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1 "'U Ill 0 ::.; o" -0 i' G)0 a. 0 -, OJ. < 0.!J> X ()... )>g (0 "" w ( the BOARD 0 BATTEN Newsletter of the Pacific Grove Heritage Society OCTOBER/NOVEMBER l: th Street Built in 1888 for William Lacy, this home (now the Green Gables Inn) represents the Stick/Eastlake style of architecture. This is one of many styles, Victorian and otherwise, which are being featured in a series of articles on architecture in Pacific Grove. CHRISTMAS AT THE INNS ANNUAL TOUR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1987 (See page 2)

2 STICK/EASTLAKE (1880s ) by Kent Seavey STICK/EASTLAKE EXAMPLES (Second in a series) This is a transitional style that links the Gothic Revival with the Queen Anne (see last issue). All three are free adaptations of medieval English building traditions. Proponents lauded the "honesty" of the form expressing through the visible exterior stick work the actual balloon framing of the building. Buildings generally have gabled and towered roofs and are defined primarily by decorative wooden detailing on a wooden wall cladding interrupted by patterns of horizontal, vertical or diagonal boards. An abundance of decorative corbeled chimneys is also typical of the style. Good examples can be found at 104 5th Street (see front cover), 312 Central Avenue and 131 & 138 Fountain (see next page). CHRISTMAS AT THE INNS The 3rd Annual Christmas At The Inns tour will be held on Tuesday evening, December 8, 1987 from 6:30 to 9:30. The seven Inns participating on this year's tour are: Green Gables, Old St. Angela Inn, Pacific Grove Inn, Martine Inn, Gosby House, Centrella Hotel and Maison Bleue. Tickets are still only $10.00 each and may be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce office at Forest and Central and at Pacific Grove Florist at 217 Forest. The first two tours were early sellouts, so avoid disappointment and get your tickets now. 131 Fountain - built in st owner was Albert Benedict The tour is co-sponsored by the Heritage Society and the Pacific Grove Art Center. Proceeds are divided equally between the two organizations. 138 Fountain - built in st owner was Mrs. M. Steiner

3 NEW ARCHES IN ROQUE COURT New arches have been installed in the roque court adjoining the public museum this week. The grounds are now being put in shape to play. This action promises to bring to an end a dispute that has lingered for a number of weeks. The city will now have two playgrounds for the elderly gentlemen. Some time ago, certain members of the roque club, in order to bring the new city playground at Gibson and Fountain avenues into use, dug up the arches in the old court and moved them to one of the courts in the new playground. This aroused the ire of certain other members who preferred to remain at the traditional old "stamping grounds." After a petition was circulated and presented to the city council and many other steps taken, the matter was finally ironed out and the new arches made their appearance a few days ago. Now everyboby is apparently happy. (from "The Grove At High Tide", 10/25/29) Early undated photo of the "first" playground. Rental cottages built in 1882 by David Jacks at the NW comer of 15th & Central. See 1892 map in centerfold. These cottages were demolished or destroyed in 1913.

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5 PACIFIC GROVE ATHLETIC CLUB ORGANIZED There was a meeting of those interested in an athletic club held in the parlors of the Methodist Episcopal Church on Monday evening, at which an organization was effected by the election of officers for the first term. A goodly number of young people were present and identified themselves with the club. The object of the club is to afford entertainment for residents and visitors to the Grove. The Pacific Improvement Company has generously given the use of the old chapel (now called Chautauqua Hall) for a gymnastic and social hall, and the management has also promised to wire it for the club. Officers elected included Vincent Wood as President, Lois Salsman as Vice-president and Alice Peebles as Recording Secretary. Serving on various committees were Silas W. Mack, Margaret Searles, Ritter Holman and Louise Sheppa. (from Del Monte Weekly-11/5/10) 1930s photo of the "old chapel", now called Chautauqua Hall New City Hall clock in October 1935, flanked by Police Chief Mike Stalter, City Manager Erwin Dames and fire truck driver Charlie Gilmer. Photo donated by former Mayor Florus Williams.

6 VICTORIAN EXTERIOR DECORATION (How to Paint Your 19th Century American House Historically) The above is the title of a book by Roger W. Moss and Gail Caskey Winkler which is now available at the Monterey Library. In addition to many beautiful Victorian photos, it contains helpful information to help you decide on what level of authenticity you will want to follow in painting your old house. The authors divided paint schemes into three types: Scientific, Historical and Boutique (or "painted lady"). These and other terms are fully explained in the book. Also in the book, F. W. Devoe & Co. cautioned that "houses standing near one another should be painted following the rules of harmony by contrast." Other books of interest to Heritage Society members now available at the Monterey Library: EVE Evers, Christopher. THE OLD HOUSE DOCTOR. 1986, The Overlook Press. ELMARIE H. DYKE OPEN SPACE The City of Pacific Grove plans to tum a vacant lot next to Chautauqua Hall into a city park and name it the Elmarie H. Dyke Open Space. The property, located on 16th Street between Lighthouse and Central, is being offered to the city for $135,000, with the first $50,000 being donated by the Monterey Peninsula Regional Parks District. On October 12, 1987, a press conference was held at the site to mark the beginning of the fund raising effort. At that time, Adam Weiland, president of the Heritage Society, noted the importance of the land acquisition to Chautauqua Hall. He said, "An important part of the preservation of any building is the preservation of its surrounclings." At its October meeting, the Board of Directors of The Pacific Grove Heritage Society voted to make a $500 donation on behalf of the Society and its members. You may send your contributions to the Community Foundation for Monterey County, P.O. Box 1384, Monterey, CA Mention the Elmarie H. Dyke Open Space to insure proper credit GRO LEW STE C53L MAN MCA REI Grow, Lawrence. THE THIRD OLD HOUSE CATALOG. 1982, The Main Street Press. Lewis, Betty. W. H. WEEKS ARCHITECT. 1985, Panorama West Books. Stevenson & Jandl. HOUSES BY MAIL. 1986, National Trust For Historic Preservation. Lydon, Sandy. CHINESE GOLD: THE CHINESE IN MONTEREY BAY REGION. 1985,Capitola Book Company. Mangelsdorf, Tom. A HISTORY OF STEINBECK'S CANNERY ROW. 1986,Western Tanager Press. McAlester, Virginia. A FIELD GUIDE TO AMERICAN HOUSES. 1984,Knopf. Reinstedt, Randall A. MORE THAN MEMORIES. 1985, Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. GIVE TO A FRIEND ANNUAL FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $10 Members receive a regular Heritage Society newsletter and are entitled to reduced rates at all Heritage Society events. Please return to The Pacific Grove Heritage Society Box 1007 Pacific Grove, CA Telephone