SEE https://westmorelandplacelosangeles.blogspot.com/


To make a long story short, Wesley Clark and Elden P Bryan developed the Westmoreland tract, at the center of which was gated Westmoreland Place...the gates were shamelessly copied from the St Louis private street of the same name. (Bits of the gate still exist at the sec of Olympic & Westmoreland--I think we've seen it on NLA before.... St Louis's gates are basically intact.) While the larger tract sold well enough, the gated "Place" was a big flop--too close in to attract the rich, who could afford cars and wanted to live farther away from downtown...such as in the also gated Berkeley Square, which was developed at the same time and on higher ground.

The Times of Sept 11, 1904, described the design of the house as being in the shape of Greek Cross--it was reported by the paper on Apr 8, 1906, as having been "finished first of this year."

A demo permit was issued on March 4, 1941.


As for the sloping corners--I'm reminded of the Longyear house at 3555 Wilshire Boulevard--it too had these corners (and not dissimilar details)...seems I never have found the original architect (Cooper Corbett made later alterations)...but maybe it was Whittlesey.


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/jL...g=w639-h423-no

Just to let you know I finally found out where the above building was situated:

It used to be located at 115 North Hollywood Way in Burbank, CA, very close to Gate 4 of Warner Bros. Studios. It was demolished in 1998 and replaced by a new structure. I was able to track down our show's original location manager, and he remembered. Unfortunately, I didn't find any pictures of the house. The only thing I came across was an aerial view of WB Studios from the 1970's with that street in the somewhat blurry background -- unless you know it's that building, you wouldn't recognize it in that picture. I hope to come across a few photos sooner or later.

Anyway, thanks again to everybody for looking.

231 Something
 

There is no location available for this house numbered 231, other than it was probably in LA somewhere. The photo is by
E. W. Fortune at 239-1/2 S. Spring, who was at that address only in the 1891 and 1892 city directories:

http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/...p.jpg~original

uclalsc_99_f0051_027 at UCLA/Islandora


Here you can see the 231 above the steps. The man seems to be holding a garden hose spouting water:

http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/...i.jpg~original

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Thanks GW for the 411 on 41 Westmoreland Place!

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Before G Barris became comfortable in N Hollywood, there was an address in Lynwood: 11054 So. Atlantic Blvd. (Location still operates as body customizer.)



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http://www.bortzautocollection.com/a...arrisPhoto.jpghttp://www.bortzautocollection.com/a...arrisPhoto.jpg




Gaylord at home on Atlantic and Wilshire ;)
https://www.customcarchronicle.com/w...Ad-03-1950.jpghttps://www.customcarchronicle.com/w...Ad-03-1950.jpg

And a 'nother

"Island in the Sun"

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Gratuitous Hollywood and Vine.
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2017 ...this is near my home....its kind of a bleak wasteland...store fronts constantly closing and opening....or permanently closed.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4344/...d1f2e8_b_d.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4344/...d1f2e8_b_d.jpg

Both Wynyate and East Wynyate are still there, on Lyndon Street at Glendon Way. It's not possible to get a decent picture of either due to the foliage. Legend has it that a lemon eucalyptus tree west of the house was planted by John Muir during a visit. It's yet another site that I've been to because it's on the National Register of Historic Places while also being within half a mile of Route 66. My pics aren't worth posting, though - mostly just plants on the side of the hill.

Here's a link to the location - there is a nice gate on the corner of the property that says 'Wynyate' on top. The right-hand driveway goes to Wynyate, and the left-hand one to East Wynyate.
https://goo.gl/maps/y8jqq2doDRP2

:previous: Thanks for the information ProphetM!



"There is a nice gate on the corner of the property that says 'Wynyate' on top. The right-hand driveway goes to Wynyate, and the left-hand one to East Wynyate."

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...923/IpDV58.jpg
gsv




and aerial
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...924/gx6R7u.jpg
google_earth

East Wynyate (on the right) is much larger than I expected.
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Take a look at this fantastic interior. (how would you classify the lighting fixtures.....Nordic Deco?)

"Junior Chamber of Commerce dance at the Oakmont Country Club"

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...922/eLIF1h.jpg
Pasadena Digital History

I have to admit I wasn't familiar with the Oakmont Country Club. It's located at 3100 Country Club Drive (at the end of Beaudry Blvd.), Glendale CA


Here it is today.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...922/8f0pQI.jpg
google_earth

Needless to say I was disappointed. It looks more like a 1990s shopping mall than a country club. :(


After a few more searches, I found a postcard that shows how the building looked back in 1922. And it was spectacular!

