El Pueblo Ribera facts for kids
El Pueblo Ribera Court is a special group of twelve homes located in La Jolla, a beautiful area in San Diego, California. These homes are called duplexes, which means each building has two separate living spaces. You can find them on Gravilla Street and Playa del Sur.
A very talented architect named Rudolf Schindler designed these unique homes in 1923. Schindler was from Austria, but he became famous for his designs in America. Most of his well-known buildings are around Los Angeles. This makes El Pueblo Ribera Court extra special because it's the only building he designed in San Diego!
History of the Homes
The El Pueblo Ribera Court homes were built in a style called Modern architecture. This style often uses simple shapes and new materials. When the homes were first built, each one had a bedroom on the ground floor. Upstairs, there was a special area called a sleeping porch. This was like an open-air room where people could sleep and enjoy the fresh air.
One of the best things about these homes is their amazing view! Each home looks out over Windansea Beach in La Jolla. Imagine waking up to the sound of the ocean and seeing the waves every day.
A Historic Landmark
Because of its unique design and history, El Pueblo Ribera Court is considered very important. In 1977, the San Diego Historical Society officially recognized it as a historic district. This means the homes are protected because they are a valuable part of San Diego's past and architectural heritage. It's listed as historic site #117.
