Where the Tiger meets the Dragon
Posted on March 21, 2011 – 3:51 PM | by gee whz
I am always surprised when people don’t know about the tile house in Curtis Park. It’s not like this house is a shirking violet, but it is a block or two off of the main thoroughfare. I could tell you exactly where it is, but what’s the fun in that?
In unrelated news, John Olmsted died earlier this month. Without him, Sacramento and the world would not have the American River Parkway. Rest in Peace, sir. Thanks for everything. His son made a movie about his life, “My Father who Art in Nature.”
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3 Responses to “Where the Tiger meets the Dragon”
By William Burg on Mar 21, 2011 | Reply
My first encounter with this house was around 1994 or 1995. A group of friends driving around in the middle of the night, up to some dimly remembered no good, when the driver suddenly turned down an alley, stopped the car, and said “Get out of the car.” A bit taken aback, we stepped out, then noticed the house with its tiger and dragon, illuminated by a nearby lamppost. We were suitably amazed.
By Kara on Mar 21, 2011 | Reply
I always take my out-of-town friends by this place.
By Gretchen S on Mar 21, 2011 | Reply
One of my favorite homes in Curtis Park! I’ve always loved this unique and creative home.