It’s interesting to look at historical sites without knowing much about them and only appreciating their appearance. Then, when you read about them, it brings a whole new perspective into the picture. Let’s start with Mission San Juan Capistrano, which is one of...
William Leonard Pereira was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1906. During this Los Angeles architect’s career which spanned over fifty years, he has done over 400 projects. In 1938, Pereira moved to California; in addition to being an architect, he also briefly worked as...
Ooh, if these Los Angeles landmarks could talk…what would they say? Let’s take the Annenberg Community Beach House. From 1929 to 1942, this Los Angeles landmark was happening. Every known dignitary and movie star spent hours partying at this beautiful property. The...
The Banning House was built in 1864 and designed by Phineas Banning. The Banning House has been called one of the best examples of Greek Revival architecture in the West. Hmmm, not bad for the reputation of Los Angeles architecture. Phineas Banning wasn’t...
There are styles of architecture distinctive to certain parts of the country, specifically California and Los Angeles; the architecture is show-stopping here. Los Angeles architecture is a melting pot of some of the greatest works by many famous architects. Los...
Furniture designer Florence Marguerite Schust, aka Florence Knoll, was born on May 24, 1917, in Saginaw, Michigan. By the time she was twelve, she was orphaned. Her father died when Florence was five, and her mother died when she was twelve. She was raised by a legal...
