Echo Park’s very own street artist Shepard Fairey, whose notable works include “Andre the Giant has a Posse” and the “Barack Obama “Hope” Poster” painted a new mural on the brick walls along the Alley behind 118 Winston in Downtown Los Angeles.
His new work is his second mural in the Indian Alley, which got its name due to the presence of numerous Indian and Native American images painted all over the area.
Silver Lake is one of the lesser explored areas of Los Angeles. This is unfortunate because of all the area has to offer, including some political and cultural landmarks that allude to the city’s days gone by. Wonderful architectural creations from highly-regarded modern architects are spotted throughout Silver Lake real estate, including buildings designed by Rudolph Schindler, Richard Neutra, and John Lautner.
The Tierman House is a particularly important example of modernist architecture. It illustrates a movement that was taking place in the mid-nineteenth century to make great architecture available to those that were not members of a high economic bracket. A creation of Gregory Ain, The Tierman House is located on Micheltorena Street, along with building by Schindler and Lautner.
The Canfield-Moreno Estate is an example of Mediterranean Revival architecture. The home is upwards of 20,000 square feet and was built in 1923. Since then it has become a permanent feature in the Hollywood music scene. Famous musicians, such as John Mayer, Fiona Apple, and Gwen Stefani, have recorded in the building and Elton John and Sting have hosted parties in the building. Today, the Canfield-Moreno Estate is an official historic-cultural monument and is privately owned. The building is located at 1923 Micheltorena Street.
For a landmark of the social and cultural history of Silver Lake, the Black Cat Tavern was a prominent fixture in the 1960s for the fight for LGBT rights. In 1967, Los Angeles Police raided the bar and began arresting its patrons for lewd behavior, which was reported as homosexual couples kissing one another. This police action led to civil rights movements throughout the city. The bar, as such, is no longer open. Until 2012, Le Barcitos was open on the site but has since closed. The site can still be visited at 3909 West Sunset Boulevard, near Santa Monica Boulvard. In 2008 it was named a historical and cultural monument by the city of Los Angeles.
Other sites of interest include the Sunset Boulevard Bridge and the Silver Lake and Ivanhoe reservoirs, along with a plethora of other sites of architectural interest. Exploring the Silver Lake neighborhood is well-worth the trip!
Following the renovation of Echo Park Lake, the area is again getting a facelift from new construction projects. Two new housing projects have been announced to help rid the area of vacant homes and tempt new residents into the area.
The Blackbirds Project is being planned by Los Angeles developers Local Construct. The project seeks to demolish several vacant homes on one of Echo Park’s many hillsides and build a total of eighteen new homes. The homes will by two or three bedrooms and have private yards with covered parking. An internal street will connect all of the new homes to each other, providing privacy but also encouraging interactions between residents and promoting a sense of community. The project has received some backlash from current Echo Park residents, who are afraid of the additional noise and traffic problems such a project may cause. Construction on the Blackbirds Project began the first week of July, 2013.
Another Echo Park Lake construction project is known as 36 on Echo. The model units for the project were completed in 2012. The first phase of liveable units was completed in September of 2012 but the other phases are currently still underway. 36 on Echo is a collection of townhouses in the Echo Park area. Each townhouse will consist of either two or three bedrooms, as well as anywhere between one and three-and-a-half baths. Nine different floor plans are available that allow a certain degree of customization to the units. There are also three finishing options so that the tiles, wall color, flooring, etc. can best fit the buyer’s personal taste. Each unit also comes with a private two-car garage. A parking lot with 13 spaces for guest parking will also help to ease parking woes. 36 on Echo’s units run between $480-580,000 with additional fees for grounds maintenance and water.
The Echo Park real estate is extremely diverse and has a wonderful sense of community. These new projects are likely to give vacant neighborhoods a facelift and promote further diversification of the area.
Echo Park is an area of Los Angeles that is steeped in history. The area boasts many famous landmarks that make Echo Park a wonderful and historical place to visit. Echo Park’s must-see spots include those of cultural, historical, and architectural interests. After enjoying these staples of Los Angeles, cap you adventure off by a trip to the newly renovated Echo Park Lake and enjoy the famous lotus beds.
