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"Las Tejas, " Oakleigh Thorne house, 170 Picacho Road, Montecito, California, 1923. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston. "Las Tejas, " Oakleigh Thorne house, 170 Picacho Road, Montecito, California, 1923. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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"Las Tejas, " Oakleigh Thorne house, 170 Picacho Road, Montecito, California, 1923. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston. "Las Tejas, " Oakleigh Thorne house, 170 Picacho Road, Montecito, California, 1923. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
"Las Tejas, " Oakleigh Thorne house, 170 Picacho Road, Montecito, California, 1923. House Architecture: Remodel and addition to existing adobe house, designed by William Alston Hayne II, by Francis W. Wilson after purchase by Oakleigh Thorne in 1917. Landscape: Helen S. (Mrs. Oakleigh) Thorne, on 26 acres. Other: Oakleigh Thorne was W.O.S. Thorne
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Las Tejas," the Oakleigh Thorne house, located at 170 Picacho Road in Montecito, California, was originally an adobe house designed by William Alston Hayne II. In 1917, the house was purchased by Oakleigh Thorne (W.O.S. Thorne) and underwent a remodel and addition, designed by Francis W. Wilson. The resulting Italianate-style residence, set on 26 acres of land, became a stunning example of early 20th-century garden design. The photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1923, captures the symmetrical beauty of the property. The house, with its red-tiled roof and white stucco walls, is framed by the lush greenery of the landscaped gardens. A large, symmetrical pond, complete with a stone lantern, lies at the heart of the grounds. In the background, a pool adds to the idyllic setting. Helen Seymour Stafford Thorne, Oakleigh's wife, was instrumental in the design and implementation of the gardens. The property showcases a range of garden features, including terraced areas, winding paths, and a variety of trees and shrubs. The gardens, like the house, exhibit the elegance and refinement of the era. This photograph, part of the Frances Benjamin Johnston collection at the Library of Congress, offers a glimpse into the heritage and history of Montecito and the United States during the 1920s. The image, with its timeless beauty and sense of tranquility, continues to captivate viewers and inspire appreciation for the art of garden design.
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