1894 Santa Monica

Santa Monica Planning Division Santa Monica Landmarks Tour, 2003, 1979, 1977, 1930s, 1894, 1890s

45. First Roy Jones House, 1894

2612 Main Street

Architect: Sumner P. Hunt

Designation: 2 January 1979

     "This building, constructed for Santa Monica civic leader, Roy Jones, is the earliest known American Colonial Revival style work of architect Sumner P. Hunt, whose work was well known in Southern California for designing structures in both the Spanish Colonial Revival and American Colonial Revival styles.

     "Originally located at 1007 Ocean Avenue, the house was donated to the Heritage Square Museum and moved to its present location on City-owned property in 1977. Today, it houses the California Heritage Museum, which specializes in decorative arts. The first floor is furnished in 1890s to 1930s styles."

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 Kelyn Roberts 2017