Architectural Details
Hand-Carved Definitions
Throughout the house, details designed by Henry Mather Greene highlight the energetic flow of the house. The hand-carved mirror in the front entrance, the hand pulls of built-in cabinets, bookshelves, curio cabinets and wall sconces. Walking through the Gould House is a walk through some of the best American craftsman design in history. (Click for more images.)
Batchelder Tiles
Both fireplaces feature original Batchelder tile, a hallmark of early 20th-century California artistry. Batchelder tiles were a popular feature of the American Arts and Crafts movement and can be found in prominent buildings including the Hotel Hershey, in Hershey, Pennsylvania. (Click for more images.)
Randell Makinson Custom Light
In 1981, Randell Makinson, architect and the first director of The Gamble House in Pasadena, CA, was hired to renovate The Gould House. Taking inspiration from the custom crafted lights of The Gamble House, he crafted this unique Arts and Crafts piece which hangs in the living room.
History Noted
Both Thomas and Mabel attended college. Thomas studied law at the University of Michigan. A lover of nature, Mabel studied botany at Stanford. Each side of the English fireplace features a relief of the crest of their alma mater.