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This Queen Anne Victorian was built for John H.
Clabaugh and his wife Julia in 1889. John worked
as the city's railroad agent and station master. At
the time, the home was the only residence
structure on the block, its only neighbor was the
elegant Hotel Del Campo across the street, which
later made way for smaller residential
development.
The three bedroom home was a busy place,
providing shelter for John, Julia, and their children,
Elise, Roy, Ernest, Lillian, Rose, Henry, Ada, and
Julia's sister Emma, a dressmaker.
Over time the house fell into disrepair, and by the
time the current owner, Steve Goodyear, found the
house, it was an abandoned relic, with vagrants
living in and under the house. But the empty shell
was the perfect project for Steve, who also owns
Roseville, a period design company.
Clabaugh and his wife Julia in 1889. John worked
as the city's railroad agent and station master. At
the time, the home was the only residence
structure on the block, its only neighbor was the
elegant Hotel Del Campo across the street, which
later made way for smaller residential
development.
The three bedroom home was a busy place,
providing shelter for John, Julia, and their children,
Elise, Roy, Ernest, Lillian, Rose, Henry, Ada, and
Julia's sister Emma, a dressmaker.
Over time the house fell into disrepair, and by the
time the current owner, Steve Goodyear, found the
house, it was an abandoned relic, with vagrants
living in and under the house. But the empty shell
was the perfect project for Steve, who also owns
Roseville, a period design company.
This classic California bungalow was built in 1913
from a design directed by homeowner Adele Spoerl
Kellenberger, and executed by notable Santa Ana
architect Frederick Eley, and is on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Adele began the house project as a widow, but
eventually married John Kellenberger, Anaheim's
marshall from 1911 to 1918. Marshall Kellenberger
was shot breaking up a saloon fight, but fortunately
survived the wounds to greet his infant son months
later.
This Craftsman bungalow has many fine architectural
details: decorative braces and latticework vents
accent the front and side gables. Exposed rater tails
with stair step notching line the eaves. The clapboard
siding consists of wide boards alternating with two thin
boards in a decorative pattern. A specially lovely and
unusual feature is the exquisite leaded glass in the
transoms above the picture windows, trimming the
house front with rows of stylized tulips and green
leaves. And, of course, a pergola opens from the
dining room to the outside.
from a design directed by homeowner Adele Spoerl
Kellenberger, and executed by notable Santa Ana
architect Frederick Eley, and is on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Adele began the house project as a widow, but
eventually married John Kellenberger, Anaheim's
marshall from 1911 to 1918. Marshall Kellenberger
was shot breaking up a saloon fight, but fortunately
survived the wounds to greet his infant son months
later.
This Craftsman bungalow has many fine architectural
details: decorative braces and latticework vents
accent the front and side gables. Exposed rater tails
with stair step notching line the eaves. The clapboard
siding consists of wide boards alternating with two thin
boards in a decorative pattern. A specially lovely and
unusual feature is the exquisite leaded glass in the
transoms above the picture windows, trimming the
house front with rows of stylized tulips and green
leaves. And, of course, a pergola opens from the
dining room to the outside.
The home has been in the Kellenberger family for three generations, with granddaughter
Jackie Frahm as the current owner and steward of the home. The home is unique in that
it retains its original features - all of them. From the original woodwork, light fixtures,
and even wallpaper, to the 1920s era contents of the kitchen junk drawer, the home
remains as if John and Adele Kellenberger had just stepped out for a trip to one of
Anaheim's many fine downtown businesses and might return at any moment.
Furnishings include a Tonk piano, one of the leading manufacturers of upright pianos at
the time, as well as Chinese curios given to Kellenberger by residents of Anaheim's
China Town who enjoyed the protection of the marshall. The deep yard is liberally
planted - from the decorative such as roses, azaleas, camellias, hibiscus, geraniums, and
Japanese irises to the eatable such as loquats, guavas, grapes, peaches, apricots,
persimmons, and figs. With many original plantings still growing well, it is a reminder of
the typical yard a prosperous merchant in Anaheim would have during the early 1900s.
A visit to the Kellenberger house is a rare treat and a step back in time to Anaheim's
history.
