Showing posts with label Queen Anne. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Queen Anne. Show all posts

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Santa Fe Depot - Carlsbad, CA, USA

Built in 1887 in the Queen Anne style and in service from 1888 until 1959.  The building was acquired by the City of Carlsbad in 1960 and has housed the Chamber of Commerce and most recently the Convention and Visitors Bureau.  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it was the first commercial building in Carlsbad and remains in its original location.


 

Located on the east side of the railroad tracks between Carlsbad Village Drive and Grand Avenue.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

The Culp House - Escondido, CA, USA

Built by Martin Luther Culp circa 1890, the year he and his brothers, Reuben and Morris, arrived in Escondido.  This Queen Anne style farmhouse includes a wraparound porch.




The blue stained-glass window is said to date back to the original construction.


Located at 204 W. 8th St., on the NW corner of 8th and Maple in the Olde Escondido Historic District.