Eichler Valve EFV Seismic valve. The Eichler valve is an excess flow valve for natural gas. The simple drop-in design allows for easy install after any residential gas meter, thereby, preventing or limiting the residence exposure to a natural gas explosion.

Reduced: 784 Holly Oak Dr, Palo Alto 94303

Palo Alto Online: House-flipping: Not for the weak-willed

MOD REMOD:

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• EICHLER REMOD
• redneckmodern
• Ollie Eichler Redux

SF BAY AREA: M O D E R N   I T I N E R A R I E S

SV MODERN| Celebrating the Silicon Valley’s Mid-Century Past

A *long* time ago, Before Children Era, we discovered these Bay Area modern landmarks and others that are still on our wish list. Time flies, and the babies have grown up into little citizens and I think we’ll revive these itineraries into family friendly trips.

Some of these places are running out of time, and it’s great to have today’s kids experience the open space when dreaming of grandiose castles.

BAHL HOMES

EDGEWOOD PLAZA
PALO ALTO’S UNIQUE MODERN HERITAGE
Designed by A. Quincy Jones and built by J. Eichler from 1955 to 1958 to complement and serve its Eichler neighborhood. Mr. Eichler built many homes in many communities, but Edgewood is his only shopping center. Its design and purpose are quintessentially mid-century American.

• EICHLER: MODERN CLASSICS
• Eichler City: The contemporary home: WHAT it is, WHY it exists and WHERE to find it
• Eichler Modern Stories
• Eichler Network: Home of CA-Modern Magazine
• SQUIDOO EICHLERS
• The Wonderful World of Eichler Homes

GREENMEADOW, GREEN GABLES in the National Register of Historic Places

• GREENMEADOW
  Community Association
• Greenmeadow Portfolio
• A Holiday All-Eichler Tour
• Eichler City: where to look in Palo Alto

HANNA HOUSE

The Hanna Honeycomb House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in the 1930s for Jean and Paul Hanna. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been designated by the American Institute of Architects as one of 17 buildings by Mr. Wright that exemplify his contribution to American culture.
The Hanna-Honeycomb House is located on the Stanford University Campus in Palo Alto. Guided tours are offered by appointment only on the 1st Sunday and the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month–there is a fee for admission.
For information and to book a Hanna House tour, call 650-725-8352.

• LUCAS VALLEY EICHLERS
• KEEPERS OF THE VALLEY

In a majestic setting, this Marin community watches over their Eichler homes, hills, and the good life

• VALLEY OF THE ARTISTS

MARIN COUNTY CIVIC CENTER

The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Marin County Civic Center is a national- and state-designated historic landmark. One-hour docent-led TOURS of the Civic Center are offered every Wednesday at 10:30 am, leaving from the second floor Café, Room 233. The cost is $5 per person and no reservations are required. Groups of ten or more can arrange a private docent tour by calling the Visitor Services Office at 415.499.7009.

NEUTRA HOUSE

The Neutra House was designed in 1935 and completed in 1939 by internationally renowned architect Richard Neutra.
Its clean lines exemplify mid-century modernism and the internationally recognized California modern style. Neutra collaborated with architect Otto Winkler on a dozen residential projects/homes in the S.F. Bay Area in the 1930’s. Only two of these projects were south of Atherton, with both in Los Altos.
This house is one of the “Three Small Houses in an Orchard” as Neutra referred to his project.

RANCHO SAN MIGUEL, Walnut Creek
Mid-Century Modern Living

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SAN FRANCISCO EICHLER HOMES

THE SUMMIT

Cathedral Hill Eichlers – Laguna Eichler Condos
Diamond Heights Eichler Homes
Russian Hill Eichlers – Summit Condominiums
Visitacion Valley Eichlers – Geneva Towers & Terraces

Richard Neutra, 1937

• City of Sunnyvale: Eichler Design Guidelines
• City of Sunnyvale: Eichler Subdivision Maps
• SUNNY DAYS, SUNNYVALE: Eichler Owners of Rancho Verde Come Together to Protect and Celebrate Their Neighborhood
• Sunnyvale Eichler Tract Photo Album
• Sunnyvale Voices: Lillian Pang: Eichler Homes:

SV MODERN| Celebrating the Silicon Valley’s Mid-Century Past

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• Eichler’s X-100 Steel House
• EICHLER X-100 — the Eichler of the century, design for the ages
• Highlands Brochure| X-100 Steel House
• Magazine Article| Living for Young Homemakers

…to be continued…

468 Easton Road  // Ed Murchison  - Virginia Cook Realtors //$365,000

Inspired by the Eichler series of homes in California, the 468 House with
floor-to-ceiling  walls of glass, soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed wood
beams and public spaces around a courtyard is a contemporary take
on Mid-century Modernism. Built in 2006 by Dallas Architect Jonathan
Delcambre and lauded by the U.S. Green Building Council, the project used structurally insulated panels (SIPs), passive solar design, low-
E windows, a TPO membrane roof as well as other environmentally
responsible building techniques.

The architect, who has also designed larger and much more expensive
homes in  the Kessler Woods development kept the house in scale with
the original homes in the neighborhood and chose classic modern
materials such as 16″ roman brick – similar to the style favored by Frank
Lloyd Wright  combined with concrete flooring  and other more
contemporary features.

