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Palo Alto Historic Buildings Inventory

535 Lowell Avenue


Inventory photo	Photo taken May 7, 2011

The following is from the Historic Buildings Inventory as revised in 1985:

Physical appearance: The carefully handled entry, the unusual scalloped halt-timber pattern, and massive proportions create a superior Tudor Revival image. The structure is two-storied stucco with wood half-timber members.

Significance: This is a good example of period revival styling. It was first owned (1927 to 1934) by John s. Stephens, a resident of Palo Alto since 1913, city council member 1931–37, and an associate of Schwabacker & Co. investment firm.

From 1935–45, it was occupied by Courtney L. Decius, geologist; then, until 1949 by airline pilot Lloyd E. Hunt.

After a brief period of vacancy, it became the home of George S. Ishiyama.

Location map

This house was built in 1926 and is a Category 4 on the Historic Buildings Inventory. The builder was L. A. Bachelder. The property measures 75 by 150 feet.

Sources: Palo Alto City Directories; Palo Alto Times 6/23/26, 2/15/54; interview 1985, Mrs. George Ishiyama

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