Instead of going to see Pirates of the Carribean we decided to go to downtown Pismo this evening and take pictures. The day had been mostly foggy and as it progressed, it even looked like it could rain. But wouldn't you know...one of the prettiest sunsets you could ever want to see. The clouds parted, like they do on so many evenings, and we were graced by a gorgeous golden sunset.
Isn't this a beautiful Victorian Style home? You can't see all of it because of the shrubbery and trailer park at the base of the house. It made me curious about the history of the house so I looked it up. Here is what I found. This is the historical information I found written HERE . Coffee T. Rice House Oceano, California History and Description: Coffee T. Rice was a wealthy financier, with enterprises throughout the State, who migrated from Ohio to San Francisco. When a railroad was surveyed through this area he envisioned an industrial center here and acquired various properties close to the right of way. He introduced celery production to the area. Rice started construction on his home in 1885 using the same craftsmen that were working on the Pitkin House. The house originally had 20 rooms and was painted yellow. Surrounded by well-kept grounds with various trees and a sundial, the house was approached by an oval driveway and a stone-pillared entryway. The grounds also in
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