Historical
Historical Designation
The 50-year requirement for historical preservation has been achieved by the 1964 phase of Eichler Homes in Thousand Oaks. Eichlers are as architecturally significant today as they were when first built. The 2014 Super Bowl had 3 advertisements in which Eichler houses were used. In the mid-1950s, President Charles DeGaulle of France toured the Fair Meadow Eichler neighborhood in Palo Alto. He wanted to see modern American solutions to post-war housing needs. The Thousand Oaks mid-century modern Eichler tract is one of the best. It deserves to be preserved!
Architects
The Thousand Oaks Eichlers were built in 1964-1967 and featured both sloped-roof and A-frame homes designed by two of Eichler’s preferred architectural firms, Jones & Emmons and Claude Oakland. The homes range from 1809 square feet to 3093 square feet. All the Eichler homes in Thousand Oaks are atrium models except the “Gallery” model (VC 34) with 4 - 5 bedrooms, 2 baths and/or a carport and garage.
The first Eichler homes in Thousand Oaks were advertised as “Eichler Homes In Conejo Village”. The newer portion of the development was marketed as expo/west.
Eichler Homes Built: 103 Year(s) Built: 1964-1967
Architect(s): Jones & Emmons and Claude Oakland