This image shows a small portion of Cabot Pueblo, Desert Hot Springs, CA. This Hopi-style pueblo was hand-built by Cabot Yerxa, of used materials from his original homestead, from abandoned cabins, and hand made adobe bricks he made himself. He began building it in 1941 when he was 60, and continued working on it until his death 23 years later. It is 4 stories high, about 5,000 square feet, has 35 rooms, 150 windows, and 65 doors. Cabot was one of the three original pioneer homesteaders who settled and began the town of Desert Hot Springs. He was the one who discovered the natural hot mineral springs from which it got its name. He was an adventurer, artist, architect, collector, idealist and visionary. He had developed a strong relationship with Native American tribes in the southwest, and built the pueblo and developed the museum in celebration of these cultures. 1883 - 1965. 1/31/20 Judith Sparhawk
OK, OK, I may have gone overboard with posting pics from the Getty Villa Museum, but I was clearly very taken with the architectural details, especially the many styles of columns represented in this replica of an ancient Roman country house. So this is my last one, showing three additional columns. I realize that I'd really not want to live in a place quite this ornate (I have much simpler tastes), but I am amazed at the artistry demonstrated in this beautiful place. 9/3/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com
The row of columns along this corridor is known a a peristyle, and frames the inner gardens, as part of the Getty Villa. Every bit of this place had wonderful detail. I loved the columns reflected in the marble floor. 8/31/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com
