Colonial House (West Hollywood, California) Explained

Colonial House
Location:1416 N. Havenhurst Drive, West Hollywood, California
Coordinates:34.0958°N -118.3597°W
Architecture:Colonial Revival, French Colonial
Added:April 15, 1982
Refnum:82002190

Colonial House is a historic seven-story building in West Hollywood, California, U.S. It was built in 1930, and it was designed by architect Leland A. Bryant.[1] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since April 15, 1982.[2]

Description

The architectural style is French colonial, and it was built on an 80feetby190feetft (byft) lot just south of Sunset Boulevard.[3] The Colonial House has long been a home to celebrities. Some early Hollywood residents have included Bette Davis, Cary Grant, Clark Gable, Carol Lombard, Myrna Loy, Eddie Cantor, William Powell, Norma Talmadge and Joan Blondell. In recent years pop singer Katy Perry purchased a residence, continuing the building's legacy for being a home for stars.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory—Nomination Form: Colonial House. National Park Service. September 21, 2016.
  2. Web site: Colonial House. National Park Service. September 21, 2016.
  3. News: Apartment Contract Awarded. Los Angeles Times. June 8, 1930. D12.