Ramona Street Architectural District

The district includes eight buildings constructed between 1924 and 1938, featuring Spanish Colonial Revival architecture with stucco walls and red tile roofs.

Pedro de Lemos initiated the architectural development in 1925 with the Gotham Shop at 520 Ramona Street, designing the building to preserve an existing oak tree.

The district represents early California commercial design through its incorporation of Spanish Colonial elements, including arches, wrought iron details, and interior courtyards.

The buildings maintain their original commercial purposes, housing various businesses across multiple stories, from street-level retail to upper-floor professional offices.

The district's structures create a pattern of varying roof heights, recessed entrances, and balconies that form a cohesive architectural ensemble along the street.

Location: Palo Alto

GPS coordinates: 37.44530,-122.16200

Latest update: March 15, 2025 21:00