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Title
The Grove House, Montecito
Date
ca. 1895
Description
Alfred and Amelia Jacoutot in front of The Grove House, built in 1893 along the county road in Montecito. Alfred and Amelia came from Louisiana, opened The Grove House as a French restaurant. It became a popular destination being a ten minute walk from the Miramar train stop. The restaurant was known for its fine French cuisine and popular social functions. It closed in 1901, after the Jacoutot's opened a new French restaurant in Carpinteria. The Grove House later became the Howard School. Photo circa 1895. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2900
Title
Montecito Residence
Date
ca. 1901
Description
Montecito Residence, circa 1901. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2899
Title
Montecito Residence
Date
ca. 1901
Description
Montecito Residence, circa 1901. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2898
Title
Montecito Residence
Date
ca. 1901
Description
Montecito Residence, circa 1901. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2897
Title
Montecito Residence
Date
ca. 1899
Description
Montecito Residence of Nicholas K. Wade called "La Vista." Located on the eastside of the intersection of Sycamore Canyon Road and East Valley Road, circa 1899. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2896
Title
Montecito Residence
Date
ca. 1901
Description
Montecito Residence, circa 1901. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2893
Title
Montecito
Date
ca. 1901
Description
Montecito, possible business, circa 1901. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2892
Title
Montecito Telephone Office
Date
ca. 1901
Description
Interior of the local Montecito Telephone Office, East Valley Road, Montecito, circa 1901. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2891
Title
Buell Store And Market
Date
ca. 1901
Description
Upon Hervey Buell's death in January 1889, his son Percy O. Buell became proprietor and postmaster of Buell's Store and Post Office. In 1900 a new store was built across the street, on the south side of East Valley Road. To the right of the Buell store is the local telephone office, circa 1901. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2890
Title
First Presbyterian Church
Date
ca. 1900
Description
Interior of the First Presbyterian Church of El Montecito, 1455 East Valley Road. Built in 1888 and replaced in 1932. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2889
Title
First Presbyterian Church
Date
ca. 1900
Description
First Presbyterian Church of El Montecito, 1455 East Valley Road. Built in 1888 and replaced in 1932. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2888
Title
Montecito School
Date
ca. 1905
Description
Students outside of Montecito School, San Ysidro Road, Montecito, circa 1905. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2887
Title
Peter Riedel
Date
ca. 1925
Description
Peter Riedel and his family at the John D. Wright estate on Buena Vista Road, Montecito from 1921-1925. Peter in the cactus garden of the Wright estate, circa 1925. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2885
Title
Map of Montecito
Date
ca. 1934
Description
Map of Montecito estates that Peter Riedel or his son John Riedel were employed to develop, circa 1934. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2884
Title
Goodall Estate
Date
1920
Description
Landscape drawing, by Peter Riedel, of Capt. H.W. Goodall estate, Coast Hwy., Montecito, 1920. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2881
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
1939
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Aerial view of the house and formal gardens, 1939. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2870
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
1939
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Aerial view of the house and formal gardens, 1939. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2869
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
ca. 1912
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Completed gardens circa 1912. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2868
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
ca. 1909
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Building foundation wall of future pergola that will be parallel to the outer wall of the formal garden. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2867
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
ca. 1909
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel. Peter employed Japanese immigrants who lived in makeshift huts at his nursery. After sufficient training they assisted him in the construction and planting of the gardens, circa 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2866
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
ca. 1920
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Completed gardens circa 1920. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2865
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
ca. 1920
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Completed gardens circa 1920. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2864
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
ca. 1909
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Formal gardens under construction. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2863
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
ca. 1920
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Completed pergola along the outer wall of the formal gardens. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2862
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
ca. 1920
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Walkway in the formal gardens. Photo taken circa 1920. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2861
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
ca. 1920
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Walkway in the formal gardens. Photo taken circa 1920. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2860
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
ca. 1912
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Central walkway and pool in the formal gardens. Photo taken circa 1912. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2859
