Renovation

Even though the Kellogg Mansion was constructed in 1926, it is a credit to the craftsmanship of the architect and builders that only minimal structural repair was required in the renovation. The construction project of 1998 took only five months to complete. The weathered features of the house, such as the plumbing fixtures, wrought iron banisters on both the master bedroom verandas, and the wall light sconces in the living room, were meticulously restored and recreated to precisely match the original item and appear just as they did when the house was first occupied. In fact, the only additions to the original construction are an upgraded electrical system, interior ventilation, and irrigation system, as well as a wheelchair access ramp and restroom. Mr. Kellogg's original pipe organ from the Skinner Company has been replaced by a contemporary 1927 theater-style Wurlitzer, rescued from the Whittier Granada Theater demolition. To learn more, please visit the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library at: www.csupomona.edu/~wkkahl