Rosenheim Mansion Explained
Rosenheim Mansion |
Map Type: | USA Los Angeles Metropolitan Area#USA California#United States |
Coordinates: | 34.0501°N -118.3173°W |
Architectural Style: | Tudor Revival[1] and Gothic Revival |
Address: | 1120 Westchester Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90019 |
Namesake: | Alfred Rosenheim |
Years Built: | 1908 |
Owner: | Angela Oakenfold Dr. Ernst von Schwarz |
Material: | Bricks and Peruvian mahogany |
Floor Count: | 3 |
Architect: | Alfred Rosenheim |
Known For: | Filming location |
Embedded: | Embed: | yes | Designation1: | Los Angeles | Designation1 Number: | 660 | Designation1 Date: | June 22, 1999 |
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The Rosenheim Mansion, also known as the Murder House, is a historic building in the Country Club Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. It was the home of architect Alfred Rosenheim, who built the mansion in 1908. It is also known for its popularity as a filming location, especially for the series American Horror Story.[2]
History
Rosenheim built the mansion in 1908.[1] [3] [4] After living in the house for ten years,[5] the Rosenheims sold it to A.J. McQuatters, the president of the Alvarado Mining and Milling Company, in 1918.[6] [7] Edward Everett Horton then lived there in the early 1930s.[8] [9] The Sisters of Social Service then took over the mansion in 1930, using it as a convent and adding a chapel to the building in 1932.[10] [11] The nuns left the residence in 1994.[12] In 1999, the site was declared a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument.[13]
The property was put on the market again by real estate agent Joe Babajian for $4.5 million in 2011.[2] In early 2012, it was listed for $12 million, but by July it had decreased to $7.8 million.[1] In 2014, it was priced at $5 million but was eventually sold in 2015 for $3.2 million.[14] Its buyers were cardiologist Dr. Ernst von Schwarz and Angela Oakenfold, the ex-wife of record producer Paul Oakenfold.[15] Oakenfold and von Schwarz sued the sellers of the house in 2018 for not disclosing that the property was featured on American Horror Story, as fans frequently visit the area.[16] [17] [18] In 2016, it was listed in Airbnb for $1,450 a night, accommodating 16 people.[19] [20]
Design
The building, built in a Tudor Revival and Gothic Revival style,[1] covers on a lot. The house has three stories and is made from Italian bricks with Peruvian mahogany paneling. A -tall chapel adjoining the building was converted into a ballroom but is mainly used as a recording studio.[2] [14] Some display cases and a pair of doors are made from Tiffany glass. The mansion also contains six Batchelder fireplaces.[21] There is a hidden room in the basement and a gym, and most of the building's ceilings are hand-painted.[3] [14]
Media filmed at the mansion
Numerous films and TV series have been filmed at the mansion, including:[22] [23]
Notes and References
- Web site: Beale . Lauren . 2012-07-05 . 'American Horror Story' mansion is back on market . 2024-02-13 . . en-US . February 14, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240214053329/https://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/la-fi-hotprop-american-horror-story-20120705-story.html . live .
- Web site: Ng . Philiana . 2011-12-13 . 'American Horror Story' Mansion on Sale for $4.5 Million . 2024-02-13 . . en-US . February 14, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240214053331/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/american-horror-story-mansion-sale-272875/ . live .
- Web site: Gajewski . Ryan . 2015-03-12 . 'American Horror Story' Mansion Sells for $3.2 Million . 2024-02-13 . . en-US . February 14, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240214053329/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/american-horror-story-mansion-sells-780909/ . live .
- Web site: Wong . Venus . 2015-03-12 . Someone Bought That House From "American Horror Story" For A REALLY Good Bargain . 2024-02-13 . . en.
- Web site: 2015-03-13 . American Horror Story Mansion Sells for $3.2-Million (PHOTOS) . 2024-02-28 . Pricey Pads . en-US . July 6, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240706181843/https://www.priceypads.com/american-horror-story-mansion-sells-for-3-2-million-photos/ . live .
- News: 1918-12-13 . Mexico Silver King, Edison of Jaan Buy L. A. Homes . 2024-02-27 . . 17 . . February 27, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240227233923/https://www.newspapers.com/article/los-angeles-evening-express-mexico-silve/142251500/ . live .
- News: 1918-12-15 . Buys A Fine Home Here . 2024-02-28 . . 29 . . February 27, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240227233915/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-buys-a-fine-home-h/142250830/ . live .
