Long before "Modernism" was in vogue, a renowned architect, Raphael Soriano began designing a beautifully modernistic home. The home is somewhat compact, two stories is situated overlooking the Colorado Lagoon. A long, continuous, metal-encasement window runs along the front of the home providing more than enough light throughout the day and an open airy feeling synonomous with the California lifestyle. The flow of windows extends to the back where you view a courtyard on nearly a 1/4 acre plot.
Walking through it the other day brought me back into the mid 1950's only this home was completed in 1940 (about 15 years before it's time). Originally from Greece, Raphael made his way to Southern California a the age of 20. In his 35+ years as an architect he was driven to novel solutions for middle-class housing in postwar America. He eventually designed over 150 buildings -- a small portion of which were built and completed. Today, it is estimated that only a dozen or so still remain.
Although it is over 70 years old, it has only had two owners, the first of which, Dean & Marion Kimpson, only stayed 1 year. The Nixon family has owned it ever since.
It is currently on the market, listed for $699,000, but is sure to fetch more due to its Historical Landmark status.
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Dave Harbison
Long Beach REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Coastal Alliance
(562) 494-4600 ext 2281
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Long Beach Realtor® / Real Estate Agent
Long Beach Homes for Sale, Condos and Investment Properties
Long Beach Relocation Expert
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Labels: Alamitos Heights, Belmont Heights, Colorado Lagoon, Historical Landmark, Long Beach, Modern, Modernism
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