Named after Marie Antoinette's 'Petit Trianon' (which it in no way resembles), the Trianon Apartments are a real crown jewel in an otherwise non-descript neighborhood of Hollywood. According to architecture historian Laura Massino-Smith, the apartments bear a strong resemblance to the Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau in the Val de Loire. (I looked it up and they do!).
The Trianon is designed in the French Normandy or Chateauesque style. The apartments and its neon roof sign were designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1995 (No. 616). Architect Bryant also designed the art deco style Argyle Hotel (Sunset Tower) in West Hollywood. The Trianon is located at 1750-1754 Serrano Avenue in Hollywood.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Trianon Apartments, Leland E. Bryant, Architect 1928
Foy House, 1337-1341 Carroll Avenue c.1880
The residence of Mary E. Foy, the first woman to hold the position of City Librarian in 1880. The residence was originally located at the intersection of Figueroa and 7th Streets; then relocated to 633 South Witmer Street (1919-1921). It was moved to its present location in 1993. It was declared a Historic-Cultural Monument (No. 8) by the City of Los Angeles in 1962.
1343 West Kellam Avenue c.1883
Built in about 1887, this fine old Queen Anne is nearly identical to its next door neighbor at 1347 Kellam. Declared a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1979 (No. 220), it is our hope that it will one day be restored.
Ziegler Estate, Alfred P. Wilson & Charles Hornbeck, Architects 1904
Ziegler Estate, Alfred P. Wilson & Charles Hornbeck, Architects 1904, a photo by Michael Locke on Flickr.
Located in historic Highland Park, the Ziegler Estate combines Queen Anne, Craftsman and Shingle Style into an elegant statement. The mansion has 6 bedrooms and four baths and features an arroyo stone wall. It currently operates as a child day care center known as La Casita Verde.
The estate is located at 4601 North Figueroa Street next door tot he Casa de Adobe. It was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1989 (No. 416).
Widney Hall, University of Southern California, E.F. Kysor & Octavius Morgan, Architects, 1880
Widney Hall, University of Southern California, E.F. Kysor & Octavius Morgan, Architects, 1880, a photo by Michael Locke on Flickr.
The first building of the University of Southern California, built during the first year of the school's existence (1880). Over the years the building came to be known as Widney Hall, its facade was altered and painted, and moved to different locations on campus. It has survived as Alumni House, now located across from the Doheny Library.
Widney Hall is located on the USC Campus at 650 Childs Way. It was declared a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1970 (No. 70).
Forthmann House & Carriage House, Burgess J. Reeve, Architect, c. 1880
Forthmann House & Carriage House, Burgess J. Reeve, Architect, c. 1880, a photo by Michael Locke on Flickr.
Originally located at 629 West 18th Street and moved to its present location in the West Adams District in 1989, the Forthmann House remains one of the most imposing Victorian homes still intact in Los Angeles. The University of Southern California, located nearby, occupies the edifice as the University Community House.
The City of Los Angeles declared the Forthmann House an Historic-Cultural Monument in 1972 (No. 102). It is located at 2801 S. Hoover Street.
Second Church of Christ, Scientist, Alfred F. Rosenheim, Architect, 1907-1910
Second Church of Christ, Scientist, Alfred F. Rosenheim, Architect, 1907-1910, a photo by Michael Locke on Flickr.
Located at 948 West Adams Boulevard in the Historic West Adams District, the Second Church of Christ, Scientist is a most imposing edifice in the Beaux-Arts Classical Style. Authors David Gephard & Robert Winter in their authoratative work 'An Architectural Guidebook to Los Angeles' claim the church was inspired by the Mother Church of Christian Science located in Boston, Massachusetts.
The church was declared an Historic-Cultural Monument in the City of Los Angeles in 1968 (No. 57). Six massive Corinthian columns and a copper-clad dome are its most striking features.
The denomination closed the church in 2008, reflecting a declining membership and rising maintenance costs. In December 2009, it was purchased by the Art of Living Foundation, intending to use the facility as a center for meditation and 'raising social awareness.'
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