Kimberly Crest, Victorian mansion in Redlands, United States
Kimberly Crest is a three-story Châteauesque mansion in Redlands, California, designed by Los Angeles architects Oliver Perry Dennis and Lyman Farwell. It contains over 7,000 square feet of floor space. The surrounding Italian gardens, created in 1909, feature statuary and koi ponds.
The estate was built in 1897 for pioneer Cornelia Hill and was purchased in 1905 by John Alfred Kimberly, co-founder of the Kimberly-Clark paper company. This change in ownership marked a shift in the property's role as a display of industrial wealth and influence.
The house displays how wealthy families lived and decorated their spaces during the late Victorian period in California. The furnishings and artwork reveal the daily life and tastes of the era's elite residents.
The property is accessible only through guided tours offered on specific days of the week. Wear comfortable shoes for walking through the gardens and multiple floors, and check tour schedules in advance before planning your visit.
The Magic Castle in Hollywood is a near replica of Kimberly Crest, designed by the same Los Angeles architects Oliver Perry Dennis and Lyman Farwell and erected in 1909. It is a private clubhouse for magicians, not an art museum or store.
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