Like most Mid-century Modern homes, 468 House has an open floor
plan with the  living room, dining room and kitchen sharing one space.
Theses spaces are  united by matching maple cabinetry in the kitchen
with it’s large island, the media  wall in the living room and the custom
see-though fireplace that acts as an architectural screen giving
definition to the spaces. The exposed beam ceilings soar up to 14′ with
clerestory windows providing natural light and privacy. The low wall
of roman brick brings the exterior finishes inside uniting the inside to the
outside. There are two bedrooms separated by a Jack’n'Jill bath on
one end of the house,  a powder room and an office that opens to
the courtyard. The spacious private  master bedroom suite is located
on the opposite side of the house and features two shoe closets, a
walk-in closet and master bath with clerestory windows.

The 468 House is the perfect mix of classic Mid-century Modern
architecture re-imagined for a new century at an affordable price.

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In the post war era Joseph Eichler built Modernist style homes for the masses. Most of his 11,000 homes were built in Northern California including Palo Alto, Sunnyvale and San Francisco. Sunset wrote a great story about him here. For now, we would like to oooh and awww at his work…

Whenever the new VW commercial comes on, I actually slow down the entire commercial so that I could fully enjoy the beautiful houses that are in the background.  John gets super annoyed whenever I do this but I just LOVE these Eichler homes.  I totally heart the clean lines, simple and elegant architecture, and can’t get over how inviting these homes are.  It always makes me wonder why there aren’t these type of homes in Bergen County, NJ!!!!!

Keycon’s Eichler Remodeling Faire is a FREE party-themed educational event where Eichler experts help you realize your remodeling dreams! You can learn about the latest time- and money-saving strategies for KITCHEN, BATHROOM, ADDITION, and WHOLE HOUSE REMODELING! Enjoy complimentary food and beverages and kid-friendly activities! Please RSVP below to let us know you’re coming. Registered guests qualify to WIN in the Eichler Remodeling Faire Giveaway* (a $500 value).

Note: This event will run RAIN or SHINE!
When: Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Keycon, Inc., 495 N. Whisman Road, Suite 400, Mountain, View, CA 94043
Email: Keycon.inc@gmail.com
WWW: www.keycon-inc.com
Phone: 650-965-1256
Fax: 650-965-8259

The Highlands Eichler Home Tour 2009: Green Innovations

On April 24th and 25th, 8 or 9 recently remodeled Eichler homes in the San Mateo Highlands will open their doors to the public from 10am to 2pm in a fundraising event for Highlands Elementary School. Do not miss this opportunity to tour inspiring remodeling ideas and meet the contractors, architects, and craftsmen behind the projects.

Mid-Century modern is an architectural, interior and product design form that generally describes pre- and post- second world war developments in modern design, architecture, and urban development from roughly 1933 to 1965. Mid-century architecture was a further development of Frank Lloyd Wright’s principles of organic architecture combined with many elements reflected in the International and Bauhaus movements. Mid-century modernism, however, was much more organic in form and less formal than the International style.

Scandinavian designers and architects were very influential at this time, with a style characterized by simplicity, democratic design and natural shapes. Like many of Wright’s designs, Mid-Century architecture was frequently employed in residential structures with the goal of bringing modernism into America’s post-war suburbs. This style emphasized creating structures with ample windows and open floor-plans with the intention of opening up interior spaces and bringing the outdoors in.

Many Mid-century homes utilized then groundbreaking post and beam architectural design that eliminated bulky support walls in favor of walls seemingly made of glass. Function was as important as form in Mid-Century designs with an emphasis placed specifically on targeting the needs of the average American family. Examples of residential Mid-Century modern architecture are frequently referred to as the California Modern style. Pioneering builder and real estate developer Joseph Eichler was instrumental in bringing Mid-Century Modern architecture to subdivisions in California and select housing developments on the east coast. Eichler style, the epitome of mid-mod design Joseph Eichler was a California developer with a very particular, social vision. As millions of soldiers returned home from World War II, Eichler was determined to create a better living environment for the common man. He envisioned modern homes that incorporated various architecturally distinct elements that would appeal to the average family — and an average family income. When Eichler homes were first on the market, their average sale price was $12,000.

Eichler Homes, built over 11,000 homes in Northern California and three communities in Southern California, along with 3 homes in Chestnut Ridge NY. These homes came to be known as “Eichlers” and changed the California lifestyle. The essence of the Eichler design was inspired by Joseph’s two year stay in a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. He wanted to bring some of similar features from that home, such as indoor-outdoor living, to the middle class. He wanted to build homes with that open, flowing, modern style of architecture. In 1949, Joseph founded Eichler Homes, Inc. He first hired the Bay Area architecture firm of Anshen and Allen to create these affordable modern homes. The firm came up with houses that had an open plan, post and beam construction, whole walls of glass, and radiant heating. These were features you might have found in an expensive, custom-built home at the time, but certainly not in a house built for the masses. At the time, this would have been an insane concept to most developers, who would not have seen the sense and profit in hiring architects to design tract housing.

But Eichler had ideas on how to make his vision a reality. It was through careful refinement, that Eichler honed his manufacturing process. He was able to produce homes in a cost-efficient way. As in an assembly line process, he had parts constructed at a central location and then shipped to the building site. He also made use of standard building materials in a creative way. Joseph Eichler was savvy to the dawning of a new age of post-war marketing in the 50’s. He launched a sophisticated and aggressive marketing campaign to introduce his homes to the American public. For the first time in advertising history, homes were featured alongside models, posing as homeowners- looking happy and perfect in an Eichler paradise.

