If you’re into old homes…check out Lincoln Park Pomona
A Beautiful and serene area known as Lincoln Park Pomona is a travel in history. A treasure chest of home styles from 1880’s Craftsman Art & Crafts, Victorians, Colonials, Spanish Revivals, Mediterraneans and California Bungalows.
As experienced experts in historical homes, we’d be proud to give a tour through California’s history. Our experience in historical home renovation crosses an 1895 Victorian, 1928 Spanish Revival, 1928 Mediterranean and our current residence, an 1885 Craftsman Grove home.
One of the benefits of home ownership in a designated historic area, is The Mills Act. This act offers considerably reduced property tax benefits. As participants in this act, we’ll assist in research, documentation and submittal to city for approval. Give us a call or text to discuss… (714)657-6634.
Here’s a clip from an LA Times Editorial
What it’s about
Pomona’s Lincoln Park neighborhood offers buyers seeking classic vintage homes an affordable alternative for early 20th century Craftsman homes, California bungalows and Prairie, Tudor and Colonial Revival styles, as well as a healthy mix of Spanish and Victorian houses.
The Lincoln Park enclave, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, is home to about 900 of Pomona’s more than 2,700 buildings of historic significance.
Many houses in the neighborhood feature Batchelder tile fireplaces, built-ins, quarter-sawed oak floors and box-beamed ceilings. Although some are fixer-uppers awaiting industrious do-it-yourselfers to restore them to past glory, others are in prime condition. There are quaint bungalows and large architectural gems that feature wrap-around porches and basements. Many have original claw-foot tubs and massive wood entry doors with authentic period hardware.
Good news, bad news
The lack of chain retail stores and restaurants is a sore point for many, although downtown Pomona’s flourishing Antique Row and Arts Colony district is hard at work filling a void. The two pedestrian-friendly malls boast specialty stores, antique shops and restaurants and a dozen galleries that host the monthly Second Saturday ArtWalk, with work by established and emerging artists. One of two Metrolink stations in Pomona is steps away.
Pomona, however, can’t seem to shake its image as a place overrun by gangs, crime and run-down properties. Crime in the Lincoln Park neighborhood is low compared with statistics citywide.