The Edendale film studios harkens back to a day before Hollywood was equated to movie making. The studios hosted several famous silent movie stars, such as Mabel Normand and Fatty Arbuckles; one of the Edendale studios (Mack Sennett Studios) was the location of Charlie Chaplin’s first film and the first classic silent movie pie-in-the-face skit was also performed here.
If you fancy something less synonymous with Hollywood but still historical, the Angelico Heights suburb is sure to thrill. Angelino Heights is located in the same business district as Echo Park and is a portal into the past. Founded during the boom of the 1880s, the suburb reflects the opulence of the time and contains more than fifty Victorian style homes and carriage houses. The 1300 block of Angelino Heights is a must-see as it is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places and upwards of ten of these homes are listed as cultural historic monuments by the city of Los Angeles.
The Echo Park Clubhouse is also of significant historical value, although little was known about the structure until very recently. Today, it has the distinctions of being the oldest recreational building in Los Angeles. The Clubhouse was built in 1908 and used as a center for children. It exchanged hands various times and was even threatened with demolition. In 2002, the small building was sold to the Saint Paul Episcopal Center, who still uses it today. The Echo Park Clubhouse can be found at 1004 Echo Park Avenue.
The landmarks above are just three of the many interesting sites to see in the Echo Park Area. Of course, Echo Park Lake, its lotus beds and the park’s stairways are also must-sees on any trip to the area.
“The Elliot House” as featured in “Los Angeles Homes” This 1946 Austin Ayers Architectural Home utilizes clean lines, glass, metallic profiles and brick with gorgeous views of the canyon serving as a backdrop. This 2 bedroom 1.5 bath beauty boasts polished cement, slate and bamboo floors. Glamorous porcelain tub in Master Bedroom and stunning pool. Entertainers deck, central AC/ Heat, Sun Room currently used as office. Elysian Park is across the street on this single loaded, highly coveted street.
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All Los Angeles real estate home owners know just how important safety is nowadays. There are a number of ways to ensure that your home is fully protected. Security systems just keep getting more complicated as technology advances. Perhaps one of the most important examples of this is the August Smart Lock.
Los Angeles real estate owners know that having a smart home is crucial. This is because it helps homeowners manage their household without actually being there. The August Smart Lock gives users a unique keyless lock system. This innovative product works through wireless technology and offers its users an alternative means to gain access to their homes.
The August keyless lock system is hooked onto the dead bolt you have at your home. Once it has been installed, homeowners will gain the ability to easily lock or unlock the house doors by making use of the mobile application. The main principle behind the August smart lock is granting homeowners full control over who gets to enter their space.
For instance, the keyless lock system can grant temporary and conditional access to anyone who needs to enter the house. This will certainly come in handy once the cleaning lady swings by your place while you aren’t there. The smart lock also helps homeowners keep track of who enters and leaves the house at any given time. Aside from being able to fully control who has the ability to access your home, homeowners will also have the ability to invite people through their Facebook connections.
While it has a number of important perks, perhaps the most important feature of the Smart Lock is that it eliminates the need to connect to a Wi-Fi network. This is because the device relies on Bluetooth low energy technology. This means that your control over who gets to enter your home is not limited by your access to the internet.
The August Smart Lock is projected to set homeowners back at least $199 and is said to only take around 10 short minutes for the product to be installed. When you think about it, the $199 price tag is most certainly worth it. Make sure to give this new product a try.
Even the finest pieces of Los Angeles real estate need some home remodeling done from time to time. These home improvements are done in order to let the place better reflect the owner’s personality or to increase the property’s value. Fortunately, there are a number of easy projects that homeowners can do themselves.
Installing Hardwood Floors
Perhaps one of the most popular home improvement projects is installing hardwood floorboards. While it may seem like a challenge, we assure you that it most definitely is not. It is surprisingly simple, and gets easier as you go through the whole process.
One of the main things you need to consider as you undertake this type of project is the direction you want to install the hardwood floors. The following are some factors that directly affect the installation process.
Design Purposes – Installing the floor boards in various directions can have dramatic results in terms of the whole room’s design. Of course, homeowners are still given the option of installing it in a straight direction. However, this will do nothing for you in terms of enhancing the room’s floor design.
Homeowners have the option of running the boards in a diagonal fashion. There is also what design experts refer to as the herringbone pattern. These patterns go a long way in terms of creating an interesting floor plan for your precious piece of Los Angeles real estate.
