I just realized something about the fires.

And I had to ask Grok.

My favorite architects ever are Greene and Greene. A show of their work at the Renwick Gallery in DC many years ago made me marvel at their designs.

They did every detail of the houses down to the furniture and sconces.

The Brandt/Serrurier House in Altadena, designed by Greene and Greene in 1905, was destroyed in the Eaton Fire.

Of the many tragedies, this is one that likely won't get mentioned or cause much of a fuss...

...but that house was a piece of American history lost.

I'm sad.