Tag: whitleyheights
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6611 Emmet Terrace 1921
6611 Emmet Terrace (1921) 6611 Emmet Terrace started to be built in 1921 by Thompson & McMillen. The Mediterranean 2-story home started with three bedrooms and one bathroom. In 1923, the garage was added. In 1928, a bathroom was added to one of the downstairs bedrooms. Finally in 1954, a den was added to the…
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2014 N. Las Palmas
2014 N. Las Palmas Avenue (1921) 2014 N. Las Palmas Avenue, another early home in Whitley Heights, was built in 1921 by architect Arthur S. Barnes. The 2-story, 6 room Mediterranean home, has a square tower overhanging from the lower floor and carved wooden chalet balconies. In 1928, the next owner added one bedroom, one…
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Grace Avenue 1921
One of the most important events in Hollywood in 1921, was the rise of Rudolph Valentino. He became popular after the film, “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” and then appeared in “The Conquering Power”. A major role in “The Sheik”, increased his popularity even further. Also, Paramount Pictures was one of the major movie…
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All the Fairfield drama
2139 Fairfield Avenue is another residence that was built in 1920 by architect Arthur S. Barnes. This is one of three homes on Fairfield Avenue that exist today as the others were either relocated or demolished during construction of the 101 Freeway in the 1950’s. The 1,656 square foot 2-story Spanish Colonial home has three…
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