Maynard Buehler - Orinda Historical Society interview

Name/Title

Maynard Buehler - Orinda Historical Society interview

Scope and Content

This is a color video recording of an oral history interview with Maynard Buehler, who commissioned renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright and landscape architect Henry Matsutani to build a home for his family in Orinda. The video discusses some design features of the house, garden, and workshop, and Mr. and Mrs. Buehler’s experiences working with Frank Lloyd-Wright. Also discussed are experiences living in Orinda, and founding and operating Buehler Scope Mounts, a multi-faceted business. Video also includes items from his gun and car collections.

Oral History Details

Interviewee

Buehler, Maynard

Interviewer

Elder, Evan; Jenkins, Ann

Other Name

OHS-V-1993-11