When people think about Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Hollyhock House in Hollywood, CA, they don’t realize that there is an interesting, though little-told back story, of how Frank Lloyd Wright got his first Los Angeles commission at a time in his life when he was a social pariah. Enter, Aline Barnsdall, oil-heiress, philanthropist, art patron, [...]
What a surprise to drive into one of Los Angeles’ older neighborhoods to come upon this most original and exuberant expression of Streamline Moderne architecture in the midst of more mundane brick and mortar! If you aren’t expecting it, this structure just makes you stop and stare! What is it? An ocean-going steamship with enormous [...]
800 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 LA Historic Architectural Treasure Union Station, Los Angeles’ elegant monument to the Golden Age of the railroad is the largest passenger railroad terminal in the Western United States, and a celebration of the most popular architectural styles of its day–Mission Revival; Spanish Colonial and Streamline Moderne. When [...]
Maximize Your Property’s First Impression by John steiner EXTERIOR: Prospective Buyers React Positively when a Property has been Well-Maintained: • Manicure Landscaping, Mow Grass, Trim Trees, Add Flowers • Keep Driveway Clean and Free of Parked Cars; Keep Garage Door Closed • Repair or Replace Damaged Roof Shingles and Tiles • Minimize Cracked or Crumbling [...]
