Barton Villa

Barton Villa, at 11245 Nevada St. in Redlands, California, is a historic Second Empire house that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built as a vernacular house during 1866–67, was renovated to Greek Revival c. 1871–72, and renovated again into Second Empire style in 1893. It was the first fired-brick house built in Redlands (and the second in all of San Bernardino County, California), and is the oldest surviving house in Redlands. When it was NRHP-listed, it was the only Second Empire house in Redlands.[2]

Barton Villa
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location	11245 Nevada St., Redlands, California
Coordinates	34°2′58″N 117°12′58″W
Area	2.4 acres (0.97 ha)
Built	1866-67; 1871-72; 1893
Architectural style	Second Empire
NRHP reference No.	96001176[1]
Added to NRHP	October 24, 1996

Also known as Barton House and as Barton Ranch, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996; the listing included two contributing buildings.[1] It was deemed significant for association with Dr. Ben Barton, early settler (of "Anglos") and large landowner.[2]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. Janet Tearnen and Andrea Urbas (June 12, 1996). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Barton Villa / Barton House / Barton Ranch". National Park Service. and accompanying 12 photos (historic and from 1995)