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| The Huntington’s exhibition, organized in collaboration with the Gamble House/University of Southern California, features the full spectrum and evolution of the Greenes’ artistic genius, with examples of their designs for furniture and decorative arts |
AND A FAMOUS TEA ROOM TOO--If you’re a North Park resident no doubt you have
an Arts & Crafts era Craftsman Bungalow for a home or live near
several. A day trip for bungalow lovers
worth considering is a visit to the Huntington Library, Art Galleries and
Botanical Gardens in San Marino, CA (next door to Pasadena).
On a day trip to the
Huntington Library Gallery of American Decorative Arts, 1151 Oxford Road, San
Marino, CA 91108, you might visit the Greene and Greene exhibit that showcases
the famed architects design, architecture and furnishings.
While you’re on the grounds
of the Huntington a visit to the Rose Garden Tea Room is a must.
The rest of this blog is
information on the tea room and the Greene & Greene exhibit.
WEBSITE:
http://www.huntington.org/
The Rose Garden Tea Room and Café
A day spent enjoying the
cultural treasures of The Huntington wouldn't be complete without a stop at the
Rose Garden Tea Room or the Café. Situated in the heart of the botanical
gardens, the Tea Room and Café provide a variety of delicious options, from a
traditional English tea to satisfying lunches, light snacks, and mouthwatering
desserts. Reservations are required for the Tea Room, but are not needed for
the Café.
Rose Garden Tea Room
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
626-683-8131
Overlooking three acres of
roses, the Tea Room is the perfect setting for a memorable repast. A pot of
brewed tea and a basket of freshly baked scones are served at each table. From
a central buffet, guests may choose from an array of savory finger sandwiches,
imported and domestic cheeses, fresh fruits, chilled seasonal salads, and
specialty petite desserts. Best of all, you can return to the buffet as often as
you like. Limitless refills of tea and scones are served upon request. There is
no dress code in the Tea Room: shorts and t-shirts or dresses and suits are
equally acceptable. Children are welcome. Private rooms are not available; for
groups of 6 or more, please call the Tea Room for information.
Tea Room Menu
Tea Room Prices
Adults: $29.50 per person,
plus tax
Children (ages 4-8): $14.99
per person, plus tax
Children (ages 2-3): $7.50
per person, plus tax
Groups of 8 or more will
incur 18% gratuity
General admission is a
separate required cost, paid upon entering the grounds. The Tea Room accepts
cash, traveler's checks, or credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express,
Discover Card, and Diner's Club). No personal checks please.
Tea Room Hours
Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday: 12 noon to 4:30 p.m. (last seating at 3:30 p.m.)
Sat. - Sun.: 10:45 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. (last seating at 3:30 p.m.)
Closed Tuesdays
On Free Days (the first
Thursday of each month) the Tea Room is open from 10:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Reservations are accepted. Walk-in seatings are also available on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Tea Room Reservations
Tea Room reservations are
now being accepted online. You may also place your reservation by calling
626-683-8131. Reservations should be made at least 2 weeks in advance. Call
Wednesday through Monday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. (closed Tuesdays). Sorry,
reservations cannot be accepted via e-mail.
https://www.reserveit.net/guest/Huntington
Greene & Greene Decorative Arts
Exhibit
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Above
is a recreation of the dining room of the Henry M. Robinson House, designed and built in Pasadena between 1905 and 1907. |
The Dorothy Collins Brown
Wing of the Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American Art at the Huntington
Library in San Marino, CA, is devoted to the work of early 20th-century
Pasadena architects Charles Sumner and Henry Mather Greene. Synonymous with the
Arts & Crafts Movement in Southern California, their insistence upon fine
craftsmanship, houses and furniture harmonized as single artistic expressions,
and the use of the highest-quality materials set new levels of excellence. This
approach belonged to a larger cultural movement that began in England in
response to the Industrial Revolution.
This renowned collection of
works by the American Arts and Crafts architects Charles and Henry Greene is a
permanent part of the installation, including a complete re-creation of the
dining room from the Robinson House (1905) and a mahogany and oak staircase
with brass inlays made for the Arthur A. Libby House (1905, and since
demolished). Other highlights include a cabinet (1904) by Ralph Whitehead’s Byrdcliffe
Arts Colony, fine examples of works from Tiffany Studios, as well as works of
ceramic and metals, including the Mrs. John Emerson Marble collection of early
American silver.
WEBSITE:
http://www.huntington.org/
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