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Kotani-en
Historic Japanese residence in California, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kotani-en, (/ˈk, tn, in/) also known as the Kotani-En Garden is a classical Japanese residence designed in the formal Japanese architecture-style reminiscent of a 13th-century estate in Los Gatos, in Santa Clara County, California. "Kotani-en" translates to "miniature park" in Japanese. The garden features walls with tile roofs that encircle a tea house, shrine, gardens, and ponds. It was built between 1918 and 1924 for Max M. Cohen, utilizing materials of mahogany, cedar, bamboo, and ceramic tiles. The property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places[3] and is California Historical Landmark #903.
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Kotani-en | |
![]() Kotani-En Garden and residence | |
Location | 15891 Ravine Road, Los Gatos, California, US |
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Coordinates | 37°14′14″N 122°0′40″W |
Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
Built | 1918 and 1924 (1918 and 1924) |
Built by | Takashima |
Architectural style | Japanese architecture |
Website | kotanien |
NRHP reference No. | 76000527[2] |
CHISL No. | 903[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | March 17, 1977 |
Designated CHISL | December 15, 1984 |
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