Genealogy research by Mark Humphrys.
Genealogy research by Mark Humphrys.
[Kalcas, 1983] calls the house "The Steinbüchel House", and says: "For the passerby along what was recently called Hürriyet Caddesi, the lovely lines of the Steinbüchel entrance gateway are an instant attraction, especially in spring when its arch is festooned by the lilac tresses of wistaria blossom."
The gateway is flanked by two exterior seats.
[Kalcas, 1983, p.40] says:
"It was the custom of residents
to sit on these in the cool of the evening and exchange news with passing friends,
a custom probably developed because of the high walls surrounding each property
preventing any casual contact."
View of the road junction in 1890s.
On left is the John Maltass House.
On right is entrance to "The Big House".
From Levantine Heritage.
Used with permission.
Gate to the John Maltass House, c.1900.
From Levantine Heritage.
Used with permission.
See another scan
from here.
View of the road junction in 1920s.
From Levantine Heritage.
Used with permission.
Gate to the John Maltass House.
Formerly here.
Gate to the John Maltass House.
From Levantine Heritage.
Used with permission.
Gate to the John Maltass House.
See full size.
Formerly here.
Close-up of the seat and gate, at the start of the restoration.
From erolsasmaz.com.
Gate to the John Maltass House.
View from further away to the left.
Formerly here.
View from further away.
From erolsasmaz.com.
The gateway after restoration.
Photo 2023.
See full size.
From Arkas Arcademia.
The restored gateway at night.
From 2023 video.
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