In today’s housing market we are inundated by such imagery. But up until then, architectural photography had been traditionally stark and cold. Eichler had his mind set on presenting these homes as fresh: warm, livable and desirable. Eichler homes seemed destined to attract niche market. Despite his efforts to appeal to the masses, the homes were never popular on a wide scale. At the time they were built, they attracted an interesting subset of people– architects, engineers, designers and modern arts lovers. Although he did not get the mainstream popularity he was aiming for, Eichler garnered a slew of awards for his work: The Life Magazine Award of Merit in 1953; the National Association of Home Builders Award in 1954; Living Magazine Award in 1955; and the American Institute of Architecture Sunset Magazine Award in 1956, 1957 and 1959. Today there is a great resurgence of interest in the Eichler home and an almost cult-like following by those who dwell in them. Eichler’s original design elements have withstood the test of time. Flat, low sloping roofs, open-plan living, the blurring of the lines between indoors and outdoors with atrium’s, window walls, skylights and sliding glass doors—these elements have an appealing and classic California modern character.

And these are just a few of the features that make Eichler homes so very popular today. Classic Eichler materials have also come back into vogue: Radiant heating, cork floors, wood paneling and vinyl tile. Of the 11,000 original Eichler’s built, many are in the San Francisco Bay Area: San Francisco, Sacramento, Marin County, the East Bay, San Mateo County, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale and San Jose. The Southern California Eichler communities are in Orange, Thousand Oaks, and Granada Hills. Recently a decision by the National Park Service has placed two Palo Alto subdivisions on the National Register of Historic Places. The 243-house Greenmeadow tract, and the 63-house Green Gables enclave, are the first subdivisions ever to be placed on the register. Eichler homes, beyond the ongoing flux in housing trends, will now have permanent historic value.

Reference:

50 Favorite Rooms By Frank Lloyd Wright
Bauhaus
Eichler: Modernism Rebuilds the American Dream
Eichler Homes: Design for Living
Little Boxes: The Architecture Of A Classic Midcentury Suburb

This is an absolutely stunning 40’s Spanish home in Fresno’s “Fresno High” area. Beautiful streets lined with classic Fresno 40’s architecture. Complete with stunning back yard & seperate artists studio.

There are at least 20 “SPECTACULAR” photos of this home on the detail page,  just click on main photo!!!

204 East Michigan, Fresno, CA 93704   MLS ID: 327734	Listed for $369,000
Click on Main Photo for more details and Pictures!	Authentic Spanish in Old Fresno High. 4 BD, 2 BA. This charming property has great curb and interior appeal, located in an established, highly desired neighborhood. Beautiful arches, tile roof and the perfect color palate make this home stand out. The interior is absolutely immaculate with hardwood floors, formal dining and large living room w/ vaulted ceiling, wood burning fireplace & lots of windows. The kitchen & breakfast nook were updated to bring the rooms together with a more open feel. Corner cabinets w/glass fronts doors in the nook, stainless steel appliances & tile counter tops in the kitchen. Newly designed backyard w/ mature landscaping, stone pathways, built in bbq, lg. raised patio, unique brick arch, stout wood arbor and art studio are a must see. The home is an entertainers dream.   Home Details Bedrooms: 3 Type: Single Family Home Bathrooms: 2 Full, 0 Partial Style: Spanish Square Feet: 1,774 Year Built: 1948   Property Details Lot Size: 8,024 sq. ft. Pool: No HOA: Yes HOA Dues: $0.00   School Details District: Fresno Unified Elementary: Hamilton Middle: Hamilton High: Fresno
Additional Features Include: Fireplace: Masonry Garage/parking: Detached Garage Bath Type: Tub/Shower Dining Room: Formal Exterior: Stucco Family Room: 0 x 0 Floors: Tile,Hardwood Heating/cooling: Central Heat & Cool Kitchen: Built In Range/Oven Laundry/appliances: Inside Living Room: 0 x 0 Other Rooms: Converted Garage Pool: No Roof: Tile Stories: Single Story Style: Spanish Utilities: Public Utilities Water Source: Public Water,Public Sewer Yard/grounds: Sprinklers Front,Sprinklers Back
2000 – 2009. An independently owned and operated member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. is a service mark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Equal Housing Opportunity. This Website is not intended to be a solicitation for the purchase, sale or lease of real property outside the State of California.Featured properties on this web site may not necessarily be listed by Eldon Daetweiler. They represent homes Eldon Daetweiler has previewed and selected for his Then & Now buying clients and visitors to EldonHomes.com

For Information on this or any Northern California Property  Call Our Team @ 559-960-3229

This is a stunning 50’s adobe ranch with wall of glass for indoor/outdoor living on nearly an acre of beautiful grounds. Located near the prestigious Van Ness extension this is truly a showplace to bee seen in person