Jackie Frahm as the current owner and steward of the home. The home is unique in that
it retains its original features - all of them. From the original woodwork, light fixtures,
and even wallpaper, to the 1920s era contents of the kitchen junk drawer, the home
remains as if John and Adele Kellenberger had just stepped out for a trip to one of
Anaheim's many fine downtown businesses and might return at any moment.
Furnishings include a Tonk piano, one of the leading manufacturers of upright pianos at
the time, as well as Chinese curios given to Kellenberger by residents of Anaheim's
China Town who enjoyed the protection of the marshall. The deep yard is liberally
planted - from the decorative such as roses, azaleas, camellias, hibiscus, geraniums, and
Japanese irises to the eatable such as loquats, guavas, grapes, peaches, apricots,
persimmons, and figs. With many original plantings still growing well, it is a reminder of
the typical yard a prosperous merchant in Anaheim would have during the early 1900s.
A visit to the Kellenberger house is a rare treat and a step back in time to Anaheim's
history.
| Adele Spoerl Kellenberger |
| John Kellenberger |
"Over the top" is the only way to describe Steve's Victorian eye for exuberance,
as every corner of the home has been painted, papered, fringed, and laced. It is
quite possible that the home is more Victorian today than under the care of Julia
Clabaugh, and the result is breathtaking.
as every corner of the home has been painted, papered, fringed, and laced. It is
quite possible that the home is more Victorian today than under the care of Julia
Clabaugh, and the result is breathtaking.
| Clabaugh House, lower left, is the only structure that remains from this neighborhood (undated photo) |
This eclectic cottage combines the best of Queen
Anne Victorian of the 19th century and the Craftsman
movement of the 20th century in a remarkable home.
Originally built in 1890 for Anaheim pioneers Herman
Dickel and Rose Schmidt Dickel, this Queen Anne
cottage was located at the southeast corner of today's
Pearson Park. After the family sold the 20-acre
property to the City for development of the park in
the 1920s, the house was moved to its current location
on Citron between Broadway and Santa Ana Street.
Developer William W. Crone (Crone Street is named
for him) added Craftsman elements popular at the
time and, shortly afterward, he added a second floor
for his family of five.
The home is now the residence of Lonny and Helen
Myers and their family who have lovingly renovated
the house, maintaining both its Victorian roots with
the later Arts and Crafts elements that reflect the
history of the house and its owners.
Anne Victorian of the 19th century and the Craftsman
movement of the 20th century in a remarkable home.
Originally built in 1890 for Anaheim pioneers Herman
Dickel and Rose Schmidt Dickel, this Queen Anne
cottage was located at the southeast corner of today's
Pearson Park. After the family sold the 20-acre
property to the City for development of the park in
the 1920s, the house was moved to its current location
on Citron between Broadway and Santa Ana Street.
Developer William W. Crone (Crone Street is named
for him) added Craftsman elements popular at the
time and, shortly afterward, he added a second floor
for his family of five.
The home is now the residence of Lonny and Helen
Myers and their family who have lovingly renovated
the house, maintaining both its Victorian roots with
the later Arts and Crafts elements that reflect the
history of the house and its owners.
Inside, the Myers' collection of antiques mixes with
Victorian Revival wallpapers and accessories to
create a comfortable and charming home. The Crone
family additions are seen in the front entry, where the
original entry became a closet, complete with
telephone shelf. The bay window was filled in by
Crone, and a bank of French doors now floods the
living room with light. Through the archway, the
dining room hearth is original to the house. The high
ceilings and enormous double hung windows keep the
house comfortable in even the hottest weather.
Original woodwork and hardware mix with Helen's
soft color palette and Lonny's handyman projects for
a truly unique home.
Victorian Revival wallpapers and accessories to
create a comfortable and charming home. The Crone
family additions are seen in the front entry, where the
original entry became a closet, complete with
telephone shelf. The bay window was filled in by
Crone, and a bank of French doors now floods the
living room with light. Through the archway, the
dining room hearth is original to the house. The high
ceilings and enormous double hung windows keep the
house comfortable in even the hottest weather.
