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"Arcady, " George Owen Knapp house, Sycamore Canyon Road, Montecito, California, 1917. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston. "Arcady, " George Owen Knapp house, Sycamore Canyon Road, Montecito, California, 1917
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"Arcady, " George Owen Knapp house, Sycamore Canyon Road, Montecito, California, 1917. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston. "Arcady, " George Owen Knapp house, Sycamore Canyon Road, Montecito, California, 1917
"Arcady, " George Owen Knapp house, Sycamore Canyon Road, Montecito, California, 1917. House Architecture: Italianate mission style house by Ralph Radcliffe-Whitehead, built by Christopher Tornoe and expanded by E. Russell Ray in 1911 for George Owen Knapp. Landscape: Francis Townsend Underhill, lower garden, 1914; Carlton Monroe Winslow with Charles Gibbs Adams, upper garden, circa 1913; Charles R. Waugh, 1912-1928, estate superintendant; John Scott, head gardener
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Arcady," the George Owen Knapp house, located at Sycamore Canyon Road in Montecito, California, is a stunning example of Italianate mission style architecture captured in this photograph taken in 1917 by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston. The house was originally designed by Ralph Radcliffe-Whitehead and built by Christopher Tornoe in 1911 for George Owen Knapp. Later expansions were carried out by E. Russell Ray in 1911. The house's exquisite design is complemented by the beautiful gardens surrounding it. The lower garden was designed by Francis Townsend Underhill in 1914, while the upper garden was the collaborative effort of Carlton Monroe Winslow and Charles Gibbs Adams around the same time. The estate's landscape was overseen by Charles R. Waugh from 1912 to 1928, with John Scott serving as the head gardener. The symmetrical design of the house, with its vanishing point drawing the eye towards the central archway, is a testament to the meticulous planning and execution of the architectural and landscaping teams. The herbaceous border and other garden features add vibrant color and texture to the monochromatic image, creating a harmonious blend of architecture and nature. This photograph is a valuable historical record of the early 20th century American estate, showcasing the beauty and elegance of Montecito's architectural and horticultural heritage. Frances Benjamin Johnston's skillful composition and use of light and shadow capture the essence of this unique and captivating property. This image is part of the Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection at the Library of Congress, and is a testament to the enduring legacy of both the photographer and the historic estate she captured on film.
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