2291 West Barstow, Fresno, CA 93711   MLS ID: 325892	Listed for $745,000
For Additional Pictures and Details, Click on Address Above Main Photo              2000 – 2006. An independently owned and operated member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. is a service mark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Equal Housing Opportunity. This Website is not intended to be a solicitation for the purchase, sale or lease of real property outside the State of California.Featured properties on this web site may not necessarily be listed by Eldon Daetweiler. They represent homes Eldon Daetweiler has previewed and selected for his Then & Now buying clients and visitors to EldonHomes.com     For Information on this or any Northern California Property  Call Our Team @ 559-960-3229	Treat yourself to the pleasant experience of visiting this unique adobe and glass Van Ness Extension home located in a wonderful natural setting, well designed for family or entertaining. The landscaping invites you outside to enjoy the beauty or have fun in the pool. Extensive covered patios offer great entertaining spaces for family or guests. The home itself also benefits as panoramic windows, french doors, & adobe walls enhance the garden home feeling. All rooms are large, light & functional. Bedroom wing is to the left. There is also an office suite & wine room in this area. To the right beyond large dining area is intimate extra seating area leading to kitchen, utility, and exercise rooms. Separate complete guest quarters with fireplace.   Home Details Bedrooms: 5 Type: Single Family Home Bathrooms: 4 Full, 0 Partial Style: Square Feet: 3,339 Year Built: 1956   Property Details Lot Size: 0.90 acres Pool: Yes HOA: Yes HOA Dues: $0.00   School Details District: Fresno Unified Elementary: Malloch Middle: Tenaya High: Bullard
Additional Features Include: Fireplace: Masonry,Gas Only Garage/parking: Attached Garage,Carport,Drive Thru,Auto Opener Bath Type: Tub/Shower,Shower Dining Room: Formal,Living Room/Area,Family Room/Area Exterior: Wood,Other Family Room: 0 x 0 Floors: Carpet,Tile,Vinyl,Other Heating/cooling: Central Heat & Cool,Central Heating,Window or Wall A/C Kitchen: Built In Range/Oven,Electric Appliances,Disposal,Dishwasher,Microwave,Eating Area,Pantry Laundry/appliances: Inside,Utility Room,Electric Hook Up Living Room: 0 x 0 Other Rooms: Great Room,Office,Family Room,Den/Study Other Structures: Guest House Pool: Yes Pool Type: In Ground Roof: Shake Stories: Single Story Utilities: Public Utilities Water Source: Public Water,Public Sewer Yard/grounds: Sprinklers Front,Sprinklers Back,Sprinklers Auto,Fenced,Mature Landscape,Fruit/Nut Trees,Garden Area

This home needs some work, but it still contains the wonderful classic 50’s style that can be turned into to a retro haven or contemporary redo. $87.75/sq’!!!

1083 West San Madele Ave, Fresno, CA 93711   MLS ID: 325934	Listed for $275,000
	POTENTIAL! Not a short sale or foreclosure – make an offer and get quick response! Bullard Fixer – short distance to Fig Garden Village. Lots of work but such a deal! 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, over 3100 sq. ft. on almost 1/3 acre lot on lovely, well-established street. Large living & family rooms with fireplaces, inside laundry, roof replaced within last 10 years.   Home Details Bedrooms: 6 Type: Single Family Home Bathrooms: 3 Full, 5 Partial Style: Ranch Square Feet: 3,134 Year Built: 1956   Property Details Lot Size: 0.30 acres Pool: Yes HOA: Yes HOA Dues: $0.00   School Details District: Fresno Unified Elementary: Gibson Middle: Tenaya High: Bullard
Additional Features Include: Fireplace: Masonry Garage/parking: Attached Garage,Potential RV Parking Bath Type: Tub/Shower,Shower Exterior: Stucco Family Room: 0 x 0 Floors: Carpet,Vinyl Heating/cooling: Central Heat & Cool Kitchen: Built In Range/Oven,Electric Appliances,Disposal,Dishwasher,Eating Area Laundry/appliances: Inside,Utility Room Living Room: 0 x 0 Other Rooms: Family Room Other Structures: Storage/Shed Pool: Yes Pool Type: In Ground Roof: Comp Shingle Stories: Single Story Style: Ranch Utilities: Public Utilities Water Source: Public Water,Public Sewer Yard/grounds: Sprinklers Front,Sprinklers Auto

Huntington Blvd is home to some of Fresno’s most grand homes & I have never seen prices like this there. 4 bed & 3 bath/3477 sq’ feet is a once in a lifetime price for one of these homes

3767 East Huntington Blvd, Fresno, CA 93702   MLS ID: 326031	Listed for $349,900
For Additional Pictures and Details, Click on Address Above Main Photo 2000 – 2006. An independently owned and operated member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. is a service mark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Equal Housing Opportunity. This Website is not intended to be a solicitation for the purchase, sale or lease of real property outside the State of California.Featured properties on this web site may not necessarily be listed by Eldon Daetweiler. They represent homes Eldon Daetweiler has previewed and selected for his Then & Now buying clients and visitors to EldonHomes.com	Classic Tudor home located on the beautiful and historic Huntington Blvd. Hardwood floors. Crown moldings,a grand living room with formal dining room and a den. A new Range and cooktop are being installed. New wood flooring in kitchen and nook. Large bedrooms with some new light fixtures. Beautiful grounds with pool, pond, 3 car garage and stately trees. This is a classic home for a once in a lifetime price.   Home Details Bedrooms: 4 Type: Single Family Home Bathrooms: 3 Full, 0 Partial Style: Tudor Square Feet: 3,477 Year Built: 1940   Property Details Lot Size: 9,250 sq. ft. Pool: Yes HOA: Yes HOA Dues: $0.00   School Details District: Fresno Unified Elementary: Jackson Middle: Yosemite High: Roosevelt
Additional Features Include: Fireplace: Masonry Garage/parking: Detached Garage Bath Type: Tub/Shower,Shower,Tub Dining Room: Formal Exterior: Stucco Family Room: 0 x 0 Floors: Carpet,Tile,Hardwood Heating/cooling: Central Heat & Cool Kitchen: Built In Range/Oven,Electric Appliances,Disposal,Dishwasher,Eating Area Laundry/appliances: In Garage,Gas Hook Up,Electric Hook Up Living Room: 0 x 0 Other Rooms: Office,Den/Study Pool: Yes Pool Type: In Ground Roof: Comp Shingle Stories: Two Story Style: Tudor Utilities: Public Utilities Water Source: Public Water,Public Sewer Yard/grounds: Sprinklers Front,Sprinklers Back,Sprinklers Auto,Fenced,Mature Landscape

