Tag: old hollywood
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6642 Emmet Terrace
6642 Emmet Terrace 6642 Emmet Terrace was built in 1925 by architect Henry Auerbach for widower Lillian Ebner. The quaint 1,386 square foot home sits on a downslope on Emmet Terrace and has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Ebner sold the property in 1929 to widower Emily Levin and her three daughters: Emily (28), Henrietta…
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6726 Milner Road
6726 Milner Road 6726 Milner Road was built in 1928 by owner Herbert Bennett (of Barker Brothers) and his wife, Constance. Bennett hired architect Will W. Evans to complete the 8 room Mediterranean style residence. The Bennetts would also purchase 2041 Grace Avenue, also in Whitley Heights, in 1924 and lived in that residence until…
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2100-04 Whitley Avenue
2100-2104 Whitley Avenue 2104 Whitley Avenue was built in 1928 by architect E. Voellmy for actor Louis Salty. (Salty was an uncredited “French mechanic” in Hell in the Heavens (1934). The residence started out as a 7 room home with an attached garage. In 1930, Salty added toilet and shower in the room that was…
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2115 Whitley Avenue
2115 Whitley Avenue 2115 Whitley Avenue was built in 1937 by architect H.M. Banfield for Charles and Margaret Jackson. The residence was located on Whitley Avenue, a section which was grazed for the 101 Freeway construction, and was just behind Lloyd Lane. See photograph below. The 1,648 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2-story home…
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Lloyd Lane: The Lost Street
Lloyd Lane: The Lost Street Lloyd Lane was a street in Whitley Heights that did not have more than ten lots (most of them remained vacant) which was originated circa 1924. Below is a map of Whitley Heights showing the street going north from Whitley Avenue a short distance to Iris Drive. The photo above…
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2221 Fairfield Avenue
2221 Fairfield Avenue 2221 Fairfield Avenue was built in 1925 by contractor D.C. Messing and owner Rhonda E. Robinson. The two-story English Tudor style home consists of 2,379 square feet and a two-car garage with a total of 8 rooms. There are 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Unfortunately for Ms. Robinson, she was forced to…
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6757 Milner Road
6757 Milner Road 6757 Milner Road was built in 1923 by owner Arthur Watson and architect B.B. Horner. At the same time, they built a similar house next door located at 6753 Milner Road. In addition, Horner built several homes in Whitley Heights: 6627 Emmet Terrace and 6760 Milner Road, both in 1922 and 6788…
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6854 Iris Circle
6854 Iris Circle 6854 Iris Circle was built in 1925 by owner Watson D. Otis of 1616 Cahuenga Blvd. Otis was married to socialite Helen Somers, who also built 6851 Iris Circle in 1923 (see previous post). Otis used this home as a rental until it was sold shortly after. This home is entered through…
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6755 Wedgewood Place
6755 Wedgewood Place 6755 Wedgewood Place was built in 1921. The original owner and architect is unknown as the original permit could not be located after a thorough search. Actor Knute Erickson rented the home in 1927. Erickson was a Whitley Heights fan as he also lived at the following residences: 6515 Milner Court (1922-1924),…
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6502-6520 Cerritos Place
6502-6520 Cerritos Place 6502-6520 Cerritos Place was built in 1926 by contractor H.H. Kroth and consists of eight 2 bedroom apartments. In 1982, the apartments were added to the Whitley Heights Historic District and remain in tact from when it was originally built. Above is the complex on the corner of Wilcox Avenue and Cerritos…
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