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Historic Chicago Bungalow Association Exploring the Historic Bungalows of our Nation
Pasadena Bungalow Tour
2013
October 11-13 2013 A magnificent exploration of Pasadena’s early 20th century bungalow homes and their influence on the Historic Chicago Bungalow. Please view our travel brochure for:
Introduction
Program Inclusions, Cost, and Registration
Accommodations
Detailed Travel Itinerary
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Introduction Dear Friend, We are thrilled to invite you to join us for a weekend of all things bungalow in historic Pasadena, California from October 11th through the 13th! Our efforts to promote the uniquely American bungalow extend to the west coast this fall where we will explore the rich architectural history of Pasadena with exclusive private tours of Arts and Crafts era homes, the pristine Gamble House and the tranquil botanical gardens of the Huntington Library and Estate. As the Chicago bungalow is rooted in the architectural history of Southern California, Pasadena makes for an ideal inaugural bungalow tour. The city boasts one of the best collections of bungalows in the country with thousands of Arts and Crafts style homes, Bungalow Heaven, one of the largest house tours, and an average temperature of 70 degrees that can’t be beat. Relax in the elegant courtyard at the historic Langham Hotel, immerse yourself in the glory of the Huntington Botanical Gardens and lose yourself in the Arts and Crafts splendor that lives in the Gamble House museum. What better way to support HCBA’s local initiative to maintain, preserve and adapt Chicago’s historic housing type than by joining us as we visit Chicago’s roots! We hope to see you in Pasadena this October! Safe Travels,
Mary Ellen Guest Executive Director
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Program Inclusions, Cost, and Registration Program Inclusions: 2-night stay at the Langham Huntington Hotel, Pasadena All docent-led tours (Gamble House, Bungalow Heaven, the Huntington Library, Art Galleries and Botanical Gardens) Meals/Beverages included: Welcome Cocktail Reception (Day 1), Continental Breakfast at Langham (Day 2), Lunch at the Raymond Restaurant (Day 2), Bungalow Garden Cocktail Reception (Day 2) and Lunch at Chinese Garden Tea House (Day 3) Event transportation (Mini-coach) Educational lecture and materials Not Included
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Airfare (Roundtrip estimate $300, O’Hare to LAX) Airport Shuttle to/from the Langham Hotel Meals not covered by Tour Program
Total Cost per person: $1,450* *A portion of the tour cost includes a tax deductible contribution Registration: Register online at www.chicagobungalow.org/bungalow-communities/pasadena. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. 20 person limit. $750 deposit per traveler to hold place. Payment in full is required by September 9, 2013 by check or PayPal only. Please make checks payable to Historic Chicago Bungalow Association, ATTN: Bungalow Tours.
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Accommodations The Langham Hotel, Pasadena Guests of the tour will stay at the historic Langham Hotel. Built in 1907 by General Wentworth, the Langham Hotel is a legendary, luxury resort hotel located in Pasadena, California at the base of the picturesque San Gabriel Mountains.
The Langham Hotel
Two nights in a Deluxe Room are included in the tour costs. If you wish, you may extend your stay at a discounted rate of $249 per night, based on availability.
The Langham Hotel at a Glance:
Situated on 23 landscaped acres and gardens
World-class dining
Award-winning spa
Tennis, golf, and other recreational facilities
Visit the Langham Hotel Website
Front lawn obstacle course at the Langham. Photo taken by Farciot Edouart, date unknown (Los Angeles Public Library).
Deluxe Room at the Langham
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Travel Itinerary Friday, October 11, 6:00pm
10:30am
Welcome Reception
The Gamble House
Join us for a welcome cocktail reception at 6:00pm in the Langham’s signature old-world Tiffin Lounge.
Saturday, October 12, 8:30am
Courtyard Breakfast & Lecture
The Langham grounds, date unknown (Los Angeles Public Library).
Start the day with a complimentary breakfast in the grand courtyard of the Langham Hotel, followed by an enriching lecture presented by Lecture Topic: a local historian from the Pasadena Museum of “The Grand Old History.
