Old Towne Property Articles

55 - Jan / Feb 13

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 →

49 - Jan / Feb 12

Artists in Orange

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, 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... Read More →

48 - Nov / Dec 11

A Colorful Couple

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 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... Read More →

47 - Sep / Oct 11

Well Rounded in Old Towne

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, 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... Read More →

46 - Jul / Aug 11

An Eichler in Orange

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 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... Read More →

45 - May / Jun 11

Living with the Langstons

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 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... Read More →