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Tale of how two locals helped save the city's iconic public library.
Brookside and Masselin celebrate 36th and 37th years in a row.
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hancock park • windsor square • fremont place • Greater Wilshire • Miracle Mile • park la brea • Larchmont
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New book is on preservation of the Los Angeles Central Library By Bridget Conrad The Los Angeles Central Library is one of the most distinguished buildings in the city. It is known for its striking architecture, fine artwork, and noteworthy collections within. However, it was not always so highly cherished, and at one
point was in real danger of being torn down. Then-City Librarian, Wyman Jones, and many on his staff were pushing actively to demolish and replace the building. Now, 35 years after a preservation movement that prevented the building’s demoli-
tion, the story of the Central Library has been chronicled through the publishing of “Los Angeles Central Library, A History of its Art and Architecture.” Written by Stephen Gee and photographed by Arnold Schwartzman, this book is a captivating display of
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the building itself, the beautiful artwork inside, and the story behind some of the “civic involvement” that impacted the library. Each of the 240-page book’s 12 chapters paints a picture of the library and reminds Angelenos once again why this building is so essential to the culture of the city. Of particular interest locally, and as mentioned briefly in the book, the circa 1980s saving of Central Library was deeply influenced by the actions of a local Windsor Square resident and a Miracle Mile architect. Welborne and Phelps John H. Welborne, now the
publisher of the Larchmont Chronicle and then a young lawyer, together with Miracle Mile architect Barton Phelps, FAIA, stood up to protest the demolition. Welborne formed the Citizens’ Task Force for Central Library Development, and Phelps became one of the group’s core members. When interviewed recently, Phelps said, “I was appalled by the fact that the Central Library was being threatened because, to this day, it is one of the three greatest buildings downtown, along with City Hall and the train station.” The book recounts how (Please turn to page 3)
Real Estate Sales* Originally built for the Van De Kamp family, this home was constructed in 1921. One current owner is the wife of renowned architect Edward H. Fickett. The house consists of 3 floors, 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths plus family room. There was a new roof installed in 2011, some copper plumbing upgrades, original woodwork, hardwood floors and a nice floor plan flow from the living room to the family room which leads out to a covered patio and a nice grassy yard. Other features include: a separate breakfast room, maids room, formal dining room and large en-suite master. Located in prime “Windsor Square.”
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Gee, he commented on how the Central Library is a connection between generations. Many Los Angeles citizens have had “transformative experiences” within this library, which brings these generations together by sharing a common ground for those experiences, he explained. The photographer for the book, Arnold Schwartzman, has been involved in 13 books,
allies ultimately were successful in their efforts and were among the key players responsible for the beautiful building still standing today. Connecting Generations In an interview with author
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cites how two local men’s passion for the building helped stop that horrific occurrence from happening. “None of the buildings in Los Angeles says more about who we are as a society and what we care about than the Central Library,” says Gee. His book captures the building’s cultural significance and beauty. It is available at Chevalier’s Books in Larchmont Village.
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but calls this “one of the most rewarding collaborations” and compares his partnership with Gee to “two pieces of a jigsaw puzzle coming together.” Today, the idea of tearing down such a significant building in Los Angeles seems almost unimaginable. Yet, that was not the case in the 1970s and right before and after. This book details the real threat of demolition and
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Susan Watanabe loves and serves her neighborhood Susan Watanabe has loved natural ability to bring them every year of her family’s more together. A former television than half-decade living in writer and social worker, she Brookside. “The small town, has succeeded for years in concommunity-oriented vibe of necting people in at least two the wonderful residents is one Los Angeles neighborhoods, of the many Wilshire Vista things that Heights (where makes this she served as part of town president of the so special. neighborhood Along with association) and the exemnow, Brookside, plary archiwhere she lives tecture of with her husband our entirely David White and single-famtheir daughter, ily commuSophia. She also nity south of is a volunteer at Eighth St.,” BROOKSIDER Susan Wata- Sophia’s school, nabe with husband David she adds. St. James’ EpisWhite and daughter Sophia. Watanabe copal School. is happy to be a volunteer As the child of an African helping maintain that vibe. At American mother and Japathe recent annual block party, nese American father, who she oversaw the pot luck table, were Chicago activists in the as she has for many years. 60s and 70s, Watanabe says “The block party is just one that she is acutely aware of of the many gatherings that the continuous challenge bring us together. Even the of building an inclusive and numerous community meet- diverse neighborhood in the ings concerning the propos- middle of a large city. Says als for the four former Farm- neighbor Michael Russell, ers Insurance blocks along “She brings ceaseless energy Wilshire Blvd. have brought and cheerfulness to each task many neighbors together.” she is involved in, and she is Watanabe knows a wide a treasured asset to the comrange of people and has the munity.”