This is the time to buy in such a great walking area of Fresno. Nice clean historic area home with one year old roof, basements & classic 20’s features

817 North Farris Ave, Fresno, CA 93728   MLS ID: 325596	Listed for $142,000
For Additional Pictures and Details, Click on Address Above Main Photo   2000 – 2009. An independently owned and operated member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. is a service mark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Equal Housing Opportunity. This Website is not intended to be a solicitation for the purchase, sale or lease of real property outside the State of California.Featured properties on this web site may not necessarily be listed by Eldon Daetweiler. They represent homes Eldon Daetweiler has previewed and selected for his Then & Now buying clients and visitors to EldonHomes.com     For Information on this or any Northern California Property  Call Our Team @ 559-960-3229	This is a nicely maintained 3/1 in the historic Tower District. This home has the original windows, doors, and cabinets in the living and dining rooms, with beautiful wood and glass pocket doors separating the two areas. The kitchen is large and open with glass fronted cabinet doors and ample counter space. There is a small room off of the kitchen that is currently being used as a pantry, but can also accomodate a small dinette set. Indoor laundry off of the kitchen. Basement has concrete floor and brick walls, perfect for storage. Large front porch is perfect for relaxing. Automated sprinkers and drip system front and back. Orange, lemon and pecan trees yield fruit and shade. New 30-yr. comp shingle roof put on Nov. 2007. Beautiful wood burning fireplace in living room adds a crowning touch to this well maintained home.   Home Details Bedrooms: 3 Type: Single Family Home Bathrooms: 1 Full, 0 Partial Style: Square Feet: 1,462 Year Built: 1927   Property Details Lot Size: 6,500 sq. ft. Pool: No HOA: Yes HOA Dues: $0.00   School Details District: Fresno Unified Elementary: Muir Middle: Tioga High: Fresno
Additional Features Include: Fireplace: Masonry Garage/parking: Detached Garage,Carport Bath Type: Tub/Shower Dining Room: Living Room/Area Exterior: Stucco Family Room: 0 x 0 Floors: Carpet,Vinyl,Hardwood Heating/cooling: Central Heat & Cool Kitchen: F/S Range/Oven,Gas Appliances,Dishwasher,Pantry Laundry/appliances: Inside,Utility Room,Electric Hook Up Living Room: 0 x 0 Pool: No Roof: Comp Shingle Stories: Single Story Utilities: Public Utilities Water Source: Public Water,Public Sewer Yard/grounds: Sprinklers Front,Sprinklers Back,Sprinklers Auto,Fruit/Nut Trees

This is a great starter home at $63.61/ sq’ with all the groovy original kitchen & bath features

3513 North Bond Ave, Fresno, CA 93726   MLS ID: 325748	Listed for $94,900
For Additional Pictures and Details, Click on Address Above Main Photo   2000 – 2009. An independently owned and operated member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. is a service mark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Equal Housing Opportunity. This Website is not intended to be a solicitation for the purchase, sale or lease of real property outside the State of California.Featured properties on this web site may not necessarily be listed by Eldon Daetweiler. They represent homes Eldon Daetweiler has previewed and selected for his Then & Now buying clients and visitors to EldonHomes.com     For Information on this or any Northern California Property  Call Our Team @ 559-960-3229	WOW! This one is priced for a quick sale. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, on large lot with 2 car detached garage, and carport, in great neighborhood is waiting just for you!   Home Details Bedrooms: 3 Type: Single Family Home Bathrooms: 2 Full, 0 Partial Style: Ranch Square Feet: 1,492 Year Built: 1955   Property Details Lot Size: 6,900 sq. ft. Pool: No HOA: Yes HOA Dues: $0.00   School Details District: Fresno Unified Elementary: Thomas Middle: Tioga High: Mclane
Additional Features Include: Fireplace: Masonry Garage/parking: Detached Garage Bath Type: Tub/Shower,Shower Exterior: Stucco Family Room: 0 x 0 Floors: Carpet,Vinyl Heating/cooling: Central Heat & Cool Kitchen: Built In Range/Oven Laundry/appliances: Inside Living Room: 0 x 0 Pool: No Roof: Comp Shingle Stories: Single Story Style: Ranch Utilities: Public Utilities Water Source: Public Water,Public Sewer

