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Comment on SurveyLA’s Findings in Palms, Mar Vista and Del Rey by SurveyLA

SurveyLA — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:47:40 +0000

Thanks very much! The house at 4225 Corinth Avenue definitely would have been interesting to document if it were still standing.

Comment on SurveyLA’s Findings in Palms, Mar Vista and Del Rey by Alfie

Alfie — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:12:11 +0000

Regarding the 11356 W. Nutmeg Avenue and its rejection as being the former residence of Al Barnes: The Los Angeles Times reported on 10-1-1961 the sale of 4225 Corinth Avenue. This address would have been just across the street from the Nutmeg residence. Per the Times the Corinth home …”was built many years ago by circus-owner Al G. Barnes, who used it as a private residence while he was here with his circus group”. The former site of the Corinth structure is now part of the DMV parking lot. The Times article shows a picture of the front porch of the home and describes it as having 8 rooms.

Keep up the good work. Lots of interesting information is coming out of the Survey LA effort.

Comment on The Perfect LA House by Vernon

Vernon — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:10:12 +0000

I am a Steinkamp and probably related in some fashion. The Steinkamps are known for innovations. My dad’s uncle was a machinist and designer. He holds (in my possession now) a patent for the gearing of a ten speed bicycle back in about 1902.

Comment on MyHistoricLA: Westwood by Fine Urban

Fine Urban — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:37:05 +0000

Reblogged this on Search Fine Urban Homes Los Angeles and commented: some more wonderful RIchard NEutra Gems to be found in our loved city

Comment on MyHistoricLA: Westwood by SurveyLA

SurveyLA — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:42:54 +0000

I checked it out on Google Street View: very interesting. We’d love to have more historic place suggestions like this. If you use our MyHistoricLA.org site you can also submit pictures with your ideas.

Comment on MyHistoricLA: Westwood by Sheila Berman

Sheila Berman — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 07:09:38 +0000

Emerson Middle School at 1650 Selby Ave. in Westwood is also a Neutra designed building. (It’s bebind the Morman Temple) I teach there and have the pleasure of enjoying the lovely archtecture. The archtectural plans for the school are in the big new “coffee table” book on Neutra. It was quite revolutionary design to bring nature and sunlight into classrooms. Some rooms have sliding doors that open onto grassy areas for outdoor teaching. please come visit ! You can contact me at sheilaberman@verizon.net. I’d love to help with your Westwood survey – Sheila Berman

Comment on Historic Finds Along the Los Angeles River by SurveyLA

SurveyLA — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:08:11 +0000

Thank you. The LA Public Library photo collection is a great resource for historical photographs, but the credit for most of the photos goes to our field survey teams.

Comment on Historic Finds Along the Los Angeles River by wherewewerefrom

wherewewerefrom — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 04:25:07 +0000

Wonderful photographs! I love the photo of the old Van de Kamp bakery.

Comment on Architecture Boot Camp on the OHR Website by SurveyLA

SurveyLA — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:09:00 +0000

A part of the OHR website called “Preservation Plan Workbook” also has a one-page illustrated definitions for 36 architectural styles! http://preservation.lacity.org/hpoz/plan

Comment on Mark Your Calendars: SurveyLA Workshops Coming Your Way! by The Week in Livable Streets Events | Streetsblog Los Angeles

The Week in Livable Streets Events | Streetsblog Los Angeles — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:05:26 +0000

[...] Thursday - SurveyLA, the Los Angeles Historic Resources Survey, is looking for suggestions for historic places in the City of Los Angeles. SurveyLA is the first-ever comprehensive program to identify and record the City’s historic resources. This workshop will focus on the communities of Atwater Village, Eagle Rock, El Sereno, Highland Park, Lincoln Heights and Mt. Washington. Get more details, here. [...]