Hopefully this video will give more people an opportunity to appreciate the work of Irving Gill, Frank Mead (the architects who got it built) and Wheeler J. Bailey, the original owner who was instrumental in getting other buildings built in this era - namely at the...
Historic Homes
Wheeler J. Bailey House
Yesterday I had the distinct pleasure of touring the Wheeler J. Bailey house in La Jolla, thanks to reader Curt who introduced me to the gracious owners, Dave, Marlene, and Jean. The house was built in 1907 by Irving Gill and Frank Mead - for more history, click here:...
Dodge House
This film, produced by architectural historian Esther McCoy, documents the Walter Luther Dodge house in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, and the life of its architect, Irving John Gill. The film was made to advocate for its preservation during a 7-year battle...
Painted Lady, Start-to-Finish
Feel like doing a rehab? Here's a sampling of what's needed to complete a full renovation - five months' worth of Tom's work in less than nine minutes (now pending after four days on market, was listed for $499,000):