Camp Headquarters: . . . . Thu, Aug 23, 10:27AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Welcome to Camp Internet's Field Report Center prepared by teachers in training from Los Angeles Unified. On Wednesday, August 22nd, our teachers had the great learning opportunity to do a field study day at the historic Adamson House, the Malibu Lagoon Museum, and at the Malibu Lagoon State Park.
Camp Headquarters: . . . . Thu, Aug 23, 10:29AM PST (-0800 GMT)
Camp Internet Headquarters: . . . . Thu, Aug 23, 10:18AM PST (-0800 GMT) Teachers - please share with us your Field Reports, keeping each posting to 50 words or less with one image included ( try to select pictures that are 300x300 pixels or smaller), and include a link to each agency visited when describing your experience at that location...... Our readers will want to learn about the Adamson House button and Malibu Lagoon button and you are our featured Trail Guide reporters for this expedition...... Be sure to include your GPS readings and post as many reports as you like in 50 word or less paragraphs - we want to hear what you saw, learned and were inspired by !
: . . . . Thu, Aug 23, 2:40PM PST (-0800 GMT)
The fountain was located in the rear of the house. It was constructed with the same tile that was found throughout the house. There is a game associated with this fountain. You must try to locate what was different between the two birds that was pictured of the wall of the fountain .You will discover the difference between the birds. Click on the sight fountain and discover the difference.
Ranger1: . . . . Thu, Aug 23, 2:41PM PST (-0800 GMT)
The Adamson House was built in 1929. A combination of things borrowed from different countries makes this house unique. From ceilings painted with murals in a Dutch style, and archways with a slight Moorish flavor, to the unmistakable Spanish style architecture.
Dilly @Shirley Avenue: . . . . Thu, Aug 23, 2:42PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Field Report 8/22/01 This is a picture of the Adamson House at Malibu Lagoon State Beach. The owners of this house owned a ceramic factory. This house is an example of beautiful ceramic tiles. The tiles were in every room and from the floor to the walls to the countertops. The cupboards were all built into the walls so that storage is invisible. There was also a pool house where an officer from each side lived during the war. You can see an example of the different tiles at: Part of this field trip was visiting the Malibu Lagoon. Oscar was our guide. His parents are from Guatemala and Peru. He is a Chumash elder because he was accepted as part of their clan. He observes the same ceremonies. In addition to showing us many Chumash artifacts and explaining how animals have changed our environment, he took us on a bird walk through the lagoon. It was exciting to see a Great Blue Heron as well as egrets. He explained how polluted the lagoon is from the wealthy community of Westlake because of the horses there whose waste goes directly to the streams.
Dung Tran, Our Lady Help of Christians, Archdiocese of Los Angeles: . . . . Thu, Aug 23, 2:45PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Field Report The first item that caught me was the Adamson fountain that was located at the rear of the house. The fountain was built with similar tile as the house. This fountain reminded me of similar fountains that are located at some of the missions that are located all along the coast of California. Fountains add a special dimension to any house and always capture the attention of people.
Rosie, Norma and Kathy @ San Fernando El.: . . . . Thu, Aug 23, 2:45PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Field Report Wednesday, August 22, 2001: Trip to Malibu Ranch The day started out a little overcast and a slightly off schedule. However, we had the opportunity to visit the luxurious Adamson House and adjacent museum as well as the Malibu Lagoon. The Adamson House GPS readings: 34.03455 -118.67994 This historical home was built in 1929, by Stiles Clements. It showcases the exquisite tile designs by Malibu Potteries. button Other architectural features include hand-carved teak doors, lead framed bottle-glass windows and filigree iron work. The house was owned by Rhoda and Merit Adamson. Rhoda was the daughter of Mary Rindge, the last owner of the Malibu Spanish land grant. Rhoda was given the property by her mother. The Malibu Lagoon Museum GPS reading: 34.03440 -118.67983 The Adamson House garage has since been converted into the Malibu Lagoon Museum. It holds many historically relevant artifacts, including Chumash baskets, spear points, shell necklaces and fish hooks. Also included in the museum are artifacts from the Spanish and Rancho era. This includes out of print publications, documents and rare photographs. button
Dung Tran, Our Lady Help of Christians, Archdiocese of Los Angeles: . . . . Thu, Aug 23, 2:46PM PST (-0800 GMT)
The first item that caught me was the Adamson fountain that was located at the rear of the house. The fountain was built with similar tile as the house. This fountain reminded me of similar fountains that are located at some of the missions that are located all along the coast of California. Fountains add a special dimension to any house and always capture the attention of people.
Maria@Superior : . . . . Thu, Aug 23, 2:47PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Field Report On August 23, 2001, fifty LAUSD teachers visited the Adamson House button located in Malibu, California. (34.03431N -118.67951W) The house was built by Stiles Clement in 1929 for Rhoda Adamson daughter of Fredrick and May Rindge. The house was designated as a historical site because of the artistic tile seen throughout the home. Much of the original Adamson furniture is on display as remembered by the Adamson’s daughters. The children wanted the home to be viewed not like a museum, but as if the Adamson’s had just stepped out. The Moorish Spanish architectural influence can also be seen throughout the home. The tile that is displayed outside the home was used as a way to show prospective buyers what styles were available and how they could be used in their own homes. Besides the beautiful home, the location and view can’t be beat.
