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The '''Blue Bird Tea Room''' also known as the '''Blue Bird Restaurant''' was a commercial building in downtown [[Carmel-by-the-Sea, California]]. The Blue Bird Tea Room was known for after-theatre dinner parties, for luncheon and dinner gatherings of local and visiting celebrities. Among the artists who frequented it then were William Ritschel, William Silva, Armin Hansen, Paul Dougherty, Paul Whitman, and Rem Remsen.<ref name="Pine Cone"/> Since xxx, the building has been occupied by Catch.
The '''Blue Bird Tea Room''' also known as the '''Blue Bird''' was a historic commercial building in downtown [[Carmel-by-the-Sea, California]]. The Blue Bird Tea Room, was known as Carmel's oldest teamroom, for its delicious food and elegant atmosphere, after-theatre dinner parties, for luncheon and dinner gatherings of local and visiting celebrities. Among the artists who frequented it then were William Ritschel, William Silva, Armin Hansen, Paul Dougherty, Paul Whitman, and Rem Remsen.<ref name="Pine Cone"/><ref name="Dramov">{{cite book|last=Dramov|first=Alissandra|url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Carmel_by_the_Sea/PaiGEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&printsec=frontcover |title=Past & Present Carmel-By-The-Sea|work=[[Arcadia Publishing]]|place=Charleston, South Carolina|date=2022|page=37|isbn=9781467108980|access-date=2023-03-08}}</ref>


==History==
==History==


In 1915, Mae Crawford and Pearl Ridgley, founded the Blue Bird Tea Room at Camino Real, near Ocean Avenue, when the main street was yet unpaved. The gift shop had cards and gifts on sale at the Blue Bird Tea Room.<ref name=“Crawford”>{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/ccarm_002277/page/n3/mode/2up?q=%22Blue+Bird%22|title=Old Carmelites Return to Blue Tea Room They Began Long Ago |work=Carmel Pine Cone|place=Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |date=May 19, 1939|page=4|access-date=May 08, 2023}}</ref> The Blue Bird held an exhibition for artists M. DeNeal Morgan, Francis S. Dixon, and Bion J. Barnett.<ref>{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/ccarm_002061/page/n5/mode/2up?q=%22Blue+Bird+Tea%22|title=From the Pine Cone Files |work=Carmel Pine Cone|place=Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |date=March 29, 1935|page=10|access-date=May 8, 2023}}</ref>
In 1915, Mae Crawford and Pearl Ridgley, opened the Blue Bird Tea Room at Camino Real, near Ocean Avenue, when the main street was yet unpaved. The gift shop had cards and gifts on sale at the Blue Bird Tea Room. The Blue Bird Tea Room quickly became a popular gathering place for the local community.<ref name=“Crawford”>{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/ccarm_002277/page/n3/mode/2up?q=%22Blue+Bird%22|title=Old Carmelites Return to Blue Tea Room They Began Long Ago |work=Carmel Pine Cone|place=Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |date=May 19, 1939|page=4|access-date=May 08, 2023}}</ref> The Blue Bird held an exhibition for artists M. DeNeal Morgan, Francis S. Dixon, and Bion J. Barnett.<ref>{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/ccarm_002061/page/n5/mode/2up?q=%22Blue+Bird+Tea%22|title=From the Pine Cone Files |work=Carmel Pine Cone|place=Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |date=March 29, 1935|page=10|access-date=May 8, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Hale"/>


The restaurant's interior featured a cozy fireplace, comfortable seating, and elegant decor that evoked a sense of luxury and refinement. The Blue Bird Tea Room was known for its impeccable service, attention to detail, and high standards of quality, which earned it a reputation as one of the best restaurants in the area.
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The November 12, 1922, the new Blue Bird Tea Room moved to Ocean Avenue, opposite the [[Pine Inn]] with entertainment to benefit the Arts and Crafts Theater. Alice MacGowan did a reading of her short stories, Blanche Tolmie sang some French and Italian foldk songs, Valentine Mott Porter read, and John Hagemeyer talked about his own art.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/ccarm_001416/page/n3/mode/2up?q=%22Blue+Bird+Tea%22|title=New Blue Bird to Devote Opening to Little Theater |work=Carmel Pine Cone|place=Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |date=November 11, 1922|page=5|access-date=May 8, 2023}}</ref>


