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Historical Houses. My first experience of a large number of historical houses was when I first visited San Francisco and saw the Victorian homes on a hill. Many had porches. What a delight to have a porch where you could rock and sip a drink in the summer time. I remember as a kid visiting one of my dad brothers in Washington. They lived in Seattle and had a big house with a porch. It made such an impression on me.

I love the house featured here (Mary Mitchell House). The center window reminds me of a chess piece. It is one of many historical homes left in Ventura which reminds of the pioneers who settled this country.
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Taylor McCord House

House to the right - located on Thompson Boulevard, Ventura

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The Olivas Adobe Historical Park is owned and operated by the City of Ventura. On the site is the Casa Grande, Great House, which is part of the extensive Rancho San Miguel property awarded to Raymundo Olivas as part of a Mexican Land Grant in 1842, by then Mexican Governor, Juan Bautista Alvarado. The site also has a smaller casa, built around 1865 that served many purposes and is presently part of a two million dollar retro-fitting and rehabilitation of both structures. The large house, built with adobe bricks, represents the Monterey Style so common with the wealthy during the California Rancho Period when the state was part of Mexico. The casa grande is furnished with period pieces and other decor representing the Victorian time frame.

By: Trip Advisor - Historical Buildings, Ventura

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  • WriterJanis Jan 7, 2012 @ 3:32 am | delete
    The Winchester Mystery House is a much see!
  • brbrooks Sep 1, 2011 @ 3:55 pm | delete
    Nice lens, I love the Mary Mitchell house. It's so beautiful!
  • blue22d May 18, 2011 @ 1:40 pm | delete
    Yes, thanks for visiting. I was recently in Philadelphia and you could walk down a street and see four or five different time periods in architecture. Give the age of the city, Philly kept building next to an older style of building....really gives a special flavor to the community.
  • Wednesday_Elf May 18, 2011 @ 8:20 am | delete
    Historical houses are always interesting to look at and become a part of our history. It's fascinating how historical architecture varies from one part of the country to another. For instance, you wouldn't find an adobe house in the NE. :) Enjoyed my tour here.
  • aesta1 Mar 27, 2011 @ 8:21 pm | delete
    Old houses with character will always be my choice.
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Mary Mitchell House

Richardsonian Romanesque: Characterized by castle-like appearance, rough-faced, squared stonework cladding, towers with conical roofs, asymmetrical façade.

OTHER PERIOD HOUSES:

Anglo-American, English, and French Period Houses

Colonial Revival 1880 - 1955

Neoclassical 1895 - 1950

Tudor 1890 - 1940

Chateauesque 1880 - 1910

Beaux Arts 1885 - 1930

French Eclectic 1915 - 1945

Mediterranean Period Houses

Italian Renaissance 1890 - 1935

Mission 1890 - 1920

Spanish Eclectic 1915 - 1940

Monterey 1925 - 1955

Pueblo Revival 1910 - Present

Modern Houses

Prairie 1900 - 1920

Craftsman 1905 - 1930

Modernistic 1920 - 1940

International 1925 - Present

Credit: http://www.sbconservancy.org/arch-styles.htm

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Home on Thompson Boulevard, Ventura

Downtown Ventura Apartments

PIRU MANSION - Queen Ann Style Home

On Park St., In Piru (Ventura County), California

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Reno 911, a TV series, was the first client permitted to shoot film at the Mansion in four years of requests. The Mansion has been used in many films and TV products, including:

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* Murder, She Wrote
* The Incredible Hulk
* Charlie's Angels
* Payne
* Ping!
* American Wedding
* Reno 911
* and many more

Notable actors appearing in films shot at the Newhall Mansion include Shelley Winters, June Allyson, Buddy Ebsen, Ricardo Montalban, Robert Duvall, Patty Duke, James Garner, Angela Lansbury, Shirley Jones, John Larroquette and others.
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The Mansion is located just 15 minutes from Valencia and the Santa Paula airport, 30 minutes from the beach at Ventura, and 40-55 minutes from both the Burbank Airport and LAX (Los Angeles International Airport).

Visit their web site: Piru Mansion

Back View Piru Queen Ann Style Mansion

Ventura County, CA

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Piru Mansion

Santa Clara Street, Ventura

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Again, long windows.

Poli Street, Ventura

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I Love The Long Windows

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Poli Street, Ventura

Downtown Ventura (off Main St.)

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Hidden Treasure

Too many trees and bushes. It takes away from the home.

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Simple - But Nice Porch

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NEEDS SOME TENDER LOVING CARE

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A Church - Part of The Community

Beautiful

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Victorian Home

Kalorama Street, Ventura

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Bed and Breakfast

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Poli Street, Ventura

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Victorian Station
Everything Victorian that you could want.
THIS OLD HOUSE
GREAT site. If you plan on doing any remodeling on an old house, stop here first. Great links on repair, planning ideas, how-tos, tools and products and more.
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Genealogy for California

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House on Poli Street, Ventura

I love the front door - however, doesn't look period.

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eBay Your Way To Great Finds

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Beautiful Home With A Wrap Around Porch

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House on Figeroa Street, Ventura

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Figeroa Street, Ventura

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