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IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL day for a picnic and a block party on Tremaine Ave., top. Below, Councilman David Ryu watches the pie-eating contest.
The 800 block of Tremaine Ave. was the site of Brookside's 37th annual block party. Over 700 residents and friends joined the festivities on June 26, which included barbecue from Earle's Grill, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, and more. Music by DJs Ebony & Ivory (residents Gordon Bobb and Patrick Houlihan) kept everyone in a party mood. Judging by the enthusiasm of the crowd, the most popular activities by far were the pie and watermelon eating contests, Roy Forbes told us.
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Cisco Kid 'was a friend of mine,' and other recollections . . . The west side of Raleigh Studios, facing Bronson Avenue between Clinton and Melrose, never fails to fascinate. I walk by it in the early morning and admire its tongue-and-groove construction (though there is some stucco on the section just north of Clinton) and its intriguing fenestration: 31 windows on the upper story and 40 on the lower. Some are sash windows; Home others caseGround ment; some are by double and one Paula Panich is a jalousie — louvered. It’s an architectural fabric woven over the last 100 years. The wall is painted barn red tilting toward terra cotta, and I can almost see this building a century ago, when film studios were barnlike and quickly built on what was farmland a moment before. And so it was with what is now known as Raleigh. W.B. Brown, who was also an insurance man, sold his farm to Adolph Zukor and the Famous Players Fiction Studio in 1915. But Zukor’s co-producer Charles Frohman went down with the “Lusitania” that same year; Zukor then sold the studio to William H. Clune, a Los Angeles theater owner.
(Zukor soon joined Stories vary, forces with Jesse Lasky but Roy Rogers, and formed Famous Gene Autry, and Players-Lasky, which others are credbecame the nucleus of ited with the Paramount.) development Clune Studios of the “town.” The first film Clune Phil was quoted shot at the Melrose a few years ago studio was “Ramona,” by writer John based on the 1884 novel Huff as disputby Helen ing Autry’s parH u n t ticipation. Jackson, Rogers investa plea ed and owned to proland, Phil said, tect the but never used rights of WHEN RALEIGH on Melrose was Clune Studio, 1916. Photo from Bison Archives the location for Califorhis own producnia’s virtions. (There In 1952, “Billboard” an- in the industry to realize that tually enslaved nounced that Gross-Krasne syndication would be profit- was a real motel, though, with Mission Indians. 20 rooms, so crews could have a (Jack Gross was Phil’s business able. Television was still new. With the coming of talk- partner) had bought California The Clune family retained place to carouse and sleep.) Phil ies, Clune partnered with Tec Studios, one of 5300 Melrose’s ownership of the land and was an enthusiastic user of PioArt Studios, of New York, to many on-site operators, giv- buildings until 1979 — and a neertown. “The Cisco Kid” was rebuild the studio. Construc- ing Gross-Krasne full control fast-moving train of producers filmed there. tion began in 1926 with new of the property and making it and directors and stars passed Now the young and the hip sound stages. The Disney the first television company to through the now 11-acre com- are in residence there — yet brothers founded their re- have its own lot. Bill and his plex before the Clunes sold it. another life for Pioneertown. cording company here in cousin Jim recall going to the Fake town becomes real, a Pioneertown 1929, adding a sound theater studio, at not yet 10 years of Phil Krasne was also one of young man comes in on a train and a postproduction facility. age, to watch construction — the men behind Pioneertown, from Nebraska to a debate My husband’s uncle 125 miles from Hollywood, in competition and makes an O. set building, perhaps. Over the years, many pro- Phil Krasne produced B the high desert east and north Henry character on the page ducers leased the lot, begin- films and a great many televi- of Joshua Tree National Park. a success on the small screen: ning with Douglas Fairbanks sion programs. He is especial- Pioneertown at that time was It’s such a Hollywood story. in 1919–1922. Among them ly known for “The Cisco Kid,” a small village that was trans- The author thanks noted was a larger-than-life uncle with Duncan Renaldo and Leo formed into a set for westerns, Hollywood historian Marc of my husband, Bill Linsman: Carrillo. Phil was a lawyer by replicating a rough-and-ready Wanamaker for providing inPhilip Krasne, from Nebraska. training, and among the first 19th-century town. formation for this column.
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Grand Windsor Square Mediterranean — New Listing!
Beautifully updated 1920s Sycamore Square gem!
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Picture-perfect tree-lined street. Just blocks from Wilshire-LaBrea Metro. Generously scaled rooms. L/R w/Batchelder-style frpl., Formal D/R. Beautiful kitchen w/custom cabinetry & woodwork incl. eat-in/work-in area, Ann Sacks tile, Viking range, separate laundry. Central HVAC. Professionally landscaped private rear yard. Mature ficus hedge. Decomposed granite, gravel, lawn, classic plantings. 2-car detached garage, massive storage. Move-in ready now, with room to grow!
Built by Cecil B. DeMille, designed by Arthur & Nina Zwebell. “Sister” building to “The Andalusia” in WeHo. A jaw-droppingly enviable combination of charm, history, privacy & detail. One of only 10 units. L/R w/15’ beamed ceiling & wood burning frpl., 3 exposures, 2 balconies - east and west, French windows & views of lush courtyard, Hollywood Hills & The Observatory. Central A/C, washer/dryer, deeded garage parking, Mills Act tax relief, too. A spectacular unit and true slice of Hollywood history!
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Sitting high above the street on a gated corner lot of over 16,000 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms, 4. 5 baths. Rich wood moldings and paneling. Period tile and fixtures. Impressive 2-story entryway. Hardwood floors throughout. Wood-burning fireplaces in living room and master suite. Breakfast Room, formal Dining Room, Library/ Den and separate Media Room. Wonderful outdoor space with water features, elegantly landscaped and lit. Separate luxurious guest house. Almost 6,000 total sq. ft. of gracious living space. Call for details.
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'California-Friendly' landscape is in bloom at LADWP headquarters Lavender and dwarf bottlebrush are among the plants found in the new “California-Friendly” garden unveiled outside Los Angeles Dept. of Water and Power headquarters recently at the John Ferraro Building, 111 N. Hope St. The Los Angeles Outdoor Landscape Academy (LAOLA) demonstration gardens featuring two landscapes: Mediterranean and Southwest. Plant-
• Attractive, low-maintenance plants; • Less plant disease and more pest resistance; • Deeper roots that help to stabilize slopes; • More groundwater recharge; and • Less polluted runoff flowing to the ocean. “We’re proud to unveil our demonstration gardens today and showcase how beauti-
identifying markers with “QR” smart phone-readable codes explain the plants and encourage the public to purchase some of their own. By reintroducing California native plants to the local landscape, residents can expect both economic and environmental benefits, DWP officials said. Some of these include: • Reduced water use and thus, lower water bills;
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A piece of Hollywood literary history? Did Jack London (“Call of the Wild”) stay there? Own three parcels of land with approximately 3,400 sq. ft. of varied improvements on approximately 4.600 sq. ft. of land. The main bungalow fronts on Van Ness. London House, situated at 5152 La Vista, is fully leased with below market rents.
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ful drought-tolerant planting can be,” Marty Adams, LADWP senior assistant general manager of water, said. “We encourage others to follow our lead by providing rebates and resources on our website and educating the public on proper planting techniques through our landscaping academy, LAOLA.” LAOLA offers a variety of workshops to help Angelenos replace turf with “California Friendly” landscape and improve irrigation efficiency. Available to customers and landscape professionals, LAOLA courses cover a variety of beginner, intermediate and advanced topics such as turf removal, “California Friendly” plants, water efficient irrigation, stormwater harvesting, groundwater infiltration, and fostering a healthy soil structure. “With summer here and no end to the drought in sight, our efforts to conserve water are more critical than ever,” said Mayor Garcetti. “Millions
have answered the call to Save the Drop by replacing thirsty lawns with drought-tolerant gardens. Now, the Los Angeles Outdoor Landscaping Academy is making it even easier for Angelenos to dig in, roll up their sleeves and make a difference in their own backyards.” At the event, LADWP landscape operations staff members were presented with a certificate of appreciation for their hard work on the gardens. Members of the LADWP Landscape Operations team have successfully completed the LAOLA advanced course, Watershed Wise Landscape Professional Workshop, and are eligible to obtain a US Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense professional certification. To learn more about the garden and the benefits of “California Friendly” plants, visit ladwp.com/jfbgarden. For more information on LAOLA, visit www.LADWP. com/LAOLA.
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RIGHT TO LEFT, seated is Jana Watanabe, daughter of longtime resident Janet Watanabe (in flag-shirt behind her), Kim Chi Do and Yoko Watanabe, Janet’s daughter-in-law, on far left.
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A sanctuary and private oasis in the city. This house located at the end of the cul-de-sac has an amazing garden and is surrounded by complete privacy. It is a one of a kind home in L.A. 24hr security guarded and gated community in Silver Lake. Built in 1985, 2,897 s.f., lot size 21,961 s.f. (per tax records). 5 bedrooms and 3 baths One story house from the backyard and two story from the front of the house. This is a spacious entertainer’s home with raised ceilings and open concept. It is a gardener’s delight, surrounded by hillside with numerous fruit trees and vegetation that can be farmed to bring directly to your table. Very well maintained home with many upgrades and renovations were completed approximately 5 years ago as follows: roof, exterior paint, garage door, marble fireplaces in living room and brick in family room, hardwood floors, installed Milgard dual pane windows throughout house including sliders, high end bathrooms with marble counter top, kitchen with marble floors and granite counters, custom cabinets and high end kitchen appliances, high pitch point ceiling in kitchen . Easy access to freeways and 5 minutes to downtown L.A.
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This town home is located in the heart of Hancock Park. South East corner unit in 3rd Street School District. Resort-like grounds feature lush landscaping and sparkling community pool & spa, garage with side by side parking (spaces #45 and #46). Large living room with fireplace, wet bar leads to open patio, master bedroom with walkin-closets, pool view, laundry inside, eat in kitchen leads to patio. New renovations: kitchen - new faucets, cabinet, appliances; all three bathrooms - cabinets, new faucets, floors; wet bar - new cabinet, new faucet, new glass; ceiling - new fixtures; stairs - new wooden floor. High ceilings and hardwood floors throughout, gas fireplace in the living room.
Townhouse condo, located in the heart of Hancock Park, 3rd Street School District, close to the fabulous Larchmont Village, shopping, delicious restaurants, banks, book stores to browse in, and easy access to freeways that lead to greater L.A., The resort-like grounds feature lush landscaping and sparkling community pool & spa. 2 car garage (#42, #43) side-by-side. Large living room with fireplace leads to open patio. Eat-in kitchen has gourmet marble counter tops which lead to front patio. Powder room, 2nd floor with bathroom two large closets, master bedroom and bath on 3rd floor. Laundry on 2nd floor. Beautiful tree lined street.
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Relax, cool off with movies, meditation, book clubs at libraries
MEMORIAL LIBRARY 4625 W. Olympic Blvd. 323-938-2732 Children Stop, drop and read: Reading club is Mon., Aug. 1, 4 p.m. Twinkle and Friends: Pop concert Mon., Aug. 8 at 4 p.m. Teens Movie in the park: Free movie Thurs., Aug. 4 at 4 p.m. Outdoor games: Frisbee and more Thurs., Aug. 11 at 4 p.m. Legends of Brazil: Stories and songs of Brazil Thurs., Aug. 18 at 4 p.m.
Adults First Friday book club: "The Big Sleep" by Raymond Chandler Fri., Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. Book sale: Tuesdays, 12:30 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday @ the Movies: Free film on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Fun & Games for Adults: Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Knitting Circle: Spin a yarn Saturdays at 10 a.m. FAIRFAX LIBRARY 161 S. Gardner St. 323-936-6191
Teens Martial arts: Demonstration Tues., Aug. 2 at 3:30 p.m. Adults Author talk: Dr. Gary Stickel and Phoebe Conn speak on Helen of Troy Sat., Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. Art of Meditation: Sat., Aug. 27 from 2 to 3 p.m. Computer comfort class: Mondays, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Book sale: Wednesdays from noon to 4 p.m. FREMONT LIBRARY 6121 Melrose Ave.
