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In the early twentieth century, Spanish-Colonial Revival became embedded in the local culture of Southern California. However, this architectural style did not simply appear, rather it was materialized by architects, builders, realtors, and manufacturers of construction materials who built for and sold to homeowners. This process was not simply about using “history” and “heritage.” Rather, these social actors had to legitimize the ubiquitous use of red-tile roofing and cement stucco to establish
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This page is a summary of: Materializing Spanish-Colonial Revival Architecture, Home Cultures, July 2012, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.2752/175174212x13325123562223.
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