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: Design
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.
Leon Shamroy – Oscar for color cinematography: . . James Wong Howe – Oscar for black and white cinematography: . . Winners with Jimmy Stewart at the 1964 awards ceremony: .