Thornton Abell: Abell house (Santa Monica, Calif.)

Thornton Abell designed this house on a very steep lot in the hills of Santa Monica for himself and his family. The three story home featured a rooftop deck, main level terrace, lower level drafting room, and a garden with a pool and guest house.

Thornton Abell, architect;
Victor Haveman, photographer

Thornton M. Abell papers, Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.

1936-1937

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