Additions or alterations are encouraged to be compatible with these character defining features. The standard procedure for historic buildings is to identify, retain and preserve the form and detail of the architectural materials and features that are important in defining the historic character of the structure. The standards are intended to foster the preservation and rehabilitation of the character-defining features. When restoring, renovating, or adding on to a specific style, the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties is the guiding document. The styles most represented in Claremont are Craftsman/Bungalow, Mission and Spanish Colonial Revival, turn of the century, American Colonial Revival, Tudor and English inspired, French inspired, Monterey Revival, International Style, California Ranch, modern styles, and a smattering of other styles.Īll the character-defining features for each of these styles may not be present in each example, but when they are, they’re significant to the design and character of the residence. The more eclectic collection of styles is predominant in the older neighborhoods, though given the city’s history in the citrus industry, one can find older styles scattered throughout the town. It’s like what Frank Lloyd Wright said, “All fine architectural values are human values, else not valuable.” Good architecture and design speak to our values, to our humanity.ĭiverse architectural styles can be found in almost all of Claremont’s residential neighborhoods.

I suppose that is what the designer attempts to do, to create a space knowing it is truly not finished until someone sees it, walks into it, and uses it. We may not be able to articulate it like an architect or designer, but we know it when we see it. There is something quite magical about beautifully designed spaces.

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