The Portico
One Of Two Brass Sculptures On The Terrace or Outdoor Living Room
The View Of The San Gabriel Mountains From The Terrace
The Outdoor Living Room
The Loggia
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When planning his residence, Henry Huntington first envisioned a more modest retreat. Arabella Huntington, his uncle's widow whom he would marry in 1913 was looking for a scale similar to her own lavish residences. Ultimately the residence came to some 55,000 square feet, with the north facade reflecting her affinity for Paris and French architecture, and the south facade emerging Mediterranean style of the 20-century California.
The loggia on the east side of the house represents a concession by the architect. Archival documents show that Myron Hunt preferred a modest terrace on the east side: Henry Huntington envisioned a bolder, more spacious "outdoor living room." Huntington ultimately prevailed.
The guests would arrive from the north side in a somewhat modest area where their luggage could be stowed with closets as needed.
Tomorrow I will post the photos from the interior of the Huntington Estate.
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