“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”
Chimney
By: Gracee Arthur
Last week, while showing a charming lease above the sand on Malibu Road, I discovered a Malibu treasure. In the living room of this updated home stood the original fireplace from the 1950’s, the chimney of which is made from stones, beach glass and drift wood collected by the family for generations. This beautiful work of natural and man-made art reminded me of the many treasures that can be found at the Adamson House which was built in 1930 for Rhoda Rindge and her husband Merritt Huntley Adamson. Rhoda Rindge is famous for keeping the railroad out of Malibu (but that is another story).
The Adamson House with its lovely gardens and the adjoining Malibu Lagoon Museum are open to the
Detail from Green Man Fountain
public Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Admission is $5.00 for adults (17 plus) and $2.00 for children. There are docents who conduct guided tours of the property. The house features the amazing tile work produced by Malibu Potteries (1926-32). One of the tile masterpieces is the “Persian-style rug” complete with fringed ends designed into the tile by William Handly of Malibu Potteries. The Lagoon Museum features a collection of artifacts, rare photographs and documents depicting Malibu’s rich history.
The beachside property which is one of the most beautiful in Malibu is also available for weddings (310) 457-8185 If you would like to learn more about the Adamson House go to www.adamsonhouse.org.
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