In addition to its regular menu, the Blue Bird Tea Room was famous for hosting after-theatre dinner parties, which were attended by many of the local and visiting celebrities who frequented the area. These events were known for their lively atmosphere, and guests would often dance and socialize well into the night. The Blue Bird Tea Room also served as a popular venue for luncheon and dinner gatherings, which were often attended by artists, writers, and other creative individuals who were drawn to the area's vibrant cultural scene.
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In 1924, Mabel C. Sampson, a native of Muskeegan, Michigan, came to Carmel-by-the-Sea with her teenage duaghter and opened the Blue Bird Tea Room on Ocean Avenue and Lincoln Street.<ref name="Pine Cone"/> She purchased the Normandy Inn in 1937. She was an important poart of Carmel's business and community life.<ref name="Pine Cone">{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/ccarm_002547/page/n7/mode/2up?q=%22Blue+Bird+Tea%22|title=Mabel Sampson Celebrates 20th Year In Business |work=Carmel Pine Cone|place=Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |date=July 21, 1944|page=|access-date=May 08, 2023}}</ref>


Over the years, the Blue Bird Tea Room underwent several changes and renovations, but its commitment to excellence and dedication to quality remained unchanged. The restaurant continued to attract a diverse range of patrons, from Hollywood stars to local residents, who were drawn to its unique blend of elegance and charm.
In 1924, [[Samuel J. Miller]] supervised the building of the Blue Bird Tea Room on Ocean Avenue (later known as Scandia) as well as other homes in Carmel.<ref name="Watkins">{{cite book|last1=Watkins|first1=Rolin G.|last2=Hoyle|first2=Millard F.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=I53ekEweI5sC&q=%22Samuel%20J.%20Miller%22 |title=History of Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties, California: Biographical|work= S.J. Clarke|place=University of Illinois|date=1925|pages=|access-date=2022-06-25}}</ref>


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The November 12, 1922, the new Blue Bird Tea Room moved to the south side of Ocean Avenue, opposite the [[Pine Inn]] with entertainment to benefit the Arts and Crafts Theater. Alice MacGowan did a reading of her short stories, Blanche Tolmie sang some French and Italian foldk songs, Valentine Mott Porter read, and John Hagemeyer talked about his own art.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/ccarm_001416/page/n3/mode/2up?q=%22Blue+Bird+Tea%22|title=New Blue Bird to Devote Opening to Little Theater |work=Carmel Pine Cone|place=Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |date=November 11, 1922|page=5|access-date=May 8, 2023}}</ref>
In June 1929, fire broke out in the chimney of the Blue Bird Tea Room. Fire fighters stoped the file and damage was estimated at $500.


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In 1924, Mabel C. Sampson, a native of Muskeegan, Michigan, came to Carmel-by-the-Sea with her teenage duaghter and opened the Blue Bird Tea Room on Ocean Avenue and Lincoln Street.<ref name="Pine Cone"/> She purchased the Normandy Inn in 1937. She was an important poart of Carmel's business and community life.<ref name="Pine Cone">{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/ccarm_002547/page/n7/mode/2up?q=%22Blue+Bird+Tea%22|title=Mabel Sampson Celebrates 20th Year In Business |work=Carmel Pine Cone|place=Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |date=July 21, 1944|page=|access-date=May 08, 2023}}</ref> [[Samuel J. Miller]] supervised the building of the Blue Bird Tea Room on Ocean Avenue (later known as Scandia) as well as other homes in Carmel.<ref name="Watkins">{{cite book|last1=Watkins|first1=Rolin G.|last2=Hoyle|first2=Millard F.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=I53ekEweI5sC&q=%22Samuel%20J.%20Miller%22 |title=History of Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties, California: Biographical|work= S.J. Clarke|place=University of Illinois|date=1925|pages=|access-date=2022-06-25}}</ref>
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[[File:Garden Shop, Carmel-by-the-Sea.jpg|thumb|The Tyler Book Shop (Tuck Box), Blue Bird Tea Garden (Lemos building), and the Garden Shop Addition.]]

In June 1929, fire broke out in the chimney of the Blue Bird Tea Room and spread to the roof of the adjoining building. Fire fighters stoped the fire and damage was estimated at $500.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/ccarm_001758/mode/2up?q=%22Blue+Bird+Tea%22+1929|title=Fire On Ocean Avenue Held In Control By Fire Laddies |work=Carmel Pine Cone|place=Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |date=June 7, 1929|page=1|access-date=May 8, 2023}}</ref>

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[[File:Garden Shop, Carmel-by-the-Sea.jpg|thumb|left|The Tea Room was entered through the center of [[The Tuck Box]]. A sign hanging there reads "Blue Bird Tea Garden."]]


