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In this 1905 house in Texas, Cliff May creates privacy with an enclosed patio surrounded on three sides by the house and one side with a roofed porch. With the patio as the center of the house, windows surround the patio, and the house extends…

Women standing outside El Faro building (the Lighthouse).

A small house for Mrs. Chas. F. Jarvis, designed by L.E. Gottfried, possibly in Carmel, Calif.

Caption on back: 'A small home on East Haley Street, Santa Barbara. John Oliver, owner and contractor; suggestions from the Community Drafting Room."

Caption on back of photograph: "6 - room house by A. B. Cook"

This Demonstration House #3 was located on Alameda Padre Serra street, near the Mission in Santa Barbara.

This house was a Demonstration House for the Better Homes Committee

View from the street of La Linda Vista bungalow court.

The caption on the back of the photograph: "1926 Demonstration House #1 Better Homes in America Campaign in which the local Better Homes Committee won the National 1st Prize. Adobe brick on reinforced concrete foundation withstood earthquake."

This unidentified house was located in the Hope Ranch area of Santa Barbara.

This house was located on Olive Mill Road in Montecito.

This house received First Prize in the 4 Room Class for small homes. This Demonstration Home cost $2500 to build on East Cota Street in Santa Barbara.

This house on Ramona Lane in Montecito, was designed by Mary McLaughlin Craig.

This Demonstration House for the Better Homes Committee was located on East Cota Street in Santa Barbara.

This house on Middle Road in Montecito was designed by Lutah Maria Riggs.

This house won second prize in the House and Garden Competition in 1927. It was remodeled by Soule, Murphy & Hastings and is located near East Islay and Laguna Street in Santa Barbara.

This house on East Valerio and State Street was a Demonstration House for the Better Homes Committee.

Caption on back of photograph: "Tied with Atlanta, George for First Prize Demonstration House #1 - East Yanonali St. Better Homes in America Campaign 1925"

This unidentified house on Western Avenue in Santa Barbara was a Demonstration House for the Better Homes Committee.

This house is listed as Demonstration House Number 7 for the Better Homes Committee. Owners were Dr. and Mrs. Allin Williams for this house on East Padre Street.

This two story stucco house on Las Alturas Road in Santa Barbara was a Demonstration House for the Better Homes Committee.

This Demonstration House was listed as Class 3 by the Better Homes Committee, and was located on Quinientos Street in Santa Barbara.

This house on Alameda Padre Serra in Santa Barbara was a Demonstration House for the Better Homes Committee.

This is an exterior view of a Demonstration House for the Better Homes Committee, it is a house on Hermosa Road in Santa Barbara.

This was a Demonstration House for the Better Homes Committee, owned by Mrs. B. Smith of the Mission Canyon neighborhood of Santa Barbara.

View of exterior of houses with stucco-covered walls and fences

Two story stucco house with small front yard

View of exterior of two story stucco house with landscaping

View of the Plaza Rubio houses from across the street in the Mission Rose Garden. Caption on back of photo reads: "Rubio Plaza Built by Mrs. J. C. Andrews, Craig arch."

Interior view of library with fireplace and desk

Exterior of house with loggia and lawn

Exterior view of house with patio and landscaping

Exterior view of "Casa Santa Cruz" designed by architect James Osborne Craig for client Bernard Hoffman.

A well manicured lawn and garden surround a single story stucco house

A two story house with garden and trees

A small house surrounded by a flower garden.

Two story stucco house with tile roof.

Photograph of the living and dining room area in the house William Levy Alexander built for himself on Holly Dr. in Laguna Beach, California.

Photo of the living room in the William Levy Alexander house on Holly Dr. in Laguna Beach, California.

Photograph of the patio at the William Levy Alexander house on Holly Dr. in Laguna Beach, with views of the mountains and ocean in the background.

Aerial photo of the house by architect William Levy Alexander for himself on Holly Dr. in Laguna Beach, California. "House ->" points to the house in the upper left corner.

Photo of architect William Levy Alexander in a store.

Photograph of architect William Levy Alexander with his portrait sculpture.

Photo taken in 1978 of William Levy Alexander, on the right, with Eric Lloyd Wright (grandson of architect Frank Lloyd Wright), on the left.

Aerial photo of the Halliburton House on Ceanothus Drive in Laguna Beach, California.

Photograph of the retaining wall at the Halliburton house on Ceanothus Drive in Laguna Beach, California.

Sketch and floor plan view of the Richard Halliburton house on Ceanothus Drive in Laguna Beach, California.

Photo of the carport at the David Greggory house in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.

