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Driftwood Cottage
Historic building in California, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Driftwood Cottage, often simply called Driftwood, is a historic home located on Carmel Point at the southern city limits of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. It has views of Carmel Bay, Carmel River, and Point Lobos. It was the first house built on Carmel Point and became the home of actress Jean Arthur. Architect George W. Reamer built the house in 1908 for Florence E. Wells.[1][2]
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Location | 26398 Ocean View Avenue and the corner of Scenic Drive, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |
Coordinates | 36°32′24″N 121°55′54″W |
Built | 1908 |
Built by | George W. Reamer |
Built for | Florence E. Wells |
Current use | Residence |
Architectural style(s) | Japanese architecture |
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