I produced this short documentary in 2009 and learned a lot along the way, as well as making some mistakes. It’s a good story and I think I told it rather well, so I’ve now finally posted the full, final version online.
Ablitt House Journey: a Short Documentary from Ninety Degrees Media on Vimeo.
Neil Ablitt buys a 20’x 20’ lot, about the size of a two car garage, near his dry cleaning plant in a commercial district of Santa Barbara, then in 1987 wins a water hook up for it in a lottery. But it was not zoned for a residence, and it was too small to build on, or so he thought. Neighbors disapproved of a house in the alley, the Panning Commission turned him down, and even during the building he never knew how the blueprints would become a reality. Today Neil and his wife Sue give tours of their unique abode.
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Hi Lisa. Great documentary and a wonderful story. Thanks for posting about this on twitter. Best regards, Markus
Hello Ablitt Residence!!
I came across and became completely enthralled in your Documentary featuring the beautiful Ablitt Residence! My Husband and I will be visiting friends in Pismo Beach and will be making a trip to Santa Barbara and we would absolutely LOVE to take our friends on the amazing tour of this extraordinary residence! I would greatly appreciate a response as to what if any days the residence is available for tour at your earliest convenience!!
Hi
My father in law and I will be in Santa Barbara on Friday, Nov 13th 2015 …we were wondering if we could possibly tour the house. We are fascinated with it !
Please let me know –
John Scott
520-270-6878, cell