323-962-3521 Adults Book sale: Fri., Aug. 5, 12 to 4 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 6, 12 to 5 p.m. Book club: Tues., Aug. 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. WILSHIRE LIBRARY 149 N. St. Andrews Place 323-957-4550 Children Baby storytime: Infants up to 2 years old hear a lullaby and story, Mon., Aug. 1, 6 to 6:15 p.m. Summer reading club:
Meets Tues., Aug. 2 from 4 to 5 p.m. BARK!: Read to therapy dog Nigel Thurs., Aug. 4 at 3 p.m. Teens Teen reading club: Fun activities Thursdays at 4 p.m.
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On Museum Row: Home with Monsters, taiko beat, Kid Olympics LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART— "Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters" opens Mon., Aug. 1. Ends Nov. 27. The filmmaker, "Crimson Peak," will sign copies of the exhibition catalogue on Fri., July 29 at 5 p.m. in the Pavilion for Japanese Art. Free. Exhibit ends Nov. 27. • "Alternative Dreams: 17thCentury Chinese Paintings from the Tsao Family Collection" opens Aug. 7. Ends Dec. 4. • "Loris Greaud: Sculpt," a social science fiction movie, opens Aug. 16. Bing Theater. • "CARtoons: Art of America's Car Culture" ends Jan. 2. • "Picasso and his Printers" ends Nov. 27. • Hear jazz live Friday nights in the BP Grand Entrance; Latin Sounds music series is featured Saturdays beginning at 5 p.m. in Hancock Park. • "Revealing Creation: The Science and Art of Ancient Maya Ceramics" is ongoing. • "Japanese Prints and Photgraphs: Paths through Modernity" ends Sept. 25. LACMA is free the second Tuesday of the month. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., 323857-6000; lacma.org. LA BREA TAR PITS & MUSEUM—Pick up a paint brush and create the coolest painting since the last Ice Age overlooking the Lake Pit at the La Brea Tar Pits on Sun., Aug. 7. Adults and children (2nd grade and up) are welcome. You'll receive friendly stepby-step instruction complete with canvas, paint, brushes and apron to use. Prices include museum admission for the day. • "Titans of the Ice Age: The
"Schindler's List" July 28 at 2:30 and 8 p.m. "Genocide" Aug. 4 at 4 and 8 p.m., and "The Stranger" Aug. 11 at 4 and 8 p.m. Panel discussions will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free, RSVP michael@lamoth.org. Holocaust survivor speakers Sundays at 2 p.m.; tours on Sundays at 3 p.m. Pan Pacific Park, 100 S. Grove Dr., 323-651-3704; lamoth. org. Always free.
KOREAN CULTURAL CENTER—Films, classes and cultural events. Visit website for listings. 5505 Wilshire Blvd., 323936-7141; kccla.org. CRAFT AND FOLK ART MUSEUM—"Clay LA: 2016" ceramic sale and fundraiser features music and workshops Sat., July 30 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Mask-making workshop with
Gronk is Thurs., Aug. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. • A Conversation with Peter Sellars & Gronk is Sat., Aug. 6 at 1 p.m. Free. • Tie-dyeing family workshop is Sun. Aug. 14 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free for members. • Gallery talk with Marisela Norte & Gronk is Sun., Aug. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Free. • "Gronk's Theater of Paint" (Please turn to page 15)
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La Brea Story in 3D" screens every half hour 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily in the 3D theater. • Excavator tours feature highlights of the museum and park, labs and fossil excavation. Daily. • Ice Age Encounters with a (life-size puppet) sabertoothed cat are featured Fridays through Sundays; check the website for times. Free first Tuesday of each month except July, August. 5801 Wilshire Blvd., 323934-PAGE; tarpits.org. JAPAN FOUNDATION— "Feel the Beat! Taiko Across the Pacific," an interactive presentation with performer Isaku Kageyama, is Thurs., Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. • "Exploring Kanji & Calligraphy" workshop is Sat., Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon. Free. Japanema: films screen the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. Free, 5700 Wilshire Blvd., 323761-7510; jflalc.org. LOS ANGELES MUSEUM CAUST— OF THE HOLO Holocaust Remembrance Film Series on Thursdays screens
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Rule of 11. This is a wonderful rule. It applies when your partner has led fourth from longest and strongest. You, as opening leader’s partner, simply subtract the value of her opening lead from 11. That tells you how many higher cards are in all three hands other than opening leader’s. Understand? Look at the following hands:
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Two columns ago, I did the history of 100 N. Irving Boulevard, not realizing that the home directly behind it at 4907 W. 1st Street was originally part of the property. Silent film star Edward K. Lincoln purchased 100 North Irving Blvd. in 1926. The following year he took out a permit to build a private garage and laundry. The architect was H.A. Pallen and the contractor was Eugene F. Kurtz. It was built in the Dutch Colonial style, unlike the main house. Lincoln, as previously written, started a silent film company called Grantwood Studios in Fort Lee, New Jersey. He ventured west seeking fame and fortune with his wife, the former Ada Olive Proctor, heiress to the Singer sewing machine company and the former wife of Walter William Price and then Charles Manning Van Heusen. At 100 N. Irving Blvd., E.K. and Ada lived happily ever after until Ada died in 1940. Two years later, E. K. Lincoln met a woman named Lillie and they married soon after.
