Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church Asks Volunteers to Help
As the daughter of former D.R. Horton chief executive officer Donald J. Tomnitz, Taylor Tomnitz works as a senior real estate agent at the Los Angeles-based firm. Due to her strong work ethic, she has become the company’s top sales agent for its luxury line called Emerald Homes. When not at work, Taylor Tomnitz supports several Dallas-based affiliations, including Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church.
Started after the end of World War II, Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church invites congregants to worship God through liturgy and music. People come to hear about Christian faith, find supportive Christian friends, and find comfort through God. The church currently serves about 7,000 people in surrounding areas.
In addition to serving congregants at the church, Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church invites volunteers to help serve in the community. From February 3-10, 2018, volunteers venture to Honduras to provide fluoride treatments to children and reading glasses to adults. The trip occurs in and around Tela, Honduras, and volunteers also have a chance to work on a nearby construction project.
Friday, August 4, 2017
Underrated Los Angeles Architecture - The Castle Green
Taylor Tomnitz serves as a senior real estate agent for D.R. Horton in Los Angeles, California, where she specializes in selling high-end new construction. Having held this position for more than five years, she has been the top sales agent for total dollars and total units sold. Further, Taylor Tomnitz maintains an interest in architecture.
The Greater Los Angeles Area is full of beautiful examples of various types of architecture, including the Castle Green in Pasadena, one of the city’s most underrated architectural marvels. Built between 1893 and 1903, the Castle Green stands as a reminder of the elegance and mystery associated with old Hollywood glamour. It was originally built as a seven-story annex for the famous Hotel Green and was designed by architect Frederick Roehrig.
By combining Spanish, Victorian, and Moorish influences, Roehrig created a stunning building that blended pillars, balconies, domes, and arches. Exterior lights were used to illuminate the annex’s roof line and two southern towers, and an enclosed bridge connected the building to the Hotel Green’s first complex. Further, the Castle Green was the first fireproof building in Pasadena, thanks to its brick walls, concrete floors, and structural steel.
When the annex first opened, it served as a popular resort for wealthy easterners looking to escape the winter cold. Over time, the building and its lush gardens played host to business tycoons and presidents. The Castle Green was separated from the Hotel Green when it was sold in the 1920s, and is now a renovated condominium building and Officially Designated Pasadena Treasure.
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