The Skinner House is located at 1530 Easterly Terrace. There are a number of original Keslings surviving in Silver Lake. There are a half a dozen around Easterly Terrace and Silverwood Terrace alone.Look for the telltale signs of a Kesling home: curving roof lines with matching balconies; horizontal bands of windows, creating an open, airy feeling without being overly exposed; frequent use of glass block, and most of the essential elements of the Streamline Moderne Style.
Snubbed by his peers because of a lack of formal schooling, Kesling's work has survived remarkably, a testament to his achievements. The Skinner House, located at 1530 Easterly Terrace, for example, was listed at $1,095,000 in April 2005 and was in escrow within the week. It will most certainly be one of the highest selling homes in area code 2006 to date.
There is a excellent book on William Kesling titled 'Kesling Modern Structures: Popularizing Modern Design in Southern California' that makes for fascinating reading. The book chronicles the man and his work, beginning in Los Angeles in the 1930's his downfall and fall from grace, and his later re-emergence in San Diego during World War II where he experienced a new appreciation for his talents.
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Architectural designer William Kesling designed the Rivero Residence in his signature Streamline Moderne style in 1937. Described in Patrick Pascal's book, Kesling Modern Structures as a "small cottage with an enormous view, it was never enjoyed by its original clients due to tragedy."
The Rivero House is located at 1347 Miller Drive in West Hollywood, California. Please do not use this image in any media without my permission. © All rights reserved
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Author Patrick Pascal, in his book, Kesling Modern Structures: Popularizing Modern Design in Southern California 1934-1962 states, "clearly a Kesling design, but due to his criminal conviction, it may not have been built under his supervision. Records do not survive." Located at 412 Glen Holly Drive in the South Arroyo neighborhood of Pasadena, California.
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Architectural designer William Kesling designed the Streamline Moderne style house for Harry Ulm in 1937. Ulm was born in Garfield County, Oklahoma on February 13, 1894. In Los Angeles he was employed as an Engineer by the Southern Pacific Railroad.
The 3-bedroom, 4-bath home in 2309 sq. ft. is currently (March 2019) on the market listed for sale for $2,248,000 and described in the listing as "This iconic home brings in soaring city light views reaching out to the Pacific Ocean. Every detail exhibits true modern Art-deco architecture and design of the 1930's. You will find many original details throughout incl deco lighting, steel cased windows, glass block & a winding stone staircase - all signatures of Kesling. The living area is set around the gorgeous fireplace that flows seamlessly onto a large entertainer's patio with Terrazzo flooring.
A bonus room sets the stage for a media room, cozy gatherings & is complete with a wet bar & direct access to the expansive private back yard to entertain, relax or just enjoy the mature garden. This home features 3 bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms & the spacious master has its own private balcony w/ city views. Experience the golden age of Hollywood's past while living in the moment of the trendsetting neighborhood Los Feliz".
The Ulm House is located at 3606 Amesbury Road in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Please do not use this image in any media without my permission. © All rights reserved.
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Architectural designer William Kesling designed the Streamline Moderne style house for Harry Ulm in 1937. Ulm was born in Garfield County, Oklahoma on February 13, 1894. In Los Angeles he was employed as an Engineer by the Southern Pacific Railroad.
The 3-bedroom, 4-bath home in 2309 sq. ft. is currently (March 2019) on the market listed for sale for $2,248,000 and described in the listing as "This iconic home brings in soaring city light views reaching out to the Pacific Ocean. Every detail exhibits true modern Art-deco architecture and design of the 1930's. You will find many original details throughout incl deco lighting, steel cased windows, glass block & a winding stone staircase - all signatures of Kesling. The living area is set around the gorgeous fireplace that flows seamlessly onto a large entertainer's patio with Terrazzo flooring.
A bonus room sets the stage for a media room, cozy gatherings & is complete with a wet bar & direct access to the expansive private back yard to entertain, relax or just enjoy the mature garden. This home features 3 bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms & the spacious master has its own private balcony w/ city views. Experience the golden age of Hollywood's past while living in the moment of the trendsetting neighborhood Los Feliz".
The Ulm House is located at 3606 Amesbury Road in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Please do not use this image in any media without my permission. © All rights reserved.
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