Then & Now: Where Is This Old Fair Oaks Home?

Question:

This old Fair Oaks home was built in 1900 and still stands today, slightly remodeled. 

Do you know where it is?

Answer:

Surprise! It's right under everyone's nose in the middle of the Village.  got it right, it's the California House, now the offices of Doug Crumley, Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services. 

In the Fair Oaks history books it's known as the Johnston house, built by James R. Johnston in 1900. He was a retired merchant from Rock Island, Illinois, and chose to move to Fair Oaks at age 75. He lived to be 92-years-old, due to the fine Fair Oaks climate. His family kept the property until about 1940. 

In recent years the home has been a residence, and housed shops and offices.

For more on the history of Fair Oaks, . For even more, check out the Fair Oaks: Then & Now topic page.