Original woodwork and hardware mix with Helen's
soft color palette and Lonny's handyman projects for
a truly unique home.
| Rose and Herman Dickel, 1887 |
| The Dickel House in its original location at what is now the southeaster corner of Pearson Park |
This Spanish Colonial Revival style home was built in
1929 at a cost of $4,500 for Harry Akerman and his
wife Yuarda. Harry co-owned Akerman and Elliott, a
service station on West Center Street, roughly where
Disney Ice now stands. At the time, the home was
one story in height, and was reported to be the second
home in the area built for the Akermans. The first,
located on the next block, was identical in design, but
the owner wanted the house set further from the lot
line, and reportedly had this one built after selling the
first. The one story "twin" can still be seen on
Indiana Street.
After the Akermans sold the home, the house went
through several owners before becoming the home of
the Arkyns family. The Arkyns created the second
floor addition in the mid 1980s, matching details of the
original home with such precision that the lines of new
and old blur. Former owner and Anaheim Historical
Society member Gail Kramer put her own touches on
the home before selling to Chris and Christie Maya,
the current owners.
1929 at a cost of $4,500 for Harry Akerman and his
wife Yuarda. Harry co-owned Akerman and Elliott, a
service station on West Center Street, roughly where
Disney Ice now stands. At the time, the home was
one story in height, and was reported to be the second
home in the area built for the Akermans. The first,
located on the next block, was identical in design, but
the owner wanted the house set further from the lot
line, and reportedly had this one built after selling the
first. The one story "twin" can still be seen on
Indiana Street.
After the Akermans sold the home, the house went
through several owners before becoming the home of
the Arkyns family. The Arkyns created the second
floor addition in the mid 1980s, matching details of the
original home with such precision that the lines of new
and old blur. Former owner and Anaheim Historical
Society member Gail Kramer put her own touches on
the home before selling to Chris and Christie Maya,
the current owners.
Chris Maya is a woodblock artist whose work is seen throughout the home, and he donated the sale of one of his pieces recently to
benefit the Anaheim Historic Society. Together, Chris and Christie have decorated the home to reflect the aesthetics and mood of a
classic 1920s Spanish Colonial Revival home, using early California paintings, era prints, and Mexican folk art.
benefit the Anaheim Historic Society. Together, Chris and Christie have decorated the home to reflect the aesthetics and mood of a
classic 1920s Spanish Colonial Revival home, using early California paintings, era prints, and Mexican folk art.
This charming cottage is a kit home, the Pacific
Ready-Cut Style #478. It was built in 1923 for
George and Nettie Dieham, Iowa farmers who retired
to Anaheim and watched their home being constructed
board by board. The Diehams lived in the home the
remainder of their lives. After their passings, three
other owners came and went, sometimes leaving the
house vacant for stretches, before the current owners
bought the house in 1990.
Ron and Gail Eastman fell in love with their kit house,
and have spent the better part of the last two decades
restoring and rehabilitating it. The Eastmans retained
original features, such as built in cabinets, moldings,
and windows, while using a creative vision to make
some of the private rooms more livable, with additions
such as an en suite bathroom in the master bedroom.
A new garage and loft space make the most of the lot.
Ron and Gail are very involved in the Anaheim
community, and Gail serves on the Planning Commis-
sion, so the home is the site of frequent meetings and
neighborhood gatherings. The warm colors within,
copied from the original paint swatches, also reflect
the warm hospitality of the Eastman family.
Gail and the Eastman home were featured on a
KNBC special on Pacific Ready-Cut Kit homes.
Ready-Cut Style #478. It was built in 1923 for
George and Nettie Dieham, Iowa farmers who retired
to Anaheim and watched their home being constructed
board by board. The Diehams lived in the home the
remainder of their lives. After their passings, three
other owners came and went, sometimes leaving the
house vacant for stretches, before the current owners
bought the house in 1990.
Ron and Gail Eastman fell in love with their kit house,
and have spent the better part of the last two decades
restoring and rehabilitating it. The Eastmans retained
original features, such as built in cabinets, moldings,
and windows, while using a creative vision to make
some of the private rooms more livable, with additions
such as an en suite bathroom in the master bedroom.
A new garage and loft space make the most of the lot.
Ron and Gail are very involved in the Anaheim
community, and Gail serves on the Planning Commis-
sion, so the home is the site of frequent meetings and
neighborhood gatherings. The warm colors within,
copied from the original paint swatches, also reflect
the warm hospitality of the Eastman family.