In 1932, the Blue Bird Tea Garden, on Dolores Street, owned by Sampson's daughter, merged with the Blue Bird Tea Room on Ocean Avenue.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/ccarm_001944/page/n11/mode/2up?q=%22Blue+Bird+Tea%22|title=Blue Bird Tea Garden Merges with Blue Bird |work=Carmel Pine Cone|place=Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |date=December 30, 1932|page=12|access-date=May 8, 2023}}</ref> The Blue Bird Tea Garden was next to the [[The Tuck Box]] and [[Garden Shop Addition]].
In 1932, the Blue Bird Tea Garden, on Dolores Street, owned by Sampson's daughter, merged with the Blue Bird Tea Room on Ocean Avenue.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/ccarm_001944/page/n11/mode/2up?q=%22Blue+Bird+Tea%22|title=Blue Bird Tea Garden Merges with Blue Bird |work=Carmel Pine Cone|place=Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |date=December 30, 1932|page=12|access-date=May 8, 2023}}</ref> The Blue Bird Tea Garden was next to the [[The Tuck Box]] and [[Garden Shop Addition]].


In 1937, Sampson opened a new banquet room in the Wilson building on the corner of Ocean Ave and Monte Verde. The room was in the back of the building with an entrance from the Golden Bough court, and was used for large dinners.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/ccarm_002157/page/n5/mode/2up?q=%22Blue+Bird%22|title=Blue Bird Tea Room to Expand |work=Carmel Pine Cone|place=Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |date=January 29, 1937|page=7|access-date=May 8, 2023}}</ref>
In 1937, Sampson enlarged the Blue Bird to include a new banquet room in the adjacent Wilson building on the corner of Ocean Avenue and Monte Verde. The room was in the back of the building with an entrance from the Golden Bough court, and was used for large dinners.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/ccarm_002157/page/n5/mode/2up?q=%22Blue+Bird%22|title=Blue Bird Tea Room to Expand |work=Carmel Pine Cone|place=Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |date=January 29, 1937|page=7|access-date=May 8, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Hale">
{{cite book|last= Hale|first=Sharron Lee |url=https://archive.org/details/tributetoyesterd0000hale/ |title=A Tribute to Yesterday: The History of Carmel, Carmel Valley, Big Sur, Point Lobos, Carmelite Monastery, and Los Burros |work=Valley Publishers |place=Santa Cruz, California |date=1980|pages=33, 96|isbn=9780913548738 |access-date=2022-03-18}}</ref>


Sampson sold the Blue Bird Tea Room in 1939 to Mae Crawford and Pearl Ridgley, originators of the Blue Bird tea room.<ref name="Pine Cone"/><ref name=“Crawford”/> In 1941, the Blue Bird was sold to Elizabeth A. Smith, a graduate of Simmons College in Boston.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/ccarm_002406/page/n1/mode/2up?q=%22Blue+Bird+Tea%22+%22Mae+Crawford%22|title=Elizabeth A. Smith Takes Over Blue Bird |work=Carmel Pine Cone|place=Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |date=November 11, 1941|page=2|access-date=May 8, 2023}}</ref>
Sampson sold the Blue Bird Tea Room in 1939 to Mae Crawford and Pearl Ridgley, originators of the Blue Bird tea room.<ref name="Pine Cone"/><ref name=“Crawford”/> In 1941, the Blue Bird was sold to Elizabeth A. Smith, a graduate of Simmons College in Boston.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/ccarm_002406/page/n1/mode/2up?q=%22Blue+Bird+Tea%22+%22Mae+Crawford%22|title=Elizabeth A. Smith Takes Over Blue Bird |work=Carmel Pine Cone|place=Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |date=November 11, 1941|page=2|access-date=May 8, 2023}}</ref>


