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The original home, in Santa Cruz, Calif., can be seen here in photos from Butler's grandmother's journal, a cherished heirloom that chronicles the construction of this family estate. Butler's grandmother had rejected two of Wurster's initial designs, claiming that they weren't unique enough. The third design was to her liking. It had a courtyard surrounding a large oak tree located in the back of the residence. For Butler's grandmother, this made just the right statement about the relationship between the indoors and the outdoors. Once completed, this home became a haven for Butler's family. "I have a lot of memories from that house," says Butler.