Gail and the Eastman home were featured on a
KNBC special on Pacific Ready-Cut Kit homes.
| 1920s Read-Cut catalog rendering |
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Although many are familiar with Sears kit homes, very few were built in
California. Other companies, perhaps most notably the Pacific Read-Cut
company of Los Angeles, offered catalogs of houses to potential homeowners
here in the west. In fact, over 37,000 Pacific Ready-Cut homes were sold
from 1908 to 1940, and they can be found today in virtually every community
in Southern California with bungalow neighborhoods.
The house pieces, about 12,000 pieces of pre-cut lumber, plus paint, roofing
shingles, built-in cabinets, lighting, electrical wiring, and even the kitchen
sink would arrive by railroad boxcar to be trucked to the building site. A
carpenter or even a homeowner of average ability would then assemble the
home's individually numbered pieces using a 75-page instruction booklet.
California. Other companies, perhaps most notably the Pacific Read-Cut
company of Los Angeles, offered catalogs of houses to potential homeowners
here in the west. In fact, over 37,000 Pacific Ready-Cut homes were sold
from 1908 to 1940, and they can be found today in virtually every community
in Southern California with bungalow neighborhoods.
The house pieces, about 12,000 pieces of pre-cut lumber, plus paint, roofing
shingles, built-in cabinets, lighting, electrical wiring, and even the kitchen
sink would arrive by railroad boxcar to be trucked to the building site. A
carpenter or even a homeowner of average ability would then assemble the
home's individually numbered pieces using a 75-page instruction booklet.
In the early decades of the 20th century, homeownership for the working classes became a widespread reality for the first time in
American history due in considerable part to the proliferation of affordable catalog homes. For more information on Pacific Ready-Cut
homes, see the Anaheim Historical Society booth at Ticket Sales to purchase a copy of California's Kit Homes by Rosemary Thornton
and Dale Wolocki.
American history due in considerable part to the proliferation of affordable catalog homes. For more information on Pacific Ready-Cut
homes, see the Anaheim Historical Society booth at Ticket Sales to purchase a copy of California's Kit Homes by Rosemary Thornton
and Dale Wolocki.
This bungalow was built for Frank J. Oelke and his
wife Julia in 1921 for $2,000. Mr. Oelke, a tractor
operator, sold the home in 1924, and it became a
rental for several years before being purchased by
Rush and Pearl Grange. The Grange family owned
and operated the Home Oil Company, with
headquarters nearby on Broadway at Manchester
Avenue. The Granges enclosed the front porch in
1932, using original materials so that the addition is
nearly undetectable. Rush Grange also excavated a
basement beneath the house and overlaid a sunroom
on the space above. Over time, the Grange family
sold the home and it became a rental again, with
tenants imposing their own often unfortunate choices
on the house.
Jennifer Gandy purchased the home and put her own
creative stamp on the house, creating a fabulous art
deco bathroom from what had been a closet! The
home appeared in American Bungalow Magazine and
Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion. Jennifer
married Dan Harrison, and together they continued
restoring the home, inspired by the bright colors of
the 1950s.
wife Julia in 1921 for $2,000. Mr. Oelke, a tractor
operator, sold the home in 1924, and it became a
rental for several years before being purchased by
Rush and Pearl Grange. The Grange family owned
and operated the Home Oil Company, with
headquarters nearby on Broadway at Manchester
Avenue. The Granges enclosed the front porch in
1932, using original materials so that the addition is
nearly undetectable. Rush Grange also excavated a
basement beneath the house and overlaid a sunroom
on the space above. Over time, the Grange family
sold the home and it became a rental again, with
tenants imposing their own often unfortunate choices
on the house.
Jennifer Gandy purchased the home and put her own
creative stamp on the house, creating a fabulous art
deco bathroom from what had been a closet! The
home appeared in American Bungalow Magazine and
Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion. Jennifer
married Dan Harrison, and together they continued
restoring the home, inspired by the bright colors of
the 1950s.
Recently , Jim and Betty Lanthripe purchased the bungalow. The new owners converted the home back to the '20s theme with Mission
style furniture and colors.
When the Lanthripes purchased the home in 2004, the 1930s era finished basement was transformed into an English-style pub theme.
