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Ventura Historic Landmark #39 is described as “the home and office of Dr. Thomas E. Cunnane, the City’s physician after the death of Dr. Bard in 1902. The structure is one of the few remaining examples of Queen Anne cottage style architecture.”
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At the time it was built in 1926, the Garner House was one of the largest residences in Claremont. The Spanish Colonial Revival style house, designed by Pasadena architect Arthur Munson, was built for Herman and Bess Garner and their three sons.
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Cooper House in the French Park area of Santa Ana was built for Rev. John H. Cooper and his family in 1900. It a characteristic example of the architectural eclecticism of the time combining elements of the Colonial Revival and Queen Anne styles.
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Groundbreaking for the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church church building and parish hall in Orange was on April 18, 1923. The Spanish Mission Revival style church, designed by Lindley and Selkirk, was dedicated with 3 services on March 9, 1924.
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Mauretania Apartments in Los Angeles opened in 1936 as the Mar-Si Apartments. The 12-unit Streamline Moderne building was produced by architect Milton J. Black and contractor Security Finance and Building Company for Silas and Margaret Slusher.
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Chips Restaurant in Hawthorne, the inspiration of Jim and Martha Davidson, opened in 1957. The Googie icon was designed by Los Angeles architect Harry Harrison. The community landmark has been in continuous operation since its opening.
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Believe it or not, the building at Hollywood Blvd and Highland Ave had 4 stories when it was built in 1914. Bank of America had it remodeled into a 1-story building in 1935. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium moved into the building in 1992.
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