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...923/gcZb9m.jpg
http://museumsanfernandovalley.blogs...ntry-club.html

Notice how the current building mimics the tall peaked roofs of the original.
(I wonder if any part of the original building still exists / under the modern design)

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Those light fixtures may be Aztec-Nordic-Mayan-Hollywood. Sort of a combo package.

Jerry, Georgie and Dean April 1951, LIFE
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Ron, George, Jerry and Georgie
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Jerry shooting Geisha Boy scenes. Wrigley Field, LA http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051649/


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Gary and Jerry
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Indirectly related
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/phot...erry_lewis.jpghttp://latimesblogs.latimes.com/phot...erry_lewis.jpg


http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...postcount=8038

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Wrigley, LA 1925
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Contemporary
From http://dearoldhollywood.blogspot.com...locations.html

I recall the classic old structure, as we lived a few streets over on Santa Barbara Ave. in the late 60's. Haven't seen the new structure to opine on it.
Andys

https://preview.ibb.co/bwkbmk/sunset...ative_1925.jpg
This is a photo from 1925 of Sunset Blvd and North Broadway camera facing north on Broadway. Taken through a windshield of a Model T ford.

https://preview.ibb.co/kGFj6k/sunset...adway_1925.jpg

My scanner does 35mm so I pieced this box camera large negative together with Photoshop using the panoramic feature. This is one part of that negative before integration. I forgot how the street cars, power lines and telephone lines used so many aerial wires. Also this photo has a nice view of Bozzani Motors

https://preview.ibb.co/k4X8XQ/sunset...ative_1925.jpg
a little blow up

Wow, that's quite the list of teammates. Hollywood perks!

:previous: That is such a wonderful photograph downtownkid. Truly a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the past.


I'd love to know the story behind the dragon-car in front of Bozzani's. I wonder if steam came out of the front? (dragon's mouth)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640...924/8e6zL5.jpg
detail

Are those little kids looking into the window on the right?
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"Bozzani's and Santa Cruz Adobe on Broadway in 1955."

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...923/nAa49f.jpg
http://photos.lapl.org/carlweb/jsp/F...olNumber=67650 (probably a NLA repeat)

This is no doubt the back of the Bozzani building. I expected a large garage door (where'd they drive in the cars?)

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Help needed. Cutting down of historical trees along Boyle avenue
 

The city has begun cutting down some very old trees along Boyle Avenue, between E. 1st and E. 4th Streets. Most still remain.

There is no environmental impact report. The city said it was not required under current laws. I think they are referring to CEQA law so I am looking for a CEQA attorney in L.A.

If anyone can point me to such an attorney, or if anyone has any other input, etc. then please let me know.

One way that this forum can definitely help is by referring me to historical images of these trees, and also historical context for them. For example, I know they are very old, but I don't know if anyone can actually date them

Any, any help or communication is profoundly appreciated. This issue is very troubling for me and it harkens back visions of the Aliso and the Eagle Tree in Compton.

Thank you in advance for any input.

How di dthe cars get in and out of Bozzani. nice view of bluiding

La Cienega Lanes at Santa Monica and La Cienega. Here's the view looking east on Santa Monica Blvd. The bus is north of Santa Monica.
It became Flipper's a roller rink in the 70s then Esprit clothing and now a CVS.

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mBmMcWqW-..._7404470_n.jpg

If it was still there in the late 60's, I wonder if the San Fernando earthquake might have been responsible for the new building. I know quite a few businesses on Honolulu in Montrose were hit hard by the quake and either had to be replaced or got the stucco treatment.

Here is some additional info and images I've come across:

I feel fairly certain that the trees in question are the ones in this image:
http://www.califaztlan.org/LANoirPics/workman1.jpg

The excerpt from this book may imply that Workman himself may have been responsible for the planting of these trees:
http://www.califaztlan.org/LANoirPics/workman2.jpg

This is a recent image:
http://www.califaztlan.org/LANoirPics/workman3.jpg

I will try to take photos of the trees they've already cut for tomorrow.

Again, most of the trees still stand but are scheduled to come down soon. I think they are planning on cutting more down this Saturday. I'd like to stop this from happening if at all possible.