →

Originally built for the Lee family in 1907,...

An Eichler in Orange

46 - Jul / Aug 11

The Webbs added onto their bedroom several years ago, procuring the services of local architect Susan Secoy Jensen, AIA. The addition blends seamlessly with the home’s original design, featuring a disappearing corner that blurs the boundary between interior and exterior space. Deb and Jon Webb... Read More →

The Webbs added onto their bedroom several years...

Living with the Langstons

45 - May / Jun 11

The stately home on North Shaffer has evolved over the years after a series of different homeowners made their own unique additions to the house. Current owners Jim and Leila Langston have added the finishing touches, including the brick walkway at the entry. According to... Read More →

The stately home on North Shaffer has evolved...

Calling on the Califfs

44 Mar / Apr 11

The Califf’s two–story, Craftsman–style home was designed after Teri Califf’s great–grandparent’s home in Los Angeles. A renowned architect in Old Towne, Jon Califf has succeeded in creating a new residence that showcases the look and feel of a historic property. Jon Califf stands with his mother... Read More →

The Califf’s two–story, Craftsman–style home was designed after...