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Author Archives: Steve
Aloha on Rimpau – A Hawaiian Hero in Hancock Park
He is still the most famous of all Hawaiians, a superb athlete revered today as the “Father of Modern Surfing.” Yet Duke P. Kahanamoku’s legacy goes well beyond Olympic Gold medals and the host of other honors heaped upon him … Continue reading
Save the Date – May 13, 2013 for Aaroe Architectural #22 John Parkinson Presentation!
This Monday, May 13th you are cordially invited to attend the latest presentation of the Aaroe Architectural Education Series. This one is going to really be great too. Stephen Gee, author of the brand new John Parkinson, Architect of Los … Continue reading
Posted in Architects, General Announcements
Tagged Aaroe Architectural, John Parkinson, Stephen Gee
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One Smart Girl – Deanna Durbin (1921-2013)
Bar none, the best summer job I ever had was as a tour guide at Universal Studios. It was such a thrill running around that famed and historic lot where so many legendary talents had worked. To walk in the … Continue reading
Posted in Brentwood, Interesting People, Lost Hollywood
Tagged 421 North Saltair Avenue, Alan G. Siple, Carl Laemmle, Charles E. Rogers, Charles Henri David, Deanna Durbin, Ernestine Schumann-Heink, Felix Jackson, Henry Koster, Irving Thalberg, Joe Pasternak, Judy Garland, Maynard L. Parker, Three Smart Boys, Three Smart Girls, Universal Studios, Vaughn Paul
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Garbo Rocks – A Great Blog!
My friend Allison is an amazing lady on about 1,000 different levels. Not long ago did something so unbelievably cool and so unbelievably unexpected it makes my head hurt – she went to an auction and came back the owner … Continue reading
Happy Trails for the Hilltop House Ruins?
For those of you who have been following the saga of Apple Valley’s once beautiful but now ruined Hilltop House here at Paradise Leased, which has recently come up for sale, I have an interesting update to share. My friend … Continue reading
You’re Invited to Enjoy “The View From Santa Monica” Esther McCoy Lecture This Saturday!
If you love Southern California’s historic modernistic architecture and you have not yet “met” Esther McCoy then you will be in for a treat. From 1950 up until her death in 1989, McCoy wrote and lectured extensively and brilliantly on … Continue reading
A Who-Dunne-It – Can You Solve the Postcard Mystery?
It’s never happened before but the ladies of Paradise Leased are stumped! As you may know, these gals pride themselves on knowing EVERYTHING, but here they have hit a brick wall. I haven’t seen them this depressed since Sanjaya was voted … Continue reading
Save the Date – April 8, 2013 for Aaroe Architectural #21
Here’s your invite to the latest presentation of Aaroe Architectural’s continuing education series, this one featuring top interior designer James Anthony Magni. There’s a book signing afterwards too!
Then and Now – The Tedfords of Rexford – 1004 North Rexford Drive
The area north of Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills was set aside by its founders as the “estate” area and it was in this district that the largest and grandest homes were constructed including their own mammoth estates. Even the … Continue reading
Posted in Architects, Beverly Hills, Then & Now
Tagged 1004 North Rexford Drive, 101 Patterson Avenue San Antonio, 111 Torcido Drive San Antonio Texas, 117 West 4th Street Santa Ana, 301 Patterson Avenue San Antonio Texas, 515 East Chapman Avenue, Alamo Heights, Birger Elwing, Clarence P. Tedford, Elwing & Tedford, GAC Halff, George Preble, Gladys Ackerman, Godcheaux Halff, Hetebrink Ranch, John A. Hetebrink, Rankin Building, St. John's Chapel Bishop Jones Center, Walter G. Tedford
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