By 1964, the Blue Bird Tea Room became the Scandia Restaurant on Ocean Avenue between Lincoln and Monte Verde.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/ccarm_003612/page/n1/mode/2up?q=%22Scandia+restaurant%22|title=Elizabeth A. Smith Takes Over Blue Bird |work=Carmel Pine Cone|place=Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |date=December 31, 1964|page=2|access-date=May 8, 2023}}</ref>
By 1964, the Blue Bird Tea Room became the Scandia Restaurant on Ocean Avenue between Lincoln and Monte Verde. They served Scandinavian and European spcialites. Despite its popularity, the Blue Bird Tea Room was not immune to the challenges facing small businesses, and it eventually closed its doors in the early 1990s. However, the building that housed the Blue Bird Tea Room remains an important landmark in the Carmel-by-the-Sea community.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/ccarm_003612/page/n1/mode/2up?q=%22Scandia+restaurant%22|title=Elizabeth A. Smith Takes Over Blue Bird |work=Carmel Pine Cone|place=Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |date=December 31, 1964|page=2|access-date=May 8, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Dramov"/>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Human–animal hybrid]]
* [[Garden Shop Addition]]
* [[Lemos Building]]
* [[he Tuck Box]]


==References==
==References==
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* [https://ci.carmel.ca.us/sites/main/files/file-attachments/conservation_district_survey_-_final.pdf Downtown Conservation District Historic Property Survey]
* [https://ci.carmel.ca.us/sites/main/files/file-attachments/conservation_district_survey_-_final.pdf Downtown Conservation District Historic Property Survey]
* [https://www.google.com/books/edition/Tea_at_the_Blue_Lantern_Inn/j1XMCQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22Blue+Bird+Tea+Room%22+Carmel&pg=PA103&printsec=frontcover Tea at the Blue Lantern Inn]
* [https://jomoratrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Mora-Architectural-Adornment-3.pdf In Public Places, the Sculpture and Architectural Adornment Work of Jo Mora]


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Blue Bird Tea Room
Blue Bird Restaurant and Tea Room
Blue Bird Tea Room is located in Carmel, California
Blue Bird Tea Room
Blue Bird Tea Room
Blue Bird Tea Room is located in California
Blue Bird Tea Room
Blue Bird Tea Room
Blue Bird Tea Room (California)
LocationOcean Avenue, between Lincoln St, & Monte Verde St, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Coordinates36°33′17″N 121°55′26″W / 36.55472°N 121.92389°W / 36.55472; -121.92389
Built1922
Built bySamuel J. Miller
Built forMabel C. Sampson
Original usetearoom
Current useRestaurant
Websitewww.catchcarmel.com

The Blue Bird Tea Room also known as the Blue Bird was a historic commercial building in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The Blue Bird Tea Room, was known as Carmel's oldest teamroom, for its delicious food and elegant atmosphere, after-theatre dinner parties, for luncheon and dinner gatherings of local and visiting celebrities. Among the artists who frequented it then were William Ritschel, William Silva, Armin Hansen, Paul Dougherty, Paul Whitman, and Rem Remsen.[1][2]

History

In 1915, Mae Crawford and Pearl Ridgley, opened the Blue Bird Tea Room at Camino Real, near Ocean Avenue, when the main street was yet unpaved. The gift shop had cards and gifts on sale at the Blue Bird Tea Room. The Blue Bird Tea Room quickly became a popular gathering place for the local community.[3] The Blue Bird held an exhibition for artists M. DeNeal Morgan, Francis S. Dixon, and Bion J. Barnett.[4][5]

The restaurant's interior featured a cozy fireplace, comfortable seating, and elegant decor that evoked a sense of luxury and refinement. The Blue Bird Tea Room was known for its impeccable service, attention to detail, and high standards of quality, which earned it a reputation as one of the best restaurants in the area.

In addition to its regular menu, the Blue Bird Tea Room was famous for hosting after-theatre dinner parties, which were attended by many of the local and visiting celebrities who frequented the area. These events were known for their lively atmosphere, and guests would often dance and socialize well into the night. The Blue Bird Tea Room also served as a popular venue for luncheon and dinner gatherings, which were often attended by artists, writers, and other creative individuals who were drawn to the area's vibrant cultural scene.

Over the years, the Blue Bird Tea Room underwent several changes and renovations, but its commitment to excellence and dedication to quality remained unchanged. The restaurant continued to attract a diverse range of patrons, from Hollywood stars to local residents, who were drawn to its unique blend of elegance and charm.

