Classic Spanish Revival home located in the Primrose Hill neighborhood of Silver Lake. Set back from the street on a gentle downslope, the home was built for the Farm Land and Development Company at a cost of $8600, a princely sum during the economic depression of the early 30's. The architect, Arthur C. Munson (1886-1969), had a long, distinguished career in Los Angeles. Among his other commissions were the F.L. Austin House in South Pasadena; the Raymond C. Brooks Residence in Claremont; the Long Beach Theatre Project and the E.T. Williams House in Los Angeles. With his partner Allen Kelly Ruoff, he designed the William J. Hubbard Residence in Wilshire Park in 1923 (honored as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 2006).
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Architect Gustavo Gubel designed the contemporary style house in 2017. The 3-bedroom, 3-bath home in 2908 sq. ft. is currently (November 2017) on the market listed for sale for $2,472,000 and described in the listing as "Oriented to deliver sweeping views, this home captures the vision of renowned architect Gustavo Gubel. Nestled in the hills of Silver Lake, this timeless, newly built residence combines a sleek, modern design with carefully selected natural materials.
This property makes a statement, with poured-in-place concrete walls, high ceilings and expansive douglas fir windows and doors. The chef's kitchen features quartz counters and a seamless, 11 foot center island-the perfect gathering space. Appliances from Wolf, Subzero and Zaphier facilitate easy food preparation; floor-to-ceiling folding doors access a sunlit grassy area.
The master suite has a large walk-in closet, a deep soaking tub, and separate shower. Other features include integrated surround sound, a 2 zone HVAC system, extensive marble in the bathrooms, and an oversized 3 car garage. Set in the heart of Silver Lake, this home is sure to be a part of LA's rich architectural heritage"
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The contractor has built two side-by-side contemporary homes at 1433 and 1437 Westerly Terrace in Silver Lake, both of which came on the market in the fall of 2014. Each modern home features three bedrooms and three baths in approximately 2300 sq. feet.
I had the opportunity to tour the house at No. 1437 during a public open house on Sunday, September 22, 2014. The house is described in the listing as "Unbelievably designed by the owner/builder/designer MS Elite General Construction Inc., this brand new organic steel/glass/wood home has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and den. Stunning in finish materials with a warm wood, design, and views, this is a must see. Boasting Huge terraces with Corten fire pit to the downtown and hill views, and a level grassy back yard with its own patio. "One of a kind and the ultimate in contemporary architecture" best describes this masterpiece. State of the art Crestron home automation system operated by iPAD controlling lighting, speaker system throughout the house with central music and central air conditioning. *Front deck is 260 sq.ft, Master deck is 180 sq.ft. Garage is 450 sq.ft".
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A Beaux-Arts Masterpiece c. 1927. Popularized by the great classical architects of the time (like Paul Williams and Irving Gill), Mediterranean and Spanish style mansions were all the rage of the rich and famous of the period. Not much is known about the builder, however, it is said, that he hoped that in building this fine mansion others would follow suit. It must have been a little more than disappointing to realize the result. The house, located on Mayberry Street, is set in a neighborhood characterized by modest California bungalows, and yet it makes a statement. It is considered the 'Crown Jewel' of Mayberry Heights.
Set on the eastern reaches of Silver Lake, a visit to the mansion is a step back in time: hand-painted murals and ceilings with allegorical themes, authentic art deco light fixtures and inlaid hardwood floors; coved ceilings with crown moldings; a 1929 Studebaker Touring Car can still be seen parked in the garage.
Michael Togneri an immigrant from the small town of Coreglia Anteiminelli near Lucca, Italy purchased the home in the 1940s. Togneri came to the U.S. during the massive migration brought about the worldwide Great Depression. Arriving at Ellis Island, he moved on to Chicago, but found the weather depressing. Hearing that the Southern California climate would remind him of his home in Italy, he arrived in Los Angeles at the age of 21. He found employment washing window in the high-rises of downtown Los Angeles. The dangerous work fetched him the princely sum of 10 cents per window. Within a few short years the resourceful immigrant had his own business was able to send for his wife, Marina, who had remained behind in Italy, and their first child, Bianca, who was now seven years old.
The purchase of the house on Mayberry Street symbolized Togneri's acheivement in realizing the 'American Dream' of owning his own home, similar to the style he remembered from his youth in Italy, with room to grow grapes and make fine wine. His family grew to include two sons and three daughters. He worked well into his '70s and retired, enjoying cooking, gardening, tending to his fruit and olive trees (some of which still remain on the property). A huge wooden wine vat remains in the underground basement.
The Villa, which has been in the Togneri family for more than 60 years, was listed for sale in November 2008 for $990,900. It has five bedrooms, some with dressing rooms and cedar closets, a formal/parlor living room, formal dining room, breakfast room, a full basement and a level backyard, large enough for a swimming pool or tennis court.
The Villa was dedicated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 2010 No. 971), located at 2508 Mayberry Street in the Mayberry Heights neighborhood of Silver Lake.
The mansion was Los Angeles Times "Home of the Week" on January 4, 2009. The photo is of formal dining room, elegantly finished with hand-painted ceiling and wall coverings, custom-made draperies, art deco fixtures and original furnishings. For more details, please visit www.2508MayberryStreet.com
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Born in Guangdong, China, Eugene Kinn Choy immigrated with his parents to the United States in 1898. They settled in Bakersfield, where the family made a living selling blue jeans to the farm hands working the fields of California's Central Valley. He enrolled in the University of Southern California School of Architecture, following in the path of Gilbert Leong. He was politically active on campus, serving in the Architecture School Student Senate and Alpha Lambda, a Chinese American student group.
After graduation in 1939, he put his career ambitions on hold due to World War II; he went to work for Hughes Aircraft until the war was over. Resuming his architectural career, he became the first Chinese American in California to join the AIA; second only to New York-based I.M. Pei. He launched his own architectural practice with a small staff; designing a wide range of projects. He collaborated with his younger brother, Allan Kinn Choy, also a practicing architect, on several projects, including the FBI Office Building in Las Vegas,
Choy built his personal residence in the Silver Lake community of Los Angeles at 3027 Castle Street in the Primrose Hill section. Constructed on a 50'-wide lot, the house sits back from the street, creating privacy. Inside, the house features floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a connection between the living area and the garden terrace.
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