Douglas Whittall House
Located on 83rd Street, known by locals as "Long Street," the Douglas Whittall House was built in the late 19th century on a portion of the vineyards belonging to David Offley, the US Consul of the period. Built as a summer house for the Lochner Family, the property remained in Douglas Whittall's possession until 1977 and is currently used as a cafe.
Introduction
The Douglas Whittall House is situated near the entrance to 83rd Street — known to long-standing Bornova residents as "Long Street" — from Kazım Karabekir Avenue. In the late 19th century, part of the vineyards belonging to David Offley, then US Consul, was purchased by the Lochner family, and this building was constructed for use as a summer residence.
Ownership and Use
- Early period: Used as the Lochner family's summer house.
- Mid-century: Purchased by Douglas Whittall.
- The property remained in Douglas Whittall's use until 1977.
- Present day: Owned by a Turkish investor and operated as a café.
Significance
The Douglas Whittall House is a typical example of Bornova's Levantine settlement model, which was built upon a culture of vineyards. Having acquired a public function today, it contributes to Bornova's living heritage.
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Location Info
Located on 83rd Street, known by locals as "Long Street," the Douglas Whittall House was built in the late 19th century on a portion of the vineyards belonging to David Offley, the US Consul of the period. Built as a summer house for the Lochner Family, the property remained in Douglas Whittall's possession until 1977 and is currently used as a cafe.
