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Justin Petit, Ranch House
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Front Of House
Justin Petit Ranch House was built by Justin Petit for his wife Frances and their 7 children. The house was 7,100 sq. ft. (660 sq. meters) and had 13 rooms, 7 of which were bedrooms.
Justin Petit Ranch House built 1896 • Architect/Builder: Franklin Ward & Herman Anlauf • Original location: 1900 E. Wooley Road, Oxnard • Heritage Square, Oxnard, California • (Photo posted Wednesday 1 December 2010) • (Photo taken 10:09:03 Saturday 9 October 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #100903_8682BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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Left of Front
Notice the delicate spindle and spool work on the verandas. Also notice the use of curved glass in the corner windows.
Justin Petit Ranch House built 1896 • Architect/Builder: Franklin Ward & Herman Anlauf • Original location: 1900 E. Wooley Road, Oxnard • Heritage Square, Oxnard, California • (Photo posted Wednesday 1 December 2010) • (Photo taken 10:21:10 Saturday 9 October 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #102110_8717BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Petit Playhouse
The entrance to the basement was to the left of the front. A sign over the entrance labeled this as the "Petit Playhouse, Established 1994."
Justin Petit Ranch House built 1896 • Architect/Builder: Franklin Ward & Herman Anlauf • Original location: 1900 E. Wooley Road, Oxnard • Heritage Square, Oxnard, California • (Photo posted Wednesday 1 December 2010) • (Photo taken 10:21:25 Saturday 9 October 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #102125_8718BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe
The play being performed that day was, "The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis. Directed by Gail Jones, and produced by Shannon La Vise Echols.
Justin Petit Ranch House built 1896 • Architect/Builder: Franklin Ward & Herman Anlauf • Original location: 1900 E. Wooley Road, Oxnard • Heritage Square, Oxnard, California • (Photo posted Wednesday 1 December 2010) • (Photo taken 10:21:36 Saturday 9 October 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #102136_8719BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Elite Theatre Company
A sign over the basement door labeled this as the "Home of the Elite Theatre Company."
Justin Petit Ranch House built 1896 • Architect/Builder: Franklin Ward & Herman Anlauf • Original location: 1900 E. Wooley Road, Oxnard • Heritage Square, Oxnard, California • (Photo posted Wednesday 1 December 2010) • (Photo taken 10:21:42 Saturday 9 October 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #102142_8720BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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Back Veranda
The left rear of the house had a wrap-around veranda.
Justin Petit Ranch House built 1896 • Architect/Builder: Franklin Ward & Herman Anlauf • Original location: 1900 E. Wooley Road, Oxnard • Heritage Square, Oxnard, California • (Photo posted Wednesday 1 December 2010) • (Photo taken 10:21:58 Saturday 9 October 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #102158_8721BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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Front Porch
The front of the house featured a curved porch decorated with black steel furniture.
Justin Petit Ranch House built 1896 • Architect/Builder: Franklin Ward & Herman Anlauf • Original location: 1900 E. Wooley Road, Oxnard • Heritage Square, Oxnard, California • (Photo posted Wednesday 1 December 2010) • (Photo taken 10:22:44 Saturday 9 October 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #102244_8722BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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Front Steps
A dramatic fern grew next to the front steps.
Justin Petit Ranch House built 1896 • Architect/Builder: Franklin Ward & Herman Anlauf • Original location: 1900 E. Wooley Road, Oxnard • Heritage Square, Oxnard, California • (Photo posted Wednesday 1 December 2010) • (Photo taken 10:22:55 Saturday 9 October 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #102255_8723BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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Side Steps
The right side of the building had a side entrance with its own set of steps.
Justin Petit Ranch House built 1896 • Architect/Builder: Franklin Ward & Herman Anlauf • Original location: 1900 E. Wooley Road, Oxnard • Heritage Square, Oxnard, California • (Photo posted Wednesday 1 December 2010) • (Photo taken 10:23:04 Saturday 9 October 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #102304_8724BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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Irregular Roof
The house features an irregular roof, part of which could be seen above a right-side window.
Justin Petit Ranch House built 1896 • Architect/Builder: Franklin Ward & Herman Anlauf • Original location: 1900 E. Wooley Road, Oxnard • Heritage Square, Oxnard, California • (Photo posted Wednesday 1 December 2010) • (Photo taken 10:23:24 Saturday 9 October 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #102324_8725BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Roof
Two brick chimneys rose above the house. Notice the windows in the gable at the top.
Justin Petit Ranch House built 1896 • Architect/Builder: Franklin Ward & Herman Anlauf • Original location: 1900 E. Wooley Road, Oxnard • Heritage Square, Oxnard, California • (Photo posted Wednesday 1 December 2010) • (Photo taken 10:23:33 Saturday 9 October 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #102333_8726BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Back
The back of the house was modest in its appearance. Note that it was not possible to walk completely around this building because it abutted another building's fence at the back.
Justin Petit Ranch House built 1896 • Architect/Builder: Franklin Ward & Herman Anlauf • Original location: 1900 E. Wooley Road, Oxnard • Heritage Square, Oxnard, California • (Photo posted Wednesday 1 December 2010) • (Photo taken 10:23:45 Saturday 9 October 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #102345_8727BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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A Window
A window in the building's side showed that clothing was for sale inside. Also note that the water tower was reflected.
Justin Petit Ranch House built 1896 • Architect/Builder: Franklin Ward & Herman Anlauf • Original location: 1900 E. Wooley Road, Oxnard • Heritage Square, Oxnard, California • (Photo posted Wednesday 1 December 2010) • (Photo taken 10:24:34 Saturday 9 October 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #102434_8729BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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