Peninsula

Falling for the Call of the Wild
Owners who modernize in ‘creative’ ways—yet bent on keeping Eichler spirit alive
Experiment in Innovation
The late, great Eichler designs of architect Claude Oakland
What a Find in Lindenwood
Unique atrium Eichler from 1953, nostalgic musings still stir former Atherton resident
Forging Friendships
Palo Alto’s Green Gables—National Register Eichlers savor their rich social scene built on informal traditions
Fielder's Choice
When San Francisco Giants great Willie Mays ran into the 'color barrier'—then turned to Eichler for a stylish new home
Hit the Road
Hot-spot stops for time travelers on a California road-trip getaway
First and Foremost
How light, lines, planes and sightlines provide aesthetic and sensual pleasure
Homeward Bound
From Eichler to Mackay to six more Eichlers—the house-hopping odyssey of the Walling family
Loving Eichlers in Many Ways
Owners carry on their ‘mixed bag’ of views about what makes their homes so special
The Re-uppers
For many raised 'modern' as children, no other house feels like home today
All In
How organizing and planning at Palo Alto's Greenmeadow preserved its sense of community—and Eichler style too
Lost in the Dark No More
Shedding light on shortcuts to evaluate systems and installers for home reroofing
Unsung Advocates of Mid-Century Modern
Saluting those who strive to preserve our California homes and neighborhoods
It Came from the Backyard
With more ADU dwellings on the way—what lies ahead for the character and livability of mid-century modern neighborhoods?
Grand Stand in Googletown
Eichlers of Mountain View's Grandmeadow—where 53 houses flourish as homes with a little help from friends
First and Foremost
In the beginning…these were the earliest modern tracts ever built in the United States
LomaLiving
Along Mountain View’s streets of Monta Loma—where Eichlers spark a kinship with Likelers
Homeward Bound
From Eichler to Mackay to six more Eichlers—the house-hopping odyssey of the Walling family
Family Tradition
Bigger-than-life figures continue to leave their mark on the Palo Verde Eichlers of Palo Alto
Life on the Line
When Joe Eichler swayed starry-eyed Los Altos owners with a 'promise' of the national spotlight