Join the Ocean Beach Historical Society, June 19, at 7:00 PM for A Parable of San Diego’s Bungalow Courts with Dr. Diane Kane at Waters Edge Community, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., O.B.
A new property type, the bungalow court first appeared in San Diego in the years after the 1915-1917 Panama California Exposition, when thousands of visitors became permanent residents of San Diego. The bungalow court was considered a quick and affordable solution to increase the housing supply during a period of critical shortage. Bungalow courts first appeared in Pasadena in the 1910s to accommodate seasonal tourists. Often located within a few blocks of streetcar lines, bungalow courts offered the convenience, low maintenance, and communal lifestyle of apartment living, with the privacy and open space afforded to single-family houses. Although the centralized landscaped court was a common feature, many variations in architectural style and lot configuration occurred. This lecture will explore the development, proliferation, and eventual decline of the bungalow court in San Diego. What replaced bungalow courts, and how have newer property types fared with livability, communality, and affordability?
OBHS is excited to have Dr. Diane Kane back with us June 19, at 7:00 pm. A specialist in 19th and 20th century American Architecture and Urban Planning, Dr. Kane has taught Western and American art, architectural history and planning to both professional and general interest audiences for over 35 years. Please join us! All OBHS Programs are FREE!
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