I know, I know, but several people have requested an update – so here it is. For the rest of you, apologies and we’ll have more old Hollywood tomorrow. – –
Category: Architecture
Bear with me, this is the last batch of photos before completion – which should be the first week of October… .. Tomorrow the floor gets sanded, Monday the cabinet boxes go in, Wednesday the contractor and I go to the stone fabricator and mark the cuts for backsplash and…
Filming at the track in 1935: The building was designed by Architect Gordon B. Kaufmann (who also designed the Los Angeles Times building) in a fluid Art Deco style – 1936: The entrance and the paddock – 1936: A view of the stands the year it was completed – 1934:…
The Sowdon House is the Lloyd Wright designed residence most people are familiar with on Franklin. I thought it looked creepy even before I knew its history – this one I much prefer – built in 1927: http://www.trulia.com/property/1092276255-858-N-Doheny-Dr-Los-Angeles-CA-90069
This is how I kit myself out to clean the fireplace… Imagine how I’d react if the kitchen weren’t sealed off, I’d probably be in a haz mat suit. And, since we’re having temperatures in the 95-105 range that wouldn’t be at all pleasant. Last time it was a great…
I don’t want to post pictures of the exterior because it’s been modified, and quelle surprise, I don’t like it. But, this living room with furniture designed by the architect and lake views is fabulous.
Okay, this is my excuse for cracking out of the mold tonight. I’ve spent my life around people who either made movies or built things and the underlying structure of this 1924 house is so methodical and beautiful and process intensive I had to share. Oh, and by the way…
The Beatles landing at LAX – they played the Hollywood Bowl in August of 1964 and 1965: . August 24, 1964 — the day after the Hollywood Bowl — at a Bel-Air rental: