It set the groundwork for what would evolve into the California modern post-and-beam homes known as “Eichlers.” An aerial view of Joseph Eichler’s former personal home is shown here.

Mr. Lewis was a builder who designed modern and cost-effective family homes, according to the West ... favoured the simple functionality of post-and-beam construction during the building boom ...

With the Wirick House, Calvin Straub used slender, exposed wood framing and tall windows to open up views of the San Gabriel ...