California Colonial: The Spanish & Rancho Revival Styles

by Elizabeth McMillian, Matt Gainer (Photographer)

McMillian (writer and architectural historian) provides a look into the drama and beauty of historic homes in California. About 400 photographs (most in color) display the exteriors and interiors of vernacular and religious structures built between 1769 and 1848 during the Spanish Mission and Mexican Rancho era. 9.25x12. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Genres: Architecture

224 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2002

Reviews

[Kimberly Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is definitely my favorite type of architecture....in fact my dream is to eventually live in a Spanish Revival bungalow after I retire.

I also loved the colored photographs and the fact that many of the buildings are ones that I use to drive by when I lived in Los Angeles "Miracle Mile".

And then there are the photos of doorways & windows & fountains that I am always trying to imitate when I take my photographic jaunts.