Statement about the A. B. Harlan House in Rancho Santa Fe
Entry/Object ID
2025.010.020
Collection
Lilian J. Rice Papers, Newspapers, Periodicals, and Clippings Collection
Archive Items Details
Title
Statement about the A. B. Harlan House in Rancho Santa Fe
Description
Typed document titled “Statement about A.B. Harlan House” describing the historical significance of the A. B. Harlan House in Rancho Santa Fe. The text states that the residence was constructed in 1923 and was among the first homes designed by architect Lillian J. Rice for the community. It explains that the house formed part of the original civic center project and contributed to the master plan for an urban environment integrating public, commercial, and residential buildings. The document notes that although the house has been altered, it remains characteristic of Rice’s architectural simplicity and continues to serve as a significant contributing element within the Rancho Santa Fe civic center complex.