: . . . . Thu, Aug 23, 2:49PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Field Report of the Adamson Home in Malibu, Aug. 2001 by Deborah Symons, Monte Vista Elementary Next to one of the most beautiful beach locations in Southern California sits the Adamson house, a National Historical Site as well as a California landmark. Along with other teachers involved in the Camp Internet Training during Aug. 2001, I found myself on a tour of this 1929 Moorish-Spanish Colonial Revival Style residence. The exterior of the home sets the precedent of extensive tile use. Surrounding fountains, doorways, and windows, beautiful ornate tiles are everywhere. Inside the home, there are floor tiles placed to look like a Victorian carpet, bright colored tiles to set the mood in certain rooms and detailed designs to make the bathrooms most attractive. The following picture shows one of the tile carpets. The Adamson family of five people lived in the beautiful home by the sea and invited guests to spend time at their Rancho and enjoy the sea. Horses, a swimming pool, hiking trails, water sports, and playing in the sand were all activities enjoyed by guests to the home. The grounds have been beautifully restored and are well worth visiting. Visitors can enjoy a lovely site in Southern California as well as learn an important episode of history.
Dot Liberty Blvd.: . . . . Thu, Aug 23, 2:50PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Field Report In 1891 Frederick and May Rindge envisioned a paradise in Malibu for their family. This dream came true with the completion of this beautiful beach home in 1929. This home was designed by famous architect Stiles Clements. The architecture is of the Moorish and Spanish Mediterranean Colonial Revival style. In addition to its world-famous Malibu Tile, the house contains hand-carved teakwood doors, hand-painted murals, molded ceilings, hand-wrought filigree ironwork and lead-framed bottle glass windows.
Cathy Paulson Tulsa Elementary: . . . . Thu, Aug 23, 2:50PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Field Report Malibu Lagoon State Park August 22, 2001 The Adamson House is located at Malibu Lagoon State Park. N 34.03440 W -118.67958 The home was designed by the well-known architect Stiles Clement for Merritt Huntley Adamson and his wife Rhoda Agatha Rindge. Construction on the home began in 1929. This house with its tile roof, recessed windows and stucco walls is a classic example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. button The home contains outstanding examples of Malibu Pottery tiles. The tiles were made in a ceramics factory built right on the Malibu ranch. The factory was opened in 1926 and was closed due to the financial downturn during the Depression in 1932. button
FernandoGodinez@ParkAve: . . . . Thu, Aug 23, 2:53PM PST (-0800 GMT)
The Adamson House, located in the Malibu Lagoon Museum, was build on 1929. button Here is a link to the historical background of the Adamson House. The beauty of this master piece of history is that in its Spanish Revival design is full of ceramic tile architecture. If you ever would like to visit this great house, feel free to follow this map directions button
Carol: . . . . Thu, Aug 23, 2:54PM PST (-0800 GMT)
One of the most interesting aspects of the day was the bird watching. We went along different paths at the Malibu Lagoon area to observe different birds. Here is a chart that indicates some of the bird types of the area. Here is one of the friendly local egrets posing at the lagoon.
Linda@Huntington Drive: . . . . Thu, Aug 23, 2:55PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Field Report August 22, 2001 The water in Malibu Lagoon has a very high bacteria count mainly due to human activity. Never the less, it is home to a wide variety of birdlife. We saw an adult pelican training two younger pelicans to hunt for fish. There were numerous snowy white egrets, grebes, and of course several kinds of gulls and terns. The lagoon is sandwiched between a strip of sandy beach and Pacific Coast Highway. This is a snowy egret. We saw many of these birds at the Malibu Lagoon. They have rather long legs and a pointed beak for stabbing the fish. The egrets we saw were all standing in the tall grasses. The Chumash were the Native Americans who lived here along the coast. They used the bull rush or tulle grass that still grows in the lagoon to build their houses. There main source of food was the acorns they gathered from nearby oak trees. They also ate mussels and crabs that they gathered at the ocean’s edge. They were known for their sturdy baskets which had many uses. They dropped hot rocks into the food in the baskets to heat their food.
Mr. G @Shirley: . . . . Thu, Aug 23, 2:58PM PST (-0800 GMT)
The Adamson House is a fantastic ocean front home which is now state historical landmark. The home was built in 1929 as the summer home for one of the first prosperous families of European descent to settle in the region, the Adamson’s. The family held the property over several generations and had a rich history. The state of California assumed control of the property in 1968 and maintains it today. The Adamson family eventually built their permanent house in the hills behind this beautiful shore front home. It was destroyed by fire. This seemed to me to be a good hint to the rest of us not to mess with perfection. An interesting side note… The pier in the final picture was built by the Adamson’s and among other things served as the bachelor pad for one of their sons.
Joan @ Shirley: . . . . Thu, Aug 23, 2:58PM PST (-0800 GMT)
The Adamson House in Malibu, California is a wonder to behold. It gives you the experience of witnessing history combined with exquisite architecture and interior design. It was amazing to see the fascinating use of tile on the walls, fixtures and floors. The hallway was a magnificent example. The tile rug gives you the feeling that you just should not walk there. You look at it and, wow! You’re in another world. This is a must to witness and enjoy. This is a must see house. The Adamson House also features the peacock fountain which has a precision of water flow that will sooth any observer. The famous tile also covers the fountain and stand. This gives you another opportunity to experience unique uses of tile which you might not have thought of. It is amazing that during that time in history, this family was able to be so imaginative. Go there! You will always remember the trip.
: . . . . Thu, Aug 23, 2:58PM PST (-0800 GMT)
Report from Carl, Frank, and Michelle about Malibu Lagoon Field Trip ..……….. We visited the Malibu Lagoon. Here is a link to it’s website on the Cal State Parks site button ……We also visited Adamson House. Here is a picture of it’s garden.