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LPA Eichler Homes of Southern California

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By Guest Blogger Steven Flanagan, AIA, LEED AP

Almost anyone that has lived in California has heard of an Eichler home -- Mid-Century modern tract homes built by Joseph Eichler between 1950 and 1974. During this period, Eichler Homes built more than 11,000 homes in Northern California, three communities in Southern California, and three homes in Chestnut Ridge New York.

Commonly referred to as "Eichlers," these homes are the quintessential example of the California lifestyle where the lines between indoor and outdoor are literally a thin sheet of glass. LPA is proud to be a part of this legacy by having owned, renovated and called home to more than a dozen Eichlers over the past 40 years.

Today, in the City of Orange, many past and present LPA families call an Eichler home, home. LPA Eichler owners enjoy car pooling, family swim parties, progressive dinner parties and coaching youth soccer together. They've even developed a secret way of communicating; one honk of the car horn if you're leaving the neighborhood, two honks when returning, and three honks for cocktails at our house! 

Enjoy the photos and may they inspire you to consider an Eichler the next time you're looking for a fabulous space to call your own.

Residence of LPA's Steven Flanagan (above).

Residence of LPA's Damon Dusterhoft (above).

Residence of LPA's John and Wendy Robison (above).

LINKS

http://www.eichlersocal.com/

http://www.you-are-here.com/tract/eichler_homes.html

http://www.eichlernetwork.com/ENInfo.html

http://www.eichlerforsale.com/Joseph_Eichler

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Eichler