Resort Hotels of Pasadena”
DISCOVER
Experience the Gamble House, an iconic example of American Arts and Crafts architecture, through a private, guided tour. The house and furnishings were designed by Charles and Henry Greene in 1908 for David and Mary Gamble of the Procter & GamHigh Quality Wood ble Company. Working The home, a More than a dozen wood National Historic species can be found in this Landmark, is a home: Oak, redwood, stately reflection douglas fir, teak, cedar and of the life and other species were formed character of into timber beams, rafter Southern Calitails, wall shakes and intefornia Arts and rior elements. Many come Crafts style from forests that no longer homes. Tour the exist today. home at a leisurely pace and admire the exquisite craftsmanship first hand during this hour long docent -led tour.
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Travel Itinerary (Cont’d) Saturday, October 11, 12:30pm
The Raymond Restaurant Enjoy a private lunch at the Raymond Restaurant, a living example of Pasadena’s past that carries on the city’s great traditions of craftsman architecture. In 1886, Walter Raymond, a Boston native, came to Pasadena and built the Raymond Hotel for Easterners looking to escape harsh winter weather. Exclusive FourCourse Lunch Menu The original hotel was burned to the ground for Pasadena Tour in 1895, but the resilTravelers (menu ient Mr. Raymond selections will be erected an even made after registra- grander hotel with tion) 300 rooms, along with a charming caretaker’s cottage. Sadly, in 1931, the 2nd generation Raymond Hotel was again destroyed during the Great Depression. Walter and his wife moved into the cottage, which is now the Raymond Restaurant.
The Royal Raymond 1886—The first major resort hotel in the San Gabriel Valley
2:30pm
Bungalow Heaven Private Home Tour Tour four historic bungaTucked in the lows in Bungalow deep shade of the Heaven, Pasadena’s first California Oaks Landmark Historic District—a gem in the centhat line its ter of the city. The mastreets is a little jority of the homes bit of paradise, found in Bungalow Bungalow Heaven Heaven were built during residents say. the Arts and Crafts peth riod of the early 20 century, and illustrate the way ordinary families of the period lived. This tour will provide an opportunity see how modern families use their historic spaces today.
Pasadena Craftsman Bungalow
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Travel Itinerary (Cont’d) Saturday, October 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Garden Cocktail Reception Toast the end of the first tour day with a cocktail or local Pasadena rosé in the relaxing private garden of the final stop on our Bungalow Heaven Tour. Original Bungalow garage and new children’s tree house
Raised Bungalow patio
Native garden of a bungalow
Pergola providing shade in the backyard of a bungalow
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Travel Itinerary Sunday, October 12, 9:00am
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
islands and poetry of 2,000 years of Chinese garden and landscape traditions.
The Huntington is one of the world’s great cultural, research, and educational centers. Founded in View a Map of 1919 by Henry E. Huntthe Huntington ington, a businessman and visionary whose greatest Grounds passions were books, art, and gardens—three distinct facets of the Huntington today. Huntington established this non-profit to hold his collection of books, art and over 120 acres of gardens.
Chinese Garden Tour; Lunch at the Tea House Private tour of the Huntington’s Liu Fang Yuan, the Garden of Flowing Fragrance—the largest Chinese garden outside of China. Immediately following the tour, enjoy a complimentary lunch on the terrace of the Chinese Garden Tea House, surrounded by dramatic Chineseinfluenced pavilions, bridges, The Tea House
Windows, bridges, and pavilions provide different views of the landscape
View a Map of the Garden of Flowing Fragrance
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Travel Itinerary (Cont’d) Sunday, October 12, 1:00pm
Optional Self Guided Tour at the Huntington For those who are not yet ready to depart, give yourself an hour or two to explore all that the Huntington has to offer:
Explore the last surviving orchard of California’s first commercial avocado grove (planted by Mr. Huntington himself).
Take a selfguided tour through the legendary Lily Ponds, Rose, Herb, Jungle, Palm, Desert and Japanese Gardens.
Peruse the rare British and American History book and manuscript collection.
Enjoy some of the finest col-
lections of European art in the nation at the Huntington Art Gallery, and the Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American Art.
Finally, don’t forget to stop by the Bookstore for souvenirs! Admission to Huntington galleries and gardens included in cost of trip. Bus departs to the Langham Hotel at 1:00pm, 2:00pm and 3:00pm.
Japanese Garden
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