Tudor Style Homes in California
February 17, 2012 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
Ever wanted to live in a Medieval castle? Tudor-style homes, which were popular in the US in the 1920s and 30s, mimicked the timbered frames and romantic interiors of 15th-century English manors. Steep roofs, timbered or half-timbered exterior walls, arched doorways, and beautiful leaded glass windows are hallmarks of this luxurious style of home.
(Excerpt from) The Men Behind Some of Tustin’s Best Buildings by Juanita Lovret
September 2, 2010 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
Many carpenters worked in Tustin during its early years, although few records exist to show which houses they built. Fortunately, one of the men who advanced to contractor status, William H. Bowman, can be identified with numerous lovely homes and public structures. Bowman came to Tustin as a child. He apprenticed as a carpenter before [...]
