Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Sylvia, Matt |
Other names |
Mattie |
Born |
July 16,1932 |
Birthplace |
Trenton, Massachusetts |
Titles & honors |
Sea Rancher of the year 2002. Top design award from the American Institute of Architects - Sunset Magazine Western Home Awards Competition - From a 10/17/71 Oakland Tribune for a house he developed at Sea Ranch. |
Education |
On shore leave while in the U.S. Navy he visited an uncle in Los Angeles from who he learned the construction trade. |
Notes |
See also obituary file 2001.19.3.45 Known as a contractor who could construct designs of many major architects. He build Condominium No. One, the Esherick demonstration houses, the Sea Ranch Lodge, Moonraker Recreation Center, North Rec. (now known as the Olsen Ranch Center ) 19 Binker Barns and many other private homes on the Ranch, estimated at as many as 200 structures. |
Occupation |
Contractor. When he moved with his family in the early 1960s his construction company was recruited to build the Sea Ranch Lodge and most of the original homes and other buildings in the new development. He also built homes, wineries and ranches throughout Sonoma County.. He owned and bred several race horses. |
Role |
Construction |
Spouse |
Helen Sylvia |
Children |
Laura Rammer, Santa Rosa CA Michal Sylvia, Windsor CA Mark Anthony Sylvia, Santa Rosa CA |
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2001.4.3.7 - Independent Coast Observer Article
1974 Sea Ranch Exterior Design Winners
Record Type: Archive
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