The November 12, 1922, the new Blue Bird Tea Room moved to the south side of Ocean Avenue, opposite the Pine Inn with entertainment to benefit the Arts and Crafts Theater. Alice MacGowan did a reading of her short stories, Blanche Tolmie sang some French and Italian foldk songs, Valentine Mott Porter read, and John Hagemeyer talked about his own art.[6]

In 1924, Mabel C. Sampson, a native of Muskeegan, Michigan, came to Carmel-by-the-Sea with her teenage duaghter and opened the Blue Bird Tea Room on Ocean Avenue and Lincoln Street.[1] She purchased the Normandy Inn in 1937. She was an important poart of Carmel's business and community life.[1] Samuel J. Miller supervised the building of the Blue Bird Tea Room on Ocean Avenue (later known as Scandia) as well as other homes in Carmel.[7]

In June 1929, fire broke out in the chimney of the Blue Bird Tea Room and spread to the roof of the adjoining building. Fire fighters stoped the fire and damage was estimated at $500.[8]

The Tea Room was entered through the center of The Tuck Box. A sign hanging there reads "Blue Bird Tea Garden."

In 1932, the Blue Bird Tea Garden, on Dolores Street, owned by Sampson's daughter, merged with the Blue Bird Tea Room on Ocean Avenue.[9] The Blue Bird Tea Garden was next to the The Tuck Box and Garden Shop Addition.

In 1937, Sampson enlarged the Blue Bird to include a new banquet room in the adjacent Wilson building on the corner of Ocean Avenue and Monte Verde. The room was in the back of the building with an entrance from the Golden Bough court, and was used for large dinners.[10][5]

Sampson sold the Blue Bird Tea Room in 1939 to Mae Crawford and Pearl Ridgley, originators of the Blue Bird tea room.[1][3] In 1941, the Blue Bird was sold to Elizabeth A. Smith, a graduate of Simmons College in Boston.[11]

By 1964, the Blue Bird Tea Room became the Scandia Restaurant on Ocean Avenue between Lincoln and Monte Verde. They served Scandinavian and European spcialites. Despite its popularity, the Blue Bird Tea Room was not immune to the challenges facing small businesses, and it eventually closed its doors in the early 1990s. However, the building that housed the Blue Bird Tea Room remains an important landmark in the Carmel-by-the-Sea community.[12][2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Mabel Sampson Celebrates 20th Year In Business". Carmel Pine Cone. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. July 21, 1944. Retrieved May 08, 2023. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  2. ^ a b Dramov, Alissandra (2022). Past & Present Carmel-By-The-Sea. Charleston, South Carolina. p. 37. ISBN 9781467108980. Retrieved 2023-03-08. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  3. ^ a b {cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/ccarm_002277/page/n3/mode/2up?q=%22Blue+Bird%22%7Ctitle=Old Carmelites Return to Blue Tea Room They Began Long Ago |work=Carmel Pine Cone|place=Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |date=May 19, 1939|page=4|access-date=May 08, 2023}}
  4. ^ {cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/ccarm_002061/page/n5/mode/2up?q=%22Blue+Bird+Tea%22%7Ctitle=From the Pine Cone Files |work=Carmel Pine Cone|place=Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |date=March 29, 1935|page=10|access-date=May 8, 2023}}
  5. ^ a b Hale, Sharron Lee (1980). A Tribute to Yesterday: The History of Carmel, Carmel Valley, Big Sur, Point Lobos, Carmelite Monastery, and Los Burros. Santa Cruz, California. pp. 33, 96. ISBN 9780913548738. Retrieved 2022-03-18. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  6. ^ "New Blue Bird to Devote Opening to Little Theater". Carmel Pine Cone. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. November 11, 1922. p. 5. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  7. ^ Watkins, Rolin G.; Hoyle, Millard F. (1925). History of Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties, California: Biographical. University of Illinois. Retrieved 2022-06-25. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  8. ^ "Fire On Ocean Avenue Held In Control By Fire Laddies". Carmel Pine Cone. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. June 7, 1929. p. 1. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  9. ^ "Blue Bird Tea Garden Merges with Blue Bird". Carmel Pine Cone. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. December 30, 1932. p. 12. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  10. ^ "Blue Bird Tea Room to Expand". Carmel Pine Cone. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. January 29, 1937. p. 7. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  11. ^ "Elizabeth A. Smith Takes Over Blue Bird". Carmel Pine Cone. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. November 11, 1941. p. 2. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  12. ^ "Elizabeth A. Smith Takes Over Blue Bird". Carmel Pine Cone. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. December 31, 1964. p. 2. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
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