Category Archives: Architecture

Retro holiday gift — Earl Carroll’s Theatre

Posted on December 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

The facade of Earl Carroll’s in Hollywood A frame grab of the nightclub’s neon. This is the best shot I’ve seen of the signatures that used to be outside Earl Carroll’s nightclub at 6230 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood. Listed on … Continue reading →

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Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on December 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times Bullock’s Wilshire, at Wilshire and Westmoreland, opened in 1929 and closed in 1993. It is now the library of Southwestern University School of Law. Above, the lavish interior of Bullock’s Wilshire in … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Batchelder tile

Posted on December 8, 2008 by lmharnisch

An EBay vendor is selling the two marked pieces of Batchelder tile at left, which appear to be part of the same design. Both are listed at $9.99, although there is a reserve. The top piece is listed here. The … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Batchelder book

Posted on December 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

"The Principles of Design" by Ernest A. Batchelder of Pasadena is listed on EBay with a Buy It Now price of $95. Which you could do. Or you could buy it via bookfinder.com for $11.50. On the other hand, Google … Continue reading →

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Architecture — Paul R. Williams

Posted on December 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Susanne Hayek Home designed by Paul R. Williams, Pasadena. The home at 1727 Putney Road, designed by noted African American architect Paul Revere Williams, is on the market for $2,795,000. The agent’s website is here. The home was … Continue reading →

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Retro holiday gift suggestion

Posted on December 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Parker T-Ball Jotter, 1957 Newspapers, magazines and websites are full of holiday gift suggestions. But frankly, in this economy, I can’t in good conscience recommend spending lots of money. (True, I may post pricey items from EBay, but I … Continue reading →

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36 homes burn in Malibu fire, December 3, 1958

Posted on December 3, 2008 by lmharnisch

  I have seen some ugly Page 1 layouts but this headline takes the prize.   Corral Canyon fire, 1958   Corral Canyon fire, 2007. One fire began near Bob Hope Ranch, the other near 20th Century Fox movie ranch … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Mullen and Bluett

Posted on November 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s a postcard showing Mullen and Bluett, one of the high-end clothing stories in the early days of Los Angeles, Broadway and 6th Street. On EBay starting at $7.99.

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Nuestro Pueblo — Whittier Boulevard

Posted on November 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Nuestro Pueblo visits Whittier Boulevard, although it’s unclear exactly where this giant pepper tree was located on Rancho de Bartolo. I can’t locate anything about the tree’s ultimate demise, but I did find this 1930 story about what I … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay –Batchelder tile

Posted on November 27, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s a stamped Batchelder tile on EBay with bidding that started at $9.99.  I am certainly no expert, but I wouldn’t waste a dime on anything that isn’t marked Batchelder just because some EBay vendor says it’s genuine. As with … Continue reading →

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Frank Lloyd Wright house — $7.73 million

Posted on November 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photographs by Scott Mayoral La Miniatura, 645 Prospect Crescent, Pasadena, still on the market at $7,733,000. By Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer August 24, 2008 La Miniatura — built in Pasadena in 1923 — is remarkable, even by Frank Lloyd … Continue reading →

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Beverly Boulevard –Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on November 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, 1801 Beverly Blvd. and below, the 1800 block of Beverly shown in Google maps’ street view.

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A plan for Dodger Stadium

Posted on November 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Ray Graham / Los Angeles Times Dodger Stadium under construction in a photo published April 22, 1961. (No, this image hasn’t been Photoshopped. It’s a large print so I had to scan it in two pieces and paste … Continue reading →

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Vintage architecture — Richard Neutra

Posted on November 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph courtesy Crosby Doe Associates Richard Neutra’s Leon Barsha Residence, 302 Mesa Road, Pacific Palisades, CA 90402 From the Realty company’s website: The Leon Barsha Residence, 1938. Originally saved from destruction by the Hollywood Freeway expansion with its relocation to … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Batchelder tile

Posted on November 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s a piece of Batchelder tile listed on EBay with bids starting at 99 cents. (Yes, there is a reserve). It’s signed "Batchelder Los Angeles."            

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Found on EBay — Batchelder tile

Posted on November 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

This piece of Batchelder tile caught my eye. It’s listed on EBay with bidding at $12. It’s stamped "Batchelder Los Angeles" on the back.        

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Architecture — Craig Ellwood

Posted on November 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph courtesy of Architecture for Sale The exterior of the Johnson/Stone residence, designed by Craig Ellwood Currently listed: The Johnson/Stone residence, 1515 Tigertail Road, Los Angeles. $2.795 million. More information is here >>>

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Vintage fashions on EBay — Bullock’s Wynshire

Posted on November 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s a little black number by Rimini from the Wynshire department at Bullock’s Wilshire, which was converted to a Macy’s in 1995. Bidding starts at $49.            

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Frank Lloyd Wright home — $2.7 million

Posted on October 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Scott Mayoral The Fawcett residence, built for Randall and Harriet Fawcett. Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1959-1961 Fawcett residence in Los Banos, Calif., has been offered for $2.7 million. A memoir about the home is here. The realty agents’ website … Continue reading →

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Neutra house — $12.975 million

Posted on October 27, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Scott Mayoral The 1946 Kaufmann house in Palm Springs. October 26, 2008 By Diane Wedner Richard Neutra, a pillar of 20th century Modernism, is known for his sleek, glass-sheathed designs that take advantage, to beautiful effect, of the … Continue reading →

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