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
ca. 1909
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Formal gardens in progress. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2858
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
ca. 1909
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Construction of foundation wall of future pergola. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2857
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
ca. 1920
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Walkway and pool in the formal gardens. Photo taken circa 1920. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2856
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
ca. 1910
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Central walkway in the formal gardens before all plants are planted. Photo taken circa 1910. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2855
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
ca. 1920
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Central walkway in the formal gardens after plants are fully established . Photo taken circa 1920. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2854
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
ca. 1912
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Central walkway in the formal gardens after planting . Photo taken circa 1912. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2853
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
ca. 1920
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Walkway in the formal gardens. Photo taken circa 1920. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2852
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
ca. 1920
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Looking across the formal gardens to the entrance of the pergola that runs along the outer wall. Photo taken circa 1920. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2851
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
ca. 1915
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Completed pergola along the outer wall of the garden. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2850
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
ca. 1915
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Completed pergola along the outer wall of the garden. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2849
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
1909
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Foundation wall of future pergola. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2848
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
1909
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Building foundation wall of future pergola that will be parallel to the outer wall of the garden. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2847
Title
F.S. Gould Estate
Date
1909
Description
Frederick S. Gould estate, 73 San Leandro Lane, Montecito. Foundation wall of future pergola. Construction of the garden was done by the Southern California Acclimatizing Association which was owned by Peter Riedel, 1909-1911. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2846
Title
Oakleigh Thorne Estate
Date
ca. 1917
Description
The Oakleigh Thorne estate "Las Tejas." The outdoor dining area, circa 1917. Peter Riedel, landscape architect, designed and constructed gardens in 1917. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2845
Title
Oakleigh Thorne Estate
Date
ca. 1928
Description
The Oakleigh Thorne estate "Las Tejas." The pavilion and lily pool, circa 1928. Peter Riedel, landscape architect, designed and constructed gardens in 1917. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2844
Title
Oakleigh Thorne Estate
Date
ca. 1928
Description
The Oakleigh Thorne estate "Las Tejas." The pavilion and lily pool, circa 1928. Peter Riedel, landscape architect, designed and constructed gardens in 1917. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2843
Title
Gavit Estate
Date
ca. 1928
Description
E. Palmer Gavit Estate, Sycamore Canyon Road, Montecito. The Wishing Well at the end of Cypress Allee, circa 1928. Peter Riedel, landscape architect. The estate is now called Lotusland. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2842
Title
Gavit Estate
Date
ca. 1928
Description
E. Palmer Gavit Estate, Sycamore Canyon Road, Montecito. Water Stairs and Cypress Allee, circa 1928. Peter Riedel, landscape architect. The estate is now called Lotusland. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2841
Title
Red Rock Quarry
Date
ca. 1907
Description
Red Rock Quarry on Mountain Drive, Montecito, circa 1907. Peter Riedel discovered a hillside on Mountain Drive that was rich in red rock. He liked the look of the red rock and was the first to introduce its use in building roads, paths and tennis courts. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2840
Title
Red Rock Quarry
Date
ca. 1907
Description
Red Rock Quarry on Mountain Drive, Montecito, circa 1907. Peter Riedel discovered a hillside on Mountain Drive that was rich in red rock. He liked the look of the red rock and was the first to introduce its use in building roads, paths and tennis courts. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2839
Title
Red Rock Quarry
Date
ca. 1907
Description
Red Rock Quarry on Mountain Drive, Montecito, circa 1907. Peter Riedel discovered a hillside on Mountain Drive that was rich in red rock. He liked the look of the red rock and was the first to introduce its use in building roads, paths and tennis courts. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2838
Title
Red Rock Quarry
Date
1908
Description
"Stevens" Rock Quarry, 1908. Peter Riedel discovered a hillside on Mountain Drive that was rich in red rock. He liked the look of the red rock and was the first to introduce its use in building roads, paths and tennis courts. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2835
Title
Red Rock Quarry
Date
1929
Description
Red Rock Quarry on Mountain Drive, Montecito, 1929. Peter Riedel discovered a hillside on Mountain Drive that was rich in red rock. He liked the look of the red rock and was the first to introduce its use in building roads, paths and tennis courts. Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2834
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