This piece gives detailed accounts about the purchase and properties of the adobe-styled mansion. It gives numerous details of events that happened, like his daughter horse back riding for her 19th birthday, Ms. Hitchcock dancing in the kitchen, or a fatal truck accident in front of their house. It also gives insights into the people, like how Hitchcock had arthritis, his wife was 4'11, the family was precise and clean, Hitchcock was a family man, he like food and wine, he read constantly and never drove. It also discusses how they sold the home, after break-ins. It also gives details about the Cornwall family, which were the previous owners. It also dispels the myth that they enjoyed throwing parties there, however they did have frequent famous guests.