Fri, May 9, 2008 The California Report Magazine Cliff May and the Modern Ranch House Listen to segment (RealMedia stream)
Cliff May is hardly a household name, but the homes he designed went a long way toward defining California living in the mid-20th century. May's suburban ranch homes were inspired by his Spanish heritage and his childhood home in San Diego. Now, a hundred years after his birth, "Cliff May and the Modern Ranch House" profiles May's distinctive style in a career that spanned seven decades. Guests: Dan Gregory, author of "Cliff May and the Modern Ranch House" More Info: Interactive Map: Cliff May's houses in California Photo slideshow Details of "Cliff May and the Modern Ranch House"
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