Excellent Van Ness area contemporary, huge yard

7136 North Woodson Ave, Fresno, CA 93711   MLS ID: 325451	Listed for $382,900
For Additional Pictures and Details, Click on Address Above Main Photo 2000 – 2009. An independently owned and operated member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. is a service mark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Equal Housing Opportunity. This Website is not intended to be a solicitation for the purchase, sale or lease of real property outside the State of California.Featured properties on this web site may not necessarily be listed by Eldon Daetweiler. They represent homes Eldon Daetweiler has previewed and selected for his Then & Now buying clients and visitors to EldonHomes.com     For Information on this or any Northern California Property  Call Our Team @ 559-960-3229	WELL ESTABLISHED ELITE NEIGHBORHOOD NEAR VAN NESS EXTENSION! This home has been updated recently with a newer roof and newer flooring. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances and ample storage. The breakfast nook is a good size and it is open to the kitchen. Enter the good sized laundry/utility room from the 3 car garage. This home has a formal dining room w/newer light fixture and a spacious living room w/terrazzo floors and a fireplace. The master bedroom boasts a slider out to the huge backyard with mature landscaping. This house is situated on a 24,000 ft. lot surrounded by well maintained, high end homes. GREAT INVESTMENT.   Home Details Bedrooms: 3 Type: Single Family Home Bathrooms: 3 Full, 0 Partial Style: Square Feet: 2,985 Year Built: 1964   Property Details Lot Size: 0.55 acres Pool: No HOA: Yes HOA Dues: $0.00   School Details District: Fresno Unified Elementary: Malloch Middle: Tenaya High: Bullard
Additional Features Include: Garage/parking: Attached Garage,Potential RV Parking,Auto Opener Bath Type: Tub/Shower Dining Room: Formal Exterior: Wood,Other Family Room: 0 x 0 Floors: Carpet,Tile,Other Heating/cooling: Central Heat & Cool Kitchen: Built In Range/Oven,Electric Appliances,Disposal,Dishwasher,Eating Area Laundry/appliances: Inside,Utility Room Living Room: 0 x 0 Pool: No Roof: Comp Shingle Stories: Single Story Utilities: Public Utilities Water Source: Public Water,Public Sewer Yard/grounds: Sprinklers Front,Sprinklers Back,Sprinklers Auto,Fenced,Mature Landscape

The New Book of Etiquette doesn’t have a lot of advice on travelling byplane, as “it’s still new enough to be thrilling for most of us!” Still, there must be something we can learn; after all, as Money Grubbing Lawyer* pointed out a few days ago,  flying was (in theory, at least) a far more enjoyable experience in the early days of commercial aviation.  

so, without further ado, Lillian Eichler’s tips for airline travel:

-”On most of the large planes, passengers are given glassine envelopes containing cotton and chewing gum. The  experienced traveler pads his ears with the cotton and chews the gum to adjust his ears and throat to higher altitude. This is one occasion when chewing gum is not frowned upon as a vulgarity!”

-”The cabin of a plane is so small, the passengers in such close proximity, than any attempt to observe social formalities is quite out of the question. Nobody waits to be introduced- everybody talks to everybody else- strangers are drawn to the common thrill of flying.”

-”It is not customary to tip airplane hostesses. However, if a hostess has been especially kind and attentive and the passenger wishes to show his appreciation, he may have a small, impersonal gift such as a box of candy or an interesting new book mailed to her after the trip is over.”

*(for advice on keeping flying in the present more tolerable, read his post. Don’t go expecting Air Canada to hand out glassine envelopes, now.)

Hope everyone is well & enjoying the blue sky

I visited a friends new listing the other day & wanted to pass it along to everyone. It’s in one of my favorite neighborhoods West of Palm & South of Barstow

Sorry to be all business this time around, but it is such a great time to buy, if you know any first timers I would love & appreciate any referrals you send my way.

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Bookmarks for mod remod blogs I find out there:

• EICHLER REMOD
• redneckmodern
• Ollie Eichler Redux

Please leave me a comment if you know more of these!
Thanks much!

The 2008 Holiday House Tour is an all-Eichler tour today in Palo Alto’s Greenmeadow, Green Gables and Edgewood neighborhoods!

This will be the first all-Eichler tour! We will be celebrating our National Register Eichler treasures by touring a house in Green Gables, two in the adjacent Edgewood neighborhood and four in Greenmeadow in South Palo Alto. A total of seven houses! The two Edgewood houses should be especially interesting because one is exactly as built in 1956 and the other has just been remodeled. None of the houses on the Habitat for Humanity tour last August will be on our tour.

What: PAST 21st Annual Holiday House Tour
When: Sunday, Dec. 14, 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Seven homes in the Greenmeadow and Green Gables neighborhoods, Palo Alto
Tickets: Through website, $20 before Dec. 1, $25 after; available at Greenmeadow Community Center, 303 Parkside Drive, Palo Alto, on day of tour
Info: Palo Alto Stanford Heritage
See also: Not exactly Grandpa’s Eichlers

Hi All,

Eldon here. I spent several hours the other night at one of the most spectacular Mid Century Modern homes I’ve seen in Fresno. It is the quintesential Usonian, designed by Architect Walter Shaw in 1954, over 3000 square feet,  & is located on over an acre in Fresno’s Old Fig area of town. For you out of towners – Old Fig is probabbly the most sought after area of Fresno for it’s architecture ranging from the twenties on, some of Fresno’s most stately & beautiful homes, & gorgeous enormous trees ling every street. It is a county island, so the feel is very out of the city any given night neighbors are out walking & enjoying the area. Old fig is also home to “Christmas Tree Lane” – a long running historic & the longest decorated & lighted street in America.

The home will be available in a month or so, but I have to tell you that it is in my opinion one of the most spectacular examples of modernism I have seen here, or in my many years in Los Angeles. Ill keep you posted!!

