The Spirit of the Big Yellow House : a History of Summerland's Founding Family [Famous Restaurant on the Coast of California, the Town of Summerland, on the Bluff Just Below Santa Barbara, Town History, Oil Boom, Landmark architecture, and House Ghosts]

Emily Publications 1975 / 1995. Soft Cover / Pictorial Binding. Good / Vintage/No Dust Jacket. Biography / Great Places to See and Explore. Fully Illustrated. Like new condition, gift quality paperback. Thoroughly engaging read! Fully illustrated and flat signed by the author Rod Lathim. 158 pages. ~ The historic structure was built as a private residence by Mr. H.L. Williams, the founder of Summerland, in 1884. The house was purchased in the early 1970's by John and June Young. June Young had already demonstrated her gift for knowing what would attract attention (she was a founder of Santa Clause Lane), and promptly painted the beige Victorian house yellow with a bright orange roof. The house could not be missed; the community was up in arms. Nearly 35 years later, The Big Yellow House is indeed still a landmark and holds magical family memories for Santa Barbarans young and old. For many years, children's meals were priced 'by the pound' not the food, but the children. Those under 10 years old would be weighed on a large scale and their meals priced accordingly. ~ Rod Lathim is an established artist and theater producer in Santa Barbara California. He's done a magnificent job of capturing both the essense, history and spirit of the famous landmark in Summerland. ~ We strive to offer fast, courteous and professional service to all our patrons. Reading is one of life's great pleasures. Please inquire for further details, our items arrive shrink wrapped and well packed. ~ Thank you for viewing and stopping by.