Ainsworth borrows from early Californian design with this precursor to the California Ranch house. The paneled, oversized living room with 10-foot ceilings provides an anchor to the residence, and is flanked by the family bedrooms on one wing; the kitchen, dining room and maid’s quarters on the opposing wing. The gated, estate-like, ridgetop site affords dramatic sunrise vistas from Pasadena to the San Gabriel range and westerly sunset views from downtown Los Angeles to the ocean. Includes 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, maid’s room or possible home office with bath and separate breezeway entrance, family room with full bath and fireplace, private pool and two-car garage.
Calmer Residence, 1935