Eldon Daetweiler

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Am Sonntag war es endlich soweit! Das erste Lichtlein in meinem Adventskranz konnte angezündet werden und nun kommt auch bei mir langsam die Weihnachtsstimmung.

Und da ich schon in dieser weihnachtlichen Stimmung war, wollte ich mir auch gleich noch einen Wunsch erfüllen. Einen Wunsch, den ich schon seit meiner Kinderzeit hege.

Ich wollte (und will es noch immer!) unbedingt Klavier lernen. Das Geld jedoch war natürlich ziemlich knapp, ein Instrument und Unterricht unbezahlbar und ich sollte mich auch auf die Schule konzentrieren. Eltern glauben ja immer, dass nur das notwendig ist, was man in der Schule lernen muss.

Damit hat man später eine Zukunft. Klavier wäre nur eine unglaubliche Zeitverschwendung. Brotlose Kunst…

Sie trauten mir auch überhaupt nicht zu, dass ich auf dem Instrument überhaupt je etwas erreichen könnte.

Später mussten sie einsehen, dass auch ein Abi mit 1,0 keine Garantie für eine rosige Zukunft ist. Aber natürlich lag es auch wieder an mir. Warum hatte ich nicht Medizin studiert oder Jura? Nein, ich musste ja unbedingt meinen eigenen Kopf durchsetzen.

Statt eines Studiums wollte ich unbedingt eine Ausbildung in einer Bank machen.

Ich wurde auch recht oft zu Vorstellungsgesprächen eingeladen, die aber eher Vorstellungstests zu nennen waren. Bei diesen Tests schnitt ich nie besonders gut ab. Ich hatte jeden Tag mindestens fünf Stunden für die Schule gelernt, aber wirkliches Wissen habe ich wohl nicht erworben. Ich lernte auswendig und vergaß.

Etliche Eltern glauben, dass ihre Kinder keine wirkliche Kindheit haben, wenn diese den ganzen Tag üben müssen.

Aber ist es denn eine Kindheit, wenn man jeden Tag nach der Schule noch wenigstens fünf Stunden lernen muss? Und gute Noten wollen so gut wie alle Eltern haben, während auf das Üben für den Klavierunterricht viel weniger Wert gelegt wird. Haben denn echt alle die Vorstellung, dass man jeden Tag zehn Stunden am Klavier üben muss, wenn man ein Pianist werden oder sogar nur aus Spaß spielen will? Was für eine Kindheit geht denn dann verloren? Klavier ist ein Hobby wie jedes andere und ob man nun mit Puppen, Autos oder am Klavier spielt, das ist doch im Grunde egal.

Im Grunde nehmen Puppen den Kindern nämlich auch die Kindheit. Man muss sich um die Puppe kümmern, für sie kochen, sie an- und umziehen, sie spazieren fahren… Eben die Dinge, die Eltern normalerweise tun müssen.

Auch mit den Autos ist es ähnlich. Man muss einige Straßenregeln beachten, damit es kein absolutes Chaos gibt und wenn man noch Feuerwehr und Polizei hat, dann müssen die bei jedem Unfall erscheinen und sich um die Verletzten kümmern oder Brände löschen…

Kinder imitieren mit ihrem Spiel die Welt der erwachsenen Personen. Und für diese ist das alles kein Spiel, sondern eher Arbeit. Warum also soll dann das Spiel mit Puppen und mit Autos weniger als Arbeit zählen als das Üben an einem Instrument?

Wenn ein Kind etwas gerne und freiwillig macht, dann hat es eine schöne Kindheit! Da ist es egal, ob es sich um Instrumentalspiel, Ballett oder irgendwelches Spielzeug handelt.

Klavier wird erst dann zur Quälerei, wenn die Eltern ein Kind zum ständigen Üben zwingen. Wenn es trotz Erschöpfung keine Pausen machen darf und wenn es immer an Wettbewerben teilnehmen und erste Plätze belegen muss.

Und das ist ja mit der Schule ähnlich. Alle Eltern wollen, dass ihr Kind mal Arzt oder Anwalt wird und die besten Leistungen erbringt. Sie setzen es unter Druck, das Kind muss jeden Nachmittag stundenlang lernen und hat nur dadurch keine Kindheit mehr.

Ist es denn aber immer so wichtig, dass man immer und überall die besten Leistungen erbringt? Muss man unbedingt der beste Pianist der Welt werden, wenn man Klavier lernen will?

Wenn alle so dächten, dann gäbe es bald überhaupt keine Instrumentalisten oder Tänzer mehr.

Und darum will ich mir meinen Wunsch jetzt endlich erfüllen!

Wegen der Ebbe in meiner Kasse kann ich mir jedoch leider keinen Unterricht leisten und auch ein Klavier wird noch eine Weile warten müssen.

Ich habe mir heute ein Keyboard gekauft und etliche Klavierschulen. Ich habe ja schon oft gelesen, dass man Klavier nicht wirklich im Selbstudium erlernen kann, aber einen Versuch ist es wohl wert. Sonst werde ich mit Klavier garantiert erst in 50 Jahren anfangen. Wenn überhaupt…

Also kaufte ich mir folgende Klavierschulen:

1. Die Russische Klavierschule
2. Eichler & Freyhl Klavier-Schule
3. Populäre Klavierschule von Oskar Fuchs
4. Europäische Klavierschule
5. Klavier-Spiel-Schule
6. Hal Leonard Klavierschule
7. Der junge Pianist

Es sind zwar ziemlich viele Klavierschulen, aber ohne Lehrer ist es vielleicht besser, wenn man mehrere parallel verwendet. Außerdem weiß ich ja nicht, welche am besten zu mir passt.

