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The following is from the Historic Buildings Inventory as revised in 1985:
This small Classical Revival residence presents a façade which is at once a severely formal yet unexpectedly asymmetrical. The semi-circular, columned entrance and the high conservatory wing at the left are particularly interesting features.
An individualistic approach to Classical Revival design creates an important and memorable structure. Gustav Berson, a sales man, first owned it (1926-33), followed by W. H. Moulthrop, 1936-49. It appears that it was rental property during the 'fifties.
Short-term owners since then included Max A. and Robin Martin (1962-66), Edward J. Tearney (1967-73), clothing store owner; and in the later 1970s and early 1980s, Stephen W. Player, attorney; and Donald Rowe, an employee of Hewlett-Packard Co. The owners when the inventory sheet was prepared were Barbara and Gary Lapid. Note: The Inventory sheet incorrectly indicates the owners as Barbara and Gerry Lapid. Their son, Zack, sent PAST a correction on August 16, 2020.
This house was built in 1925 and is a Category 3 on the Historic Buildings Inventory. The builder was Joseph Dunn from Berkeley. The property measures 77 by 150 feet.
Note: The house was extensively remodeled in 2002 by Joseph Bellomo. The original facade remains, but is now well hidded from the street. The size of the home was increased to 4,000 square feet.
Sources: Palo Alto City Directories; Palo Alto Times 6/17, 6/22, 7/21, 12/16/25, 2/16/34; Santa Clara County Official Records: Book 95, p. 108, 6/25/24; Book 248, p. 176, 10/18/27; Book 204, p. 230, 12/5/25; Interviews: 1985: Stephen Player, Shirley Hyatt, Irene Dynes, Edward Tearney, Barbara Lapid
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