- Web site: Bryant . Jacob . 2016-02-19 . 'American Horror Story' Murder House Available for Airbnb Rental . 2024-02-14 . . en-US . February 21, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160221223958/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/american-horror-story-murder-house-airbnb-1201710773/ . live .
- Web site: Meltzer . Matthew . 2018-10-04 . 11 'American Horror Story' Filming Locales You Can Actually Visit . 2024-02-29 . Matador Network . en-US . February 29, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240229035156/https://matadornetwork.com/read/american-horror-story-filming-locales/ . live .
- Web site: 2015-05-27 . Los Angeles Department of City Planning - Recommendation Report . 2024-02-27 . City of Los Angeles . February 28, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240228005806/https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2015/15-0649_misc_05-27-2015.pdf . live .
- Web site: Cowan . Jared . 2014-08-21 . Recognize this House? Here are some iconic L.A. houses from your favorite movies and TV shows . 2024-02-27 . . February 28, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240228005806/https://www.laweekly.com/recognize-this-house-here-are-some-iconic-l-a-houses-from-your-favorite-movies-and-tv-shows/ . live .
- Web site: Burton . Jamie . Reporter . Film . 2021-07-15 . The LA House Used in American Horror Stories As the Murder House . 2024-02-28 . . en . July 6, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240706181843/https://www.newsweek.com/american-horror-stories-real-la-mansion-murder-house-ahs-rosenheim-1610037 . live .
- Web site: 2022-06-03 . Historic- Cultural Monument (HCM) List . 2024-02-27 . City of Los Angeles . March 19, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240319082557/https://planning.lacity.gov/odocument/24f6fce7-f73d-4bca-87bc-c77ed3fc5d4f/Historical_Cultural_Monuments_List.pdf . live .
- Web site: Beale . Lauren . 2015-03-10 . 'American Horror Story' house finally finds a buyer . 2024-02-13 . . en-US.
- Web site: Barragan . Bianca . 2015-03-17 . The American Horror Story Mansion Has Finally Sold to a Famous DJ's Ex . 2024-02-13 . . en . February 14, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240214053330/https://la.curbed.com/2015/3/17/9979736/american-horror-story-mansion-sale-angela-oakenfold . live .
- Web site: Barragan . Bianca . 2018-02-09 . 'American Horror Story' mansion's new owners really regret their purchase . 2024-02-14 . . en . February 14, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240214053331/https://la.curbed.com/2018/2/9/16997082/american-horror-story-house-lawsuit-haunted . live .
- Web site: Bartiromo . Michael . 2018-02-12 . Couple who bought 'American Horror Story' mansion sues seller, alleging nobody told them home's history . 2024-02-14 . . en-US . February 14, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240214053330/https://www.foxnews.com/real-estate/couple-who-bought-american-horror-story-mansion-sues-seller-alleging-nobody-told-them-homes-history . live .
- Web site: Chen . Joyce . 2018-02-23 . The Owners of the House in American Horror Story Are Suing the Sellers for Their Unwanted Tourist Problem . 2024-02-14 . . en-US . February 14, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240214053329/https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/the-owners-of-the-house-in-american-horror-story-are-suing-the-sellers-for-their-unwanted-tourist-problem . live .
- Web site: Tafoya . Angela . 2016-02-19 . You Can Rent The "American Horror Story" Murder House . 2024-02-13 . . en . February 14, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240214053330/https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/american-horror-story-airbnb . live .
- Web site: Park . Andrea . 2016-02-22 . "American Horror Story" home listed on Airbnb - CBS News . 2024-02-14 . . en-US . February 14, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240214053329/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/american-horror-story-home-listed-on-airbnb/ . live .
- Web site: Allison . Melissa . 2015-03-12 . Look inside! 'American Horror Story' mansion sells . 2024-02-13 . . en . February 14, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240214053331/https://www.today.com/home/look-inside-american-horror-story-mansion-sells-t8176 . live .
- Web site: Heffter . Emily . 2014-05-14 . 'American Horror Story' mansion with other creepy roles for sale . 2024-02-13 . . en . February 14, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240214053339/https://www.today.com/home/american-horror-story-mansion-other-creepy-roles-sale-2D79663138 . live .
- Web site: Kelley . Seth . 2016-02-19 . The 'Murder House' from 'American Horror Story' is available to rent on Airbnb . 2024-02-14 . . en-US . February 14, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240214053330/https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/news/the-murder-house-from-american-horror-story-is-available-to-rent-on-airbnb-021916 . live .