The remains of the Roberts home. “In 1931, Fred and his wife Florence began to purchase Solstice Canyon parcels from various landowners. Enchanted by the canyon’s beauty, they hired renowned architect Paul R. Williams to build a home in 1952.”
“The history of this favorite homestead site included many fires, so Fred insisted that fire protection be incorporated into the design. The visually striking pools supplied water for an elaborate pump system to protect the home from fires. However, the pumps and pipes were not maintained after Fred’s death and the home was lost in the 1982 Dayton Canyon Fire. The surviving features provide a unique opportunity to walk through a blueprint of a Paul R. Williams design.”