A history of summerlands founding family by rod lathim and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Williams and his family lived in what is now the big yellow house, a victorian wowser that houses summerlands bestknown restaurant. The big yellow house and the history of summerland are inseparable. Discovering a collectors paradise a stones throw from. Powells books the worlds largest independent bookstore. The big yellow house, summerland, ca sluggos house o.
The big yellow house restaurant still stands as a beacon for travelers who drive by on the. The museums mandate is to preserve and promote summerlands history through collections, displays, educational activities and outreach programs of various kinds. A history of summerland s founding family lathim, rod on. The big yellow house restaurant is easily located as the biggest, yellowest building for miles around. View the menu for big yellow house and restaurants in summerland, ca. A history of summerland s founding family, stands as one of only a few books written on the colorful history of summerland. The best restaurants in summerland updated april 2020.
A brief history of summerland can be found at this link. The development and life of the town has revolved around the big yellow house since it was built by summerland s founder henry lafayette williams in the late 1800s. Visible from highway 101 as it passes through the small town of summerland, the house is visible to anyone passing between santa barbara and ventura of course, this visibility is helped slightly by the enormous sign calling attention to the house, but whatcha gonna do. The big yellow house and the history of summerland are. Summerlands big yellow house sold the santa barbara. The big yellow house in summerland this entry is unfinished, incomplete, or planned for future research. The spirit of the big yellow house a history of summerland s founding family, stands as one of only a few books written on the colorful history of summerland. A history of summerland s founding family by rod lathim and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The historic structure was built as a private residence by mr.
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