Posts by Historical Society
WSHPHS New Member Spotlight: Joan & George Hornig
Joan Hornig began her career as a professional fundraiser for Harvard University and Columbia Business School before spending 19 years on Wall Street. Since 2003, Joan combines her love of jewelry and design, business skills and experience with non-profit organizations as Founder and CEO of her philanthropically-driven companies, Joan Hornig Jewelry-Philanthropy is Beautiful® and Pave…
Read MoreWSHPHS Annual Holiday Party
Sunday, December 12th, 5 – 7pm. You are invited to join us for our annual Holiday Party at the Landmark Home of Joseph Guidera. 5pm – 7pm 303 North June Street $45 for Members$55 for Member’s GuestsOpen to members and guest who have been vaccinated. SOLD OUT
Read MoreWSHPHS New Member Spotlight: Laura & Sydney Dutton
Laura and Sydney Dutton moved to Los Angeles from San Francisco in 1975 because Syd wanted to get into the film business. Syd’s first job was delivering mail on a bicycle at Universal Studios, a position that Roddy McDowell found for him as they were friends of friends. McDowell was wonderful to them and remained…
Read MoreMansions, Moguls & Movie Stars Twilight Tour
September 18, 5pm to 7pm. Please join us on a fascinating twilight walk through of historic Windsor Square on September 18th from 5:00 to 7:00. Explore the architecture and learn about the current and former residents of this beautiful area right in the center of Los Angeles. This is the second in our new series…
Read More355 South Windsor Boulevard
355 South Windsor Built: 1923 Architect: Allison and Allison The architectural firm of Allison and Allison was so prestigious and so prolific that it is difficult to choose which accomplishments of theirs to mention. The Los Angeles Public Library has over 250 publication references for this distinguished design team. James Edward Allison (1870-1958) and…
Read MoreA GARDEN PARTY
Sold out On Sunday, August 29th at 4:00 you are invited to A Garden Party at the home of June Bilgore, 355 S. Windsor Blvd, Windsor Square. It is our Annual Meeting which usually takes place in June of each year. We had to pass over 2020 because of Covid but we are now back…
Read More340 South Plymouth
This home was built in 1926, during the time of prosperity following World War I, at an estimated cost of $20K plus $2.5K for the garage and servants’ rooms. Although Old Windsor Square began its development around 1911, it was in the 1920s that Los Angeles experienced growth in enormous proportions. The lot was…
Read More212 Muirfield Road, Hancock Park
Architect: Robert Farquhar Built 1923 Robert Farquhar (18972-1967) is one of Los Angeles’ most renowned architects. His long career spanned designing of Festival Hall at San Francisco’s 1915 World Exhibition to being the chief architect of the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. This home was built just three years before achieving his pinnacle – the…
Read More211 South Muirfield Road, Hancock Park
Architect: Roland E. Coate Built 1926 This graceful, simple, yet elegant Andalusian-style home was designed by Roland Coate for Mr. & Mrs. Richard B. Fudger. Mr. Coate’s designs were skillfully executed in several notable homes in Pasadena, Beverly Hills and Hancock Park. The Fudger home is a triumph of the Spanish Colonial Revival style. It was…
Read MoreWSHPHS New Member Spotlight: Clare Schneider & Drew Barringer
Clare: I grew up on Lorraine Blvd in Windsor Square, and my mom Judy Schneider has lived in the same house since 1968 (She’s a member of the Historical Society too). My grandparents Clare and Henry Dockweiler lived at 366 So June St for many years, so I’ve got multi-generational neighborhood roots. My husband Drew…
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