Contractor Sam Melgard designed and built the Spanish Colonial Revival style house most likely as a speculative venture n 1930. Earlier photos show the prominent window on the right as being square-shaped.

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Visiting the Sowden House again and again is always a breathtaking experience from which one never tires. I first visited the house in 2005, as part of a "Volunteer Appreciation Event" sponsored by the Frank Lloyd Wright Conservancy Conference.

Designed by Lloyd Wright, the son of Frank Lloyd Wright in 1926-27, the Sowden House has been re-imagined by Designer Xorin Balbes (Temple Home) whose firm specialized in the restoration of old historic homes. The home has the look of an ancient temple which one may have just stumbled upon on a foray into a jungle. Temple Home's transformation is nothing short of magical, bringing a sensual vitality to this long-neglected landmark.

The 4-bedroom, 5-bath house in 5600 sq. ft. is currently (June 2016) on the market listed for sale for $4,795,000.

The Sowden House is located at 5121 Franklin Avenue in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles. Declared a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 2003 (No. 762)

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Contractor Oscar Johnson originally built the Spanish Colonial Revival style residence for F.E. Dyer in 1929. The 4-bedroom, 4-bath home in 2890 sq. ft. is currently (March 2017) on the market listed for sale for $2,475,000 and described in the listing as "newly renovated home has been made meticulously restored to have modern conveniences while painstakingly preserving historical details such as a Batchelder tile fireplace, exposed hand-painted wooden beams and authentic ironwork and magnesite stairs. Just minutes from Griffith Park, Silver Lake Reservoir, Los Feliz village and much more, this home boasts such features as: solid oak floors, an entertainers back yard with outdoor fireplace and built in BBQ, custom eat-in kitchen with professional grade appliances, a light-filled master suite with spa-like bathroom and his/hers closets, and much more. The property also provides a detached two-car garage, both a formal living and dining room, as well as a California basement that is perfect for a home office, den or guest suite. Built to exceed modern standards and expectations while maintaining the scale, beauty and nostalgia of Old Hollywood".

Located at 3777 Effingham Place 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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Architect M.L. Barker designed the Spanish Colonial Revival style residence for Earl B. and Irene L. Wiggins in 1929. Mississippi transplant Wiggins manufactured automobile parts; they lived in the house with their five children. Merl Barker (1888-1970) was a principal in the architectural firm Barker & Ott. The firm also designed the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Beverly Hills (1930); the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (Hollywood 1921); and the Spanish Gothic chapel at Mt. Saint Mary's College in Brentwood (1939).

Located at 5036 Los Feliz Boulevard in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles. Please do not use this image in any media without my permission. © All rights reserved.

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Visiting the Sowden House again and again is always a breathtaking experience from which one never tires. I first visited the house in 2005, as part of a "Volunteer Appreciation Event" sponsored by the Frank Lloyd Wright Conservancy Conference.

Designed by Lloyd Wright, the son of Frank Lloyd Wright in 1926-27, the Sowden House has been re-imagined by Designer Xorin Balbes (Temple Home) whose firm specialized in the restoration of old historic homes. The home has the look of an ancient temple which one may have just stumbled upon on a foray into a jungle. Temple Home's transformation is nothing short of magical, bringing a sensual vitality to this long-neglected landmark.

The 4-bedroom, 5-bath house in 5600 sq. ft. is currently (June 2016) on the market listed for sale for $4,795,000.

The Sowden House is located at 5121 Franklin Avenue in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles. Declared a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 2003 (No. 762)

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