Room Light Source – The room’s light source is another thing you have to keep in mind as you install hardwood floorboards. For instance, if the room relies mainly on natural light, then it is advisable that you install the floorboards following the light’s direction.
This is done in order to create a uniform look for the room’s floor. If you choose to run the floorboards perpendicular to light, then you will notice that the boards will cast a shadow if there are any minor height differences.
If you are looking for ways to improve your LA home, then there is no more need to look any further. Home improvement projects such as installing hardwood floors will go a long way in terms of creating a unique look for your home. Make sure to give this project a try.
“Overdrive: L.A. Constructs the Future, 1940-1990.” is being featured at the Getty Museum Los Angeles from April 9 to July 21, 2013. The term ‘overdrive’ refers to the rapid growth of real estate in Los Angeles during the postwar years. It was a great contribution and willingness of its curators Christopher James Alexander, Wim de Wit, and Rani Singh. Thousands of visitors enjoy paintings, photography, sculptures, architectures, film, photography, and many more.
The exhibition is big, sprawling, and rich. It showcased plenty of work by the renowned and emerging artists. The art of urban landscape and diverse architectural innovations are put on display at the Getty Center, Exhibition pavilion. All pieces clearly showed the rapid growth of the Southern California after World War II. Different forms of art and architecture wonderfully depicted how Los Angeles evolved into the most populous and influential hub of industry, economics, and creative during 1940-1990. Drawings, photographs, models, films, animations, oral histories, and ephemera illustrated the complex dimensions of Los Angeles’s rich culture.
The show at the Getty museum portrayed all major topics such as politics, cars, aerospace, education, pivotal landmarks, religion, sports, shopping, public housing, movies, and more. The illustrator Carlos Diniz shined like a star in the exhibition through his outstanding contributions. The architect Ray Kappe displayed his unique work covering the era of 1970 and 1980. However, there were many lesser known artists and architects who contributed with their own unique and innovative pieces of art. The quality of drawings, designs, models, and photographs was remarkably high.
Modern architecture captured the attention of the visitors. It was backed by powerful institutions including the University of California system, television and movie studios and aerospace companies. The architecture of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics was very close to reality. The art pieces that earned praise included a drawing showing a wide cross-section of Jon Jerde’s Universal CityWalk and a picturesque view of A. Quincy Jones’ Annenberg School at USC. A model that captured my attention for a long time was of Anthony Lumsden’s impossibly smooth design for the 1984 Tillman Water Reclamation Plant in Van Nuys.
We must admire the great efforts of exhibition’s curators who illustrated the prosperous years of Los Angeles through various forms of art. This exhibition got worldwide recognition and people of all walks of life appreciated it. Indeed, these healthy activities in the city boost creativity and help planning innovative ideas.
Magnificent Mid-Century Modern, Post and Beam treasure located on one of the best streets in sought after Elysian Heights. This updated two bedroom, 2 bathroom plus loft office home has rich Brazilian walnut floors, white Calcutta marble counter tops, viking appliances, high-end faucets and fixtures, loads of natural light, a large deck with stunning views plus peek-a-boo views of the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory. The lovingly landscaped and terraced backyard is perfect for tending your herb garden or reading a good book in the shade. The property is gated and very private, steps away from the trails of Elysian Park. This is a “must see” home!
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Don’t judge this house by it’s front view. Originally built in 1920’s, a permitted two story addition was added in 1978. Square footage stated is public records. Other additions without permits have taken place adding to the square footage. PRIVATE and Tranquil Environment with views of Downtown. VIEWS across canyon. Sunlight in all living spaces. Newer wood flooring in Living area & Kitchen. Crown Molding. Laundry Room. Newer granite tops. No garage. G.E. Monogram Refrigerator and Freezer. Decorative wood burning Fireplace. Cedar closets.
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If you fancy something less synonymous with Hollywood but still historical, the Angelico Heights suburb is sure to thrill. Angelino Heights is located in the same business district as Echo Park and is a portal into the past. Founded during the boom of the 1880s, the suburb reflects the opulence of the time and contains more than fifty Victorian style homes and carriage houses. The 1300 block of Angelino Heights is a must-see as it is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places and upwards of ten of these homes are listed as cultural historic monuments by the city of Los Angeles.
