Old Towne Property Articles

71 - Sep / Oct 15

with Sue Jackson

Country Roads proprietor Sue Jackson relaxes at home with her granddaughter, Riley. The couch, which came from one of her dealers at her Country Roads antiques store, complements the eclectic décor that includes a late-1800s pine stepback cupboard, plus an old Downtown Orange parking sign... Read More →

Country Roads proprietor Sue Jackson relaxes at home with her granddaughter, Riley. The couch, which came from one of her dealers at her Country Roads antiques store, complements the eclectic décor that includes a late-1800s... Read More →

66 - Nov / Dec 21

The Schroeder Family

Where Family Matters

The 1922 Craftsman Bungalow on North Pine is the home and working space of artist Katie Schroeder, whose business, Schroeder Studio Gallery, is also located in Old Towne. The connections are uncanny, the coincidences beyond belief. Yet for the Schroeder family of Old Towne Orange,... Read More →

The 1922 Craftsman Bungalow on North Pine is the home and working space of artist Katie Schroeder, whose business, Schroeder Studio Gallery, is also located in Old Towne. The connections are uncanny, the coincidences beyond... Read More →

63 - May / Jun 14

Springtime in Orange

with Tom & Arlene Avdeff

The front parlor showcases beautiful artwork, antique tables and plush upholstered furnishings, all illuminated by an eye-catching hanging art deco lamp. Beneath the expansive canopy of a magnificent stone-pine tree more than 100 years old, one of Old Towne’s most historic properties provides the perfect... Read More →

The front parlor showcases beautiful artwork, antique tables and plush upholstered furnishings, all illuminated by an eye-catching hanging art deco lamp. Beneath the expansive canopy of a magnificent stone-pine tree more than 100 years old,... Read More →

60 - Nov / Dec 13

The Smart Life

with Dale & Rosie Smart

Built in 1913, the Smart’s home on South Shaffer was once occupied by a successful local ranching family, the Luhrs, until 1946. The Prairie Style home features two porches where the Smart family likes to dine alfresco. When Dale and Rosie Smart acquired their historic... Read More →

Built in 1913, the Smart’s home on South Shaffer was once occupied by a successful local ranching family, the Luhrs, until 1946. The Prairie Style home features two porches where the Smart family likes to... Read More →

57 - May / Jun 13

At Home in Orange

with Sandy Quinn

A classic Craftsman built in 1909 has been home to Sandy Quinn for more than a decade, and featured twice on the Old Towne Preservation Association’s Home Tour. The wrap-around veranda was a popular design feature reflecting the lifestyle of the era when residents seemed... Read More →

A classic Craftsman built in 1909 has been home to Sandy Quinn for more than a decade, and featured twice on the Old Towne Preservation Association’s Home Tour. The wrap-around veranda was a popular design... Read More →

55 - Jan / Feb 13

A Gloryous Home

with Glory Johnson

Built in the early 1900s, the historic home on East Maple was physically transported in 1985 from its original location on Batavia Street in Old Towne. Homeowner Glory Johnson has recently completed most of the renovations on the Revival Victorian residence. - - - -... Read More →

Built in the early 1900s, the historic home on East Maple was physically transported in 1985 from its original location on Batavia Street in Old Towne. Homeowner Glory Johnson has recently completed most of the... Read More →

54 - Nov / Dec 12

At Home with the Imbodens

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 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... Read More →

53 - Sep / Oct 12

The Wonderful World of Jenkins

with Andrews and Morgan Jenkins

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 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... Read More →

51 - May / Jun 12

Chuck & Sheila Walstead

Moderne Family

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 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... Read More →

50 - Mar / Apr 12

Meet Dale & Gayle

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 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... Read More →