In 1944, 100 N. Irving Blvd. and 4907 West 1st Street were legally separated, and the latter was sold to Opal O. and Homer M. Terry. Opal was born in Alabama and Terry was born in Nebraska. It’s not clear why the house was sold to the Terrys, since in the 1940 census they were in residence at 149 S. Clark Drive in Beverly Hills. In 1958, the house was sold to George A. and Alice M. Dockweiler. Dockweiler State Beach was named after George’s father, Isidore (a state parks commissioner) as was Dockweiler Street, south of Olympic Blvd. Years before, George’s grandfather, Henry Dockweiler, emigrated from Bavaria and settled in Buffalo, New York. He caught the gold rush fever and went prospecting westward. When this proved uneventful, he moved to Los Angeles. With his wife, Margaretha, he had three sons. Isidore became a prominent attorney in the city, representing the likes of John Paul Getty. George served as a judge in Los Angeles for 48 years. Extensive renovation occurred at the house during the Dockweilers’ ownership. In 1958 they converted the garage area into a living room and added a new carport. In 1959 a pool not visible from the street was installed.
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In 1984 Hussey sold the house to a single woman, Patricia Holtz, who filled this little jewel box with the most beautiful antiques. Around twelve years ago, I was an activist for the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone in Windsor Square. Living on Norton at the time, I had to venture to a few area neighbors to ask their opinion of the HPOZ. I remember knocking on Patricia’s door and when she let me in, I felt like I was entering a hollowed sugary Easter egg. Her home was shimmering with silver, mirrors and beautiful furniture. Patricia lived there until the property was sold to the current owners in 2011, photographer Jim McHugh and his wife, interior designer Joanna McHugh. RichaRd Battaglia
Partner ♠? ♥? ♦? ♣ leads 7
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There was a fire in 1974. That same year the house was purchased by Alan and Ellen Kessler, who repaired the fire damage and remodeled the kitchen and dining room. They eventually relocated to 505 S. Rimpau Blvd. and sold 1st Street to stuntman-turned-actor and producer Lee Faulkner in 1977. In 1981 the house was sold to actress Olivia Hussey. Hussey is known primarily for her Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 version of Romeo & Juliet. Hussey also appeared in the movie Death on the Nile, among others. She was also married to the late Dean Paul Martin.