Damit andere Anfänger sich ein Bild über diese Klavierschulen machen können, werde ich regelmäßig über meine Erfahrungen berichten.

I just unpacked a great book I’ve had for several years, part of my collection of old… stuff. The New Book of Etiquette by Lillian Eichler isn’t new anymore, but it’s a lot of fun to read if you enjoy seeing how much things have changed in the last 80+ years.

I’m going to post ideas/tips/excerpts from this book on here every once in a while. Most of it’s not advice I’ll be following, but it should be fun.

*****

Christmas is less than a month away (apologies to anyone who hadn’t realized that yet). I’m done shopping for the family in Ontario (I took care of that while we lived there so I wouldn’t have to worry about mailing presents), but I’ve hardly started for AJ and the boys. In the spirit of giving, I’d like to share a few of Ms. Eichler’s thoughts on “Gifts At Christmas Time”

-”For the woman who likes pretty things for her room, we suggest a handsome perfume bottle, a make-up box, a painted glass powder jar… Make your gift suit the person for whom it is intended, add a bit of holly to carry the Christmas spirit, and send it so that it arrives on Christmas morning.”

[Good advice, but I'm pretty sure Canada Post doesn't deliver on holidays...]

- “Little travelling clocks, bridge sets, tennis rackets, gloves, fitted bags, books, collar boxes, work baskets, powder jars, boudoir dolls, writing sets- all these make fine Christmas gifts…. A backgammon game will not excite the little cousin who goes to business and has no time to learn the game; nor will a book of poetry especially delight the flippant young debutante.”

-”Men are fussy about gifts, as about almost everything else! They like to choose their own ties and gloves. But they appreciate, at Christmas time or birthday time, a handy cigar-lighter, a good book, a pair of cuff links, sensible bedroom slippers.”

There you have it, folks- your gift-giving needs all wrapped up, as it were. Boudoir dolls, collar boxes and powder jars. You can thank me on boxing day, after the flippant young debutante in your life expresses relief at not receiving another book of poetry.

Do you think we’ve lost something in our gift-giving now that we can get so much of what we want cheaply and easily? How often do we find ourselves giving someone another sweater, another dustcatcher for the mantel, another book that he/she doesn’t have, but could easily get for him/herself? It seems to me that people actually enjoyed giving and receiving gifts more when the items were scarcer but more special, and when love and thought went into the giving of one or two items rather than the stress and desperation we so often put into getting the right (excessive) number of gifts for the kids, spending the right amount on friends and family, and chasing down every new, unnecessary whatever that the advertisers decide we need to give someone to prove that we really love them.

I’m just sayin’.

In a sea of “not so well maintained” homes, this is a great one. It has been well maintained & is a great price at 110/sq’

5717 North Orchard St, Fresno, CA 93710   MLS ID: 324948	Listed for $179,900
For Additional Pictures and Details, Click on Address Above Main Photo Home Details Bedrooms: 3 Type: Single Family Home Bathrooms: 2 Full, 0 Partial Style: Ranch Square Feet: 1,626 Year Built: 1965   Property Details Lot Size: 6,200 sq. ft. Pool: No HOA: Yes HOA Dues: $0.00   School Details District: Fresno Unified Elementary: Robinson Middle: Ahwahnee High: Hoover	Well maintained, popular Wathen S-plan w/separate LR, FR, FDA in great central location. Delightful kitchen w/breakfast nook, tile counters resurfaced by Miracle Method & kitchen cabinets refaced w/melamine fronts. Spacious step down FR w/frplc, shutters on sliding glass doors is open to kitchen. Wathen quality in cast iron sinks, dual pane windows thruout, hardwood floors in hallway, ceramic tiles floors in both bathrooms & composition shingle roof. Attractive brick planters in front yard & neatly landscaped front and back yards w/nice selection of shrubs & plants w/automatic sprinklers. Property is wonderful & priced to sell!
Additional Features Include: Fireplace: Masonry Garage/parking: Attached Garage Bath Type: Tub/Shower,Shower Dining Room: Living Room/Area Exterior: Stucco,Brick Family Room: 16 x 17 Floors: Carpet,Tile,Vinyl,Hardwood Heating/cooling: Central Heating,Central Cooling Kitchen: Built In Range/Oven,Electric Appliances,Disposal,Dishwasher,Microwave,Eating Area,Refrigerator Laundry/appliances: In Garage Living Room: 14 x 19 Other Rooms: Family Room Pool: No Roof: Comp Shingle Stories: Single Story Style: Ranch Utilities: Public Utilities Water Source: Public Water,Public Sewer Yard/grounds: Sprinklers Front,Sprinklers Back,Sprinklers Auto
2000 – 2006. An independently owned and operated member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. is a service mark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Equal Housing Opportunity. This Website is not intended to be a solicitation for the purchase, sale or lease of real property outside the State of California.Featured properties on this web site may not necessarily be listed by Eldon Daetweiler. They represent homes Eldon Daetweiler has previewed and selected for his Then & Now buying clients and visitors to EldonHomes.com

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