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Breese House
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An exterior view of the home of William Llewellyn and Zona Gale Breese. The brick and stucco house has features of several styles. The original 1912 structure, to the left, is Georgian Revival, whereas the large 1928 addition on the right has elements of the Mediterranean Revival style.
1928
Trimpey, Ephraim Burt
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Hall
1928
A tiled hall area in the 1928 addition to the home of William Llewellyn and Zona Gale Breese. A small stairway is on the right. The walls are wood paneled.
Zona Gale's Study
1928
This room in the home of William Llewellyn and Zone Gale Breese, with desk, wood paneled walls, fireplace, and tile floor served as Ms. Gale's study.
Dining Room
1928
The dining room in the home of William Llewellyn and Zona Gale Breese. There is a large fireplace, oriental rug, and matching chandelier and sconces. A large refrigerator is visible through the do...
Child at Gate
1930
A small child stands by a rustic wooden gate in a brick archway at the home of William Llewellyn and Zona Gale Breese. The child may be Leslyn, the adopted daughter of the Breeses. Zona Gale had as...
Sun Room
1928
Interior view of the home of William Llewellyn and Zona Gale Breese, showing a wall fountain and wicker chair. There is extensive use of Arts and Crafts-style tile in the room on the floor, fountai...
Children in the Garden
1928
Two girls and a boy pose holding flowers in the garden of William Llewellyn and Zona Gale Breese. The boy grips the gnomon of the sundial. The girl on the left is probably Leslyn, the adopted daugh...
