Casa Romantica
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Casa Romantica is located in San Clemente, California
and was built by Ole Hanson
. In 1927, Carl Lindbom was commissioned to design a home with seven-bedrooms, seven-bathrooms that overlooked the Pacific Ocean. This building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Orange County, California on December 27, 1991.
Ole Hanson came to the site to create his ideal community, a "Spanish Village by the Sea." In 1927, Hanson built the Casa Romantica as his family home, and expression of his version of the California dream. The seven-bedroom, seven-bath house was designed by Carl Lindbom, who also designed La Casa Pacifica
(the former Western White House
).
Hanson, who wanted to become president as a child, but also lost a bid for Presidency in 1920, built his own "White House" that included the finest materials, wood, and innovations in construction. Ole traveled extensively, gathering furniture for the house, Plants for the gardens, and even exotic birds to stroll through the grounds. Colorful fish even filled the courtyard pool.
Two of the past owners are well known, including the original owner, Ole Hansen, and the ex- Mrs. Fred Waring.,
San Clemente, California
San Clemente is a city in Orange County, California. The population was 63,522 at the 2010 census. Located on the California Coast, midway between Los Angeles and San Diego at the southern tip of the county, it is known for its ocean, hill, and mountain views, a pleasant climate and its Spanish...
and was built by Ole Hanson
Ole Hanson
Ole Hanson was an American politician who served as mayor of Seattle, Washington from 1918 to 1919. Hanson became a national figure promoting law and order when he took a hardline position during the 1919 Seattle General Strike...
. In 1927, Carl Lindbom was commissioned to design a home with seven-bedrooms, seven-bathrooms that overlooked the Pacific Ocean. This building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Orange County, California on December 27, 1991.
Construction
San Clemente is one of the first master planned cities in California. Co-founderOle Hanson came to the site to create his ideal community, a "Spanish Village by the Sea." In 1927, Hanson built the Casa Romantica as his family home, and expression of his version of the California dream. The seven-bedroom, seven-bath house was designed by Carl Lindbom, who also designed La Casa Pacifica
La Casa Pacifica
La Casa Pacifica is a mansion located in the Cottons Point Estates gated community on the beaches of San Clemente, California, overlooking the Pacific Ocean...
(the former Western White House
Western White House
The Western White House is a term applied to additional residencies of the President of the United States. It was used for the Crawford, Texas ranch of George W. Bush, known as Prairie Chapel Ranch, and has also been used by other chief executives for their homes, including Presidents Lyndon B....
).
Hanson, who wanted to become president as a child, but also lost a bid for Presidency in 1920, built his own "White House" that included the finest materials, wood, and innovations in construction. Ole traveled extensively, gathering furniture for the house, Plants for the gardens, and even exotic birds to stroll through the grounds. Colorful fish even filled the courtyard pool.
Ownership
Over the years, the house has been owned or operated by at least seven individuals or organizations, and has been renamed at least three times. The current owner is the San Clemente Redevelopment Agency who purchased the property from the Welsh Family Partnership.Two of the past owners are well known, including the original owner, Ole Hansen, and the ex- Mrs. Fred Waring.,
| Years | Owner/Operator | Property Name | Purchase Price | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | Ole Hanson | Unknown | Unknown | Home |
| 1934 | Bank Of America Bank of America Bank of America Corporation, an American multinational banking and financial services corporation, is the second largest bank holding company in the United States by assets, and the fourth largest bank in the U.S. by market capitalization. The bank is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina... |
Unknown | Foreclosed | Home |
| 1941 | Neil and Lucy Rasmussen | Unknown | $10,000 | Home |
| 1946 | Lambert and Patricia Schuyler | Casa Romantica | $30,000 | Home |
| 1952 | Evalyn Waring (Ex-Wife of Fred Waring Fred Waring Fredrick Malcolm Waring was a popular musician, bandleader and radio-television personality, sometimes referred to as "America's Singing Master" and "The Man Who Taught America How to Sing." He was also a promoter, financial backer and namesake of the Waring Blendor, the first modern electric... ) |
Casa Romantica | $64,644.44 | Home |
| 1956 | Muriel & Leslie Whitehouse | Casa Blanca (after their name) | $45,000 | Home |
| 1960 | George and Louise Welsh | Casa Descana then Casa Romantica | $43,591 | Senior Citizens' Home |
| 1984 | Leased to Private Business | Casa Romantica | Special Events | |
| 2000 | San Clemente Redevelopment Agency | Casa Romantica | $2,500,000 | Special Events |
Cultural Center
Casa Romantica is used has become one of the first cultural centers in Orange County to offer School Outreach programs, Artistic Workshops, Poetry events, Musical events, Gardening and other special interest events.Casa Romantica Reading Series
For six years, Casa Romantica hosted the Casa Romantica Reading Series offering many special guests participating in reading poetry. This series ended in 2009.Weddings & Special Events
Casa Romantica can also be reserved for special events including weddings and private events.External links
- http://www.CasaRomantica.org/history.html
- http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/ca/Orange/state.html
- http://sanclementetimes.com/view/full_story/6695814/article-The-Jewel-of-San-Clemente