Jim had spent many winters traveling in Europe on snowboarding trips and wanted to duplicate a room where everyone felt welcome. A
"Pub" is a "Public Place" where neighbors can get together for all kinds of reasons. The Basement Pub has been a meeting place for
all types of parties, business meetings, Bible studies, and even a church service. To this day, there are still weekly movie nights where
all neighbors are welcome to come over for drinks, lively conversations, and a movie. While the Basement Pub is open for today's tour,
please use caution as the stairs are extremely steep.
The stained glass in the house was added at different times between the years 2004-2008. The artist, Jan Brookhart, lives in
Westminster in The Stained Glass Castle that can be seen from Beach Blvd.
The current owners are movie buffs, and their collections of movie memorabilia are seen throughout the house.
NOTE: The Home Oil Company building (on Broadway and Hessel), owned by the Grange family, was recently saved from the
bulldozers by a group of preservationists, including the Anaheim Historical Society. The City hopes to design a public park around the
site.
style furniture and colors.
When the Lanthripes purchased the home in 2004, the 1930s era finished basement was transformed into an English-style pub theme.
Jim had spent many winters traveling in Europe on snowboarding trips and wanted to duplicate a room where everyone felt welcome. A
"Pub" is a "Public Place" where neighbors can get together for all kinds of reasons. The Basement Pub has been a meeting place for
all types of parties, business meetings, Bible studies, and even a church service. To this day, there are still weekly movie nights where
all neighbors are welcome to come over for drinks, lively conversations, and a movie. While the Basement Pub is open for today's tour,
please use caution as the stairs are extremely steep.
The stained glass in the house was added at different times between the years 2004-2008. The artist, Jan Brookhart, lives in
Westminster in The Stained Glass Castle that can be seen from Beach Blvd.
The current owners are movie buffs, and their collections of movie memorabilia are seen throughout the house.
NOTE: The Home Oil Company building (on Broadway and Hessel), owned by the Grange family, was recently saved from the
bulldozers by a group of preservationists, including the Anaheim Historical Society. The City hopes to design a public park around the
site.
This classic Foursquare home was built in 1904-1905
for Thomas and Agnes Grim. As co-owner of
Grim-Ganahl Lumber, Grim could afford the finest of
building materials, and that is apparent with a visit to
the home.
The Grims raised two daughters in the home, and
remained there for their lives. The daughters sold the
home to Dr. Catherine Mary Margaret O'Brien and
her brother Gerald.
The house was originally located at Lincoln Avenue
and Melrose Street, and was eventually acquired by
the City and used for Neighborhood Preservation
Department offices for years before being moved to
its present location on Vintage Lane, where it sits
among neighbors that have also been relocated.
Previous owners Ron and BettyJack Waltz began the
restoration, but were unable to move into the house.
for Thomas and Agnes Grim. As co-owner of
Grim-Ganahl Lumber, Grim could afford the finest of
building materials, and that is apparent with a visit to
the home.
The Grims raised two daughters in the home, and
remained there for their lives. The daughters sold the
home to Dr. Catherine Mary Margaret O'Brien and
her brother Gerald.
The house was originally located at Lincoln Avenue
and Melrose Street, and was eventually acquired by
the City and used for Neighborhood Preservation
Department offices for years before being moved to
its present location on Vintage Lane, where it sits
among neighbors that have also been relocated.
Previous owners Ron and BettyJack Waltz began the
restoration, but were unable to move into the house.
The home was recently purchased by sisters Carol and Helen
Garner. The Garners are serial restorers, having completed
multiple "old house rescues" in the Anaheim Colony, with this
being their largest project so far. The Garners were recipients of
the 2008 Margaret Atkins Memorial Preservation Award from the
Anaheim Historical Society, presented at our annual banquet.
The Grim House is open for the tour as a "hard hat" house,
encouraging other homeowners in mid-project. We see the "before
and during" at this year's tour, and hopefully we will be invited
back to see the "after" in the future.
Garner. The Garners are serial restorers, having completed
multiple "old house rescues" in the Anaheim Colony, with this
being their largest project so far. The Garners were recipients of
the 2008 Margaret Atkins Memorial Preservation Award from the
Anaheim Historical Society, presented at our annual banquet.
The Grim House is open for the tour as a "hard hat" house,
encouraging other homeowners in mid-project. We see the "before
and during" at this year's tour, and hopefully we will be invited
back to see the "after" in the future.
| Grim (etc.) Lumber in the 1920s |
| Thomas Grim |
