Considering this is the first time in 25 years that the George H. Bixby Mansion at 11 La Linda Drive in Los Cerritos is on the market, it seems appropriate to post some historical photos of the estate along with a sketch of how the property near the house was used. The photo above was dated to about 1918 and shows the 1890’s structure after its remodeling by the San Francisco architectural firm of Coxhead and Coxhead in 1901. George Bixby, the son of Jotham Bixby operated the Los Cerritos rancho business interests after his father’s death in 1917. George’s own health began to decline shortly thereafter and his wife Amelia took on many responsibilities. The Bixby property had a bunkhouse, barn, shops and a water-tank house and a house for the gardener. The bunkhouse was demolished around 1910 when automobiles became popular.
The gardens at the home today have been restored to the original design which is captured in this 1920’s era photo below.