Photo of the exterior of the David Greggory house from the back.

Photo of the swimming pool and lawn at the David Greggory house in Encino, California.

Photograph of the outside courtyard of the David Greggory house in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.

Photograph of a door handle in the David Greggory house.

Photograph of a cart designed by William Levy Alexander.

Photograph of the living room and window with view outside in the David Greggory house.

Photo of the guest and sitting room in the David Greggory house.

Photo of the fireplace in the David Greggory house, located in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.

Photograph of the cabinets and stove in the kitchen of the David Greggory house.

Photograph of the interior of the David Greggory house with a tiger rug on the floor.

Photograph of the table in the kitchen of the David Greggory house in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.

Photograph of the list of client requirements for the David Greggory house in Encino, California

Photograph of the dining table and buffet in the dining room of the David Greggory house in Encino, California.

Photograph of the kitchen cabinets and sink in the David Greggory house.

Photo of the hallway in the David Greggory house.

Photo of the living room and fireplace in the David Greggory house.

Photo of bookshelves in the David Greggory house in Encino, California.

Photograph of the living room in the David Greggory house on Rancho Street in Encino, California.

Photograph of the kitchen in the David Greggory house on Rancho Street in Encino, California.

Photograph of the living room with furniture in the David Greggory house by William Levy Alexander, located on Rancho Street in Encino, California.

Photo of the exterior of the Poole Boone house and studio from a side view with landscaping in the foreground.

Photograph of the exterior of the Poole Boone house and studio by William Levy Alexander, located in Wilton, Connecticut.

Photo of the dining table with a view of the balcony in the House in Space by William Levy Alexander, located in Los Angeles, California.

Photograph of the dining area in the House in Space by William Levy Alexander, located in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.

Photograph of the exterior of the House in Space during construction. William Levy Alexander designed this house for himself on Viewmont Dr. in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.

Photograph of a man sitting at the balcony at the House in Space, located on Viewmont Dr. in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.

Photograph of a worker working on the House in Space project in Los Angeles, California. William Levy Alexander built this house for himself using cantilever construction techniques.

Photograph of William Levy Alexander's House in Space during construction. This house was an early example of the cantilever construction method in the Southern California area.

Photograph of the exterior and landscape of Alexander's House in Space that he built for himself, located at Viewmont Dr. in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.

Photograph of bedroom #1 in the Halliburton House, located in Laguna Beach, California.

Photograph of the living room and balcony in the Halliburton House in Laguna Beach, California.

Photograph of the living room and entrance foyer in the Halliburton House, located in Laguna Beach, California.

Photograph of the Halliburton House looking towards the ocean in Laguna Beach, California.

Photograph of architect William Levy Alexander at a drawing table.

Photograph of the Halliburton House from the driveway with people on the balcony.

Plan for firesafe concrete house, including birds-eye perspective, plans, elevations, and details.

Aerial photograph of the resort taken from the cape.

Photograph of the exterior of the resort.

Photograph of the exterior resort, showing two levels of rooms, the loggia, the tower, and the dining and lounge rooms.

Photograph of the exterior of the Las Cruces Palmilla Resort and Residences.

Aerial photograph of the Las Cruces Palmilla Resort and Residences in San Jose del Cabo, Baja California, Mexico

Photograph of the chapel and fountain at the Las Cruces Palmilla Resort and Residences in San Jose del Cabo, Baja California, Mexico.

Photograph of the detail of the tower and part of the loggia to the right, as seen from the approach from the land side.

Photograph of the interior of the loggia from the tower side in the Las Cruces Palmilla Resort and Residences, located in San Jose del Cabo, Baja California, Mexico)

Photograph of the interior of the loggia looking towards the tower side in the Las Cruces Palmilla Resort and Residences in San Jose del Cabo, Baja California, Mexico.

Photograph of the dining area in the Las Cruces Palmilla Resort and Residences, located in San Jose del Cabo, Baja California, Mexico.

Photograph of the tower detail and spiral staircase in the Las Cruces Palmilla Resort and Residences in San Jose del Cabo, Baja California, Mexico.

Photograph of the study and guest room in the Ambrose Avenue house belonging to John T. and Katherine McTernan in Los Feliz, California.

Photograph of the interior of the house built for John T. and Katherine McTernan, located on Ambrose Avenue in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.

Photograph of the study in the house by architect William Levy Alexander for clients John T. and Katherine McTernan. The house is located on Ambrose Avenue in Los Feliz, California.

Photograph of patio at Eaton House with landscaping.

Photograph of patio at Eaton House, located in the Hope Ranch neighborhood of Santa Barbara, California.