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The Doors of West Adams

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Published on Sunday, 04 April 2010 03:54

Written by Dianne Lawrence

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Judy and Wilbur Hawkins Residence

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Published on Sunday, 04 April 2010 03:04

Written by Judy Hawkins

This Transitional style was built in 1911 and purchased in 1955 by Judy’s grandparents Shannon and Sullivan Lewis, the 3rd owners of the property, . Twenty years ago they passed it on to Judy and Wilbert Hawkins who blended the family names and christened the residence The Lewhawk.

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Miller Calhoun Residence

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Published on Sunday, 04 April 2010 01:56

Written by Dianne Lawrence

Residents:
Husband and Wife,
David Miller & Wendy Calhoun

Children: Brenna and Sophia
House built: 1920 by Emma Roseberry for $5,030.
Architect: Frank Tyler
Favorite Features: 
U-shape room layout is great

Kim and Jennifer Watson Residence

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Published on Sunday, 04 April 2010 01:43

Written by Dianne Lawrence

Residents:
Kim & Jennifer and son, Hunter

House Built 1906 by Hugh Asher and purchased from developer Abbot Kinney who laid out the neighborhood south of Western Heights before he went on to create the Venice Canals.
The house was built in the popular American Foursquare style influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie Style. The interior details are a mix of Victorian and Craftsman style.

The Chen/Gruenberg Residence

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Published on Sunday, 04 April 2010 01:24

Written by Renee Montgomery

Visitors to Lafayette Square will notice the Chen/Gruenberg home immediately upon entering the neighborhood, one of the largest and most imposing residences in West Adams at over 6,000 square feet.

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Chen/Gruenberg Residence

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Published on Friday, 12 February 2010 22:29

Written by Renee Montgomery

Visitors to Lafayette Square will notice the Chen/Gruenberg home immediately upon entering the neighborhood, one of the largest and most imposing residences in West Adams at over 6,000 square feet.  Built over a three year period, circa 1915, by a lumber merchant, this home features the most exquisite rich wood throughout -- mahogany in the living room, oak in the dining room, walnut in the library.  Unfortunately the owner died before moving in. The builder, Charles Wagner lived in the neighborhood and later committed suicide.  The house is Italian Renaissance style featuring a stained glass window as center piece, depicting a European/possibly Italian landscape. This spacious home includes five bedrooms three fireplaces, a fully finished attic, and large basement.  In the 1921 book entitled Los Angeles:  From the Mountains to the Sea, with Selected Biographies of Actors and Witnesses of the Period of Growth and Achievement, the author says Wagner “developed an organization  . . .  as a building contractor which is exemplified in its perfect results by scores of the finest homes, business blocks and apartments in Los Angeles.”

The Susan and Antonio Vargas Residence

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Published on Tuesday, 24 November 2009 18:49

Written by Renee Montgomery

Located in Country Club Park, this Craftsman Victorian residence was commissioned in 1908 by Marcelin and Marie Mazet Eyraud, successful L.A. saloon keepers.  With three stories of living space and basement, it is considered one of the masterpiece  homes of architect John P. Krempel, who also designed the old Times Mirror building and Old Los Angeles Fire Engine Company #28.  Eight bedrooms, maid’s quarters and a formal butler’s pantry located off the French kitchen give the house an imposing but homey quality. Various woods are featured in different rooms, including oak, walnut and redwood. Floor to ceiling windows on the first landing of the main staircase frame the Los Angeles city skyline – opposite a long row of charming linen closets.  When very progressive Marcelin Eyraud ordered the home, he also asked Krempel to design the garage with a mechanic’s bay and unique second-story chauffeur’s quarters.  ‘Sister’ to the Eyraud residence is Griffith Hall near USC, also designed by Krempel and originally the residence of John Tomilinson Griffith, who headed floral arrangements for the 1895  famed Fiesta parade, a precursor of today’s Tournament of Roses.

Kwesi and Jennifer, Alex and Auzzie Ankai Residence

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Published on Saturday, 17 October 2009 21:06

Written by Dianne Lawrence

YEAR -  1906

ARCHITECTS - The Heinemann Bros.

A FAVORITE FEATURE

The Gentleman Callers bench that faces the door, a gentle reminder that the caller is not part of the household...yet.

The Michael and Karen Schultz Residence

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Published on Tuesday, 06 October 2009 09:44

Written by Dianne Lawrence

Architect : U.O. Long
Style: Historic Georgian Colonial Revival
rectangular massing, symetrical fenestration, clapboard exterior, Palladian window, Classical columns flanking the entryway, side gable roofing.  When the Shultz’s moved in they did a full historic renovaton: windows, doors, hardware etc..
Built in: 1921
History: Was once occupied by Louis Armstrong (1929-1933)

Location: Kinney Heights, North of Adams. Between Western and Arlington

The Judy and Wilbert Hawkins Residence

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Published on Friday, 04 September 2009 09:07

Written by Dianne Lawrence

This Transitional style was built in 1911 and purchased by Judy’s grandparents Shannon and Sullivan Lewis, the 3rd owners of the property, in 1955. Twenty years ago they passed it on to Judy and Wilbert Hawkins who blended the family names and christened the residence The Lewhawk.

The house has many features that set it apart including two sets of pocket doors that help residents stay warm in the winter, a tile fire place with detailed scenes from Holland, a small basement area that can be accessed from inside the house and outside access from three of the five bedrooms.  One bedroom has a screen and glassed sun porch and 2 bedrooms have access to a common balcony that have tree top views, along with a view of distant  hillsides and the downtown skyline. Cement walk ways around the yard are still in excellent condition after 70 years of use and fruit trees line the perimeter of the back yard.

The house has recently been painted with beautiful vivid colors that accent the architecture. The Hawkins look forward to the spring where they will start landscaping with herbs and roses, refresh their koi pond and enjoy the results of their labors.

Location: Kinney Heights between Western and Arlington north of Adams