Debra Amundson
Debra Amundson has written about everything from food to fashion, discovered in her travels. After studies at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) and the Academy of Art, she settled on UCLA for her certificate in journalism. She focuses on historical architecture, leading us from castles to Victorian homes.
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San Francisco’s Octagon House: A Home Filled With Light
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit an unusually built home designed for healthy living.
San Francisco’s Victorian Haas-Lilienthal House
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we learn that this well-constructed home survived the earthquake of 1906.
The Painted Ladies of San Francisco
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit the houses known as the Seven Sisters of Steiner Street.
San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts
In this installment of “Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,” we visit a beautiful reminder of classic structures that adorns the City by the Bay.
San Francisco’s Palace of the Legion of Honor
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we meet a treasured landmark of San Francisco.
Botticelli’s Art of the Line
An exhibit of drawings, some never before seen, is now at the Legion of Honor Museum in San Francisco.
The Best Christmas Gift a Mother Could Give
A writer’s memory of her mother’s generosity during a stormy Christmas Eve remains indelible.
‘Cinderella’: First in a World Ballet Series
A ballet based on the traditional folk tale uses a touch of comedy to enliven the show for a young audience.
Guédelon Castle 2023: Celebrating 13th-Century Medieval Crafts
In the third installment about building a castle complex, we present what has been learned about craftsmanship in the Middle Ages.
Guédelon: New Findings During the Build
In the second part of a series documenting the building of a medieval castle in France, the team makes important archeological discoveries as work continues.
