Classic Los Angeles Architecture: Hancock Park

Finally with a few days off, my beaux and I took to the Los Angeles streets for some architectural exploration. It is an interest that he first started but as time went on and we started exploring all of LA county for work, I got into it too. Now it’s fun to call out architectural styles as we walk or drive around the city, and realizing the history of areas just through the buildings alone.

So today we took a walk in the Hancock Park area of LA, because going past it the last few days we noticed some amazing buildings that we had to explore further. Like this building The Mauretania,  on Rossmore Ave. which was an original moderne art-deco built in 1934 by Milton J. Black, architect for Jack Haley- the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz. President John F. Kennedy lived here while in Los Angeles as well as the Ahmanson Family.

Continuing to walk along Rossmore ave. we came to another beautiful building, El Royale. Recently purchased in 2012 for $29.5 million in cash, mind you, is a gorgeous Spanish Renaissance Revival style building with a beautiful interior. One of which I couldn’t photograph inside of because the full time doorman was a bit nervous about us walking in, although in our defense the door was open and we stated our purpose.

"The unveiling of the El Royale in 1927 by famed architect William Douglas Lee was described as “a decorous setting of inimitable beauty”. Like her sister property, the charming Chateau Marmont, the El Royale set the standard for vintage Hollywood architectural elegance and prestige.” 

It has vintage bathroom tile! and hardwood floors throughout. Although a revision or two has been made to the living areas the Lobby has original moldings, and hand painted ceilings. 

Here is a photo of it’s cocktail lounge and the beautifully vintage sign that still stands today. (photos: el royale)

I will let you daydream on this and continue watching my blog for further posts on classic Los Angeles architecture.

Till next time lovelys!

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