Heritage
Others have written history here for well over one hundred years…
In 1904 and 1921, the Dorothy and Harriet Cottages were built tucked into the beautiful coastline of La Jolla. The two rare beach bungalows have a deep history and “STORIES OF THE COAST” that are woven into their very structure.
The earlier, c. 1904 cottage, Dorothy, has Victorian era as well as beach bungalow features. These include a hip roof, board and batten frame, horizontal clapboards, and single hung windows with diamond-shaped glass. Similarly, Harriet, constructed c. 1921, exhibits features from the Arts and Crafts era and the beach bungalow context, such as a low-pitch front gable roof, exposed rafter tails, redwood shingle siding, enclosed porch with garage below, and single hung windows.
These two early and rare cottages are special elements of La Jolla's historical, cultural, social, economic, aesthetic, and architectural development. Only a limited number of beach bungalows remain that reflect this early development history.
Visit La Jolla Historical Society or Save Our Heritage Organization to learn more.