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Dummy ♠ KQ96 ♥ K72 ♦ QT76 ♣ JT
You ♠ A54 ♥ 6543 ♦ J92 ♣ 863
Your partner leads the Seven of Clubs through dummy to you. What’s the Club holding? Before you look at the answer, try to figure it out. Your partner led fourth from longest and strongest, so you should have knowledge of the configuration of the Club holding by using the rule of 11. Have you figured it out? Subtract 7 from 11. You get 4. That means that there are only four cards higher than the Seven in the three hands other than opening leader’s. That includes your own. So you have one card higher than the Seven (the Eight). That leaves three cards higher than the Seven in declarer’s hand and dummy’s hand combined. You can see that dummy has two cards higher than the Sev-
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Grand Slam en. That means that declarer only has one card higher than the Seven in his hand. Following are the actual hands: Partner ♠ JT7 ♥ 98 ♦ A43 ♣ AK972 Declarer (West) ♠ 832 ♥ AQJT ♦ K86 ♣ Q54
Dummy ♠ KQ96 ♥ K72 ♦ QT76 ♣ JT
You ♠ A54 ♥ 6543 ♦ J92 ♣ 863
Bidding: West North East South 1C P 1S P 1N P 2N P P P Contract: 2 No Trump Bidding: West opens a minimum 12 High Card Points (HCP) hand. North has no call since West bid her suit, so passes. East responds with her four card Major and West rebids 1N, showing a balanced 12-14 HCP. East has 11 HCP so invites with 2N. Since West has a minimum, she pass-
es. Had she had 14 HCP, she would bid game, 3NT. Opening Lead: Seven of Clubs The rule of 11 works. Declarer takes the opening lead with the Ten in Dummy. When you finally get in with your Ace of Spades and return the Six of Clubs (remember, when returning Partner’s opening lead when defending no trump and you started with three cards in her suit, you return the higher of the two cards left in your hand, not the lower), unless Declarer has the Ace, your partner is going to win four Club tricks, because when she plays her Ace and King (or whatever honor Declarer doesn’t have; Declarer is marked for one honor only), the other two honors will fall and the rest of her Clubs will be good, so you take six tricks — four Clubs and the two Aces for down one. Grand Slam is the nom de plume for an author of a bestselling book on bridge, an ACBL accredited director and a Silver Life Master.
'Son of Sheik' at Paramount Ranch View “Son of the Sheik,” (1921) at the Paramount Ranch, 2903 Cornell Rd. in Agoura Hills, Sun., Aug. 21 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This is the last movie Rudolph Valentino made before his untimely death and is part of a series of silent film viewings sponsored by Hollywood Heritage Museum. For more information and to get tickets, call 323-8744005 or go to hollywoodheritage.org.
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Summer camp, a cactus show and sale and evening concerts are at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens this month at 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. Cactus show and sale The Los Angeles, Long Beach, and San Gabriel Valley Cactus and Succulent societies present exotic cacti and succulents for display and sale Sat., Aug. 13 and Sun., Aug. 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summer nights Have a picnic and hear music under the stars Fridays Aug. 5 and 12, 5 to 8 p.m. Whiskey Sunday plays traditional Irish tunes Aug. 5. Cunao plays South American world music Aug. 12 at 6 p.m. The Pasadena POPS plays a night of Cole Porter music at the Arboretum Sat., Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Kids Children ages five to 11 can
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Hear about gardening and watercolor techniques this month and get introduced to the Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino. Learn what makes the Huntington Library tick at Huntington 101 Wed., Aug. 3 and Mon., Aug. 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The series concludes with wine and cheese in the gardens. Discover South African plants that thrive in Southern California Thurs., Aug. 11 at 2:30 p.m. Learn about exotic orchids in the Huntington’s collection Wed., Aug. 17 at 1:30 p.m. Hear how to make better soil for your garden Sun., Aug.
28 from 2 to 3 p.m. Learn watercolor techniques inspired by Chinese brush painting Wed., Aug. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pick up watercolor techniques for painting seasonal fruits and vegetables Sat., Aug. 20 and Sun., Aug. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Study proportion, anatomy, and color in watercolor portraiture Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Improve your drawing technique while focusing on the art, architecture and gardens at the Huntington Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Visit huntington.org.
Stargazing at Descanso Learn about growing plants in containers and stargaze through a telescope at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge. Wander the grounds with a beer or cocktail while listening to music Wed., Aug. 3, 5 to 10 p.m. A telescope will be available for stargazing from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Learn how to combine plants in containers according to plant needs and colors Tues., Aug. 16 at 10 a.m. Owlets ages two years and older can hear nature-themed stories Tuesdays, at 10:30 a.m. Little explorers ages two to four years old can interact with nature, science and art Fridays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Call 818-949-7980 or go to descansogardens.org.
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(Continued from page 11) exhibit explores the artist' work in set design from B-movies to recent operas. Ends Sept. 4 • "Windfall by Box Collective" features new furniture and functional objects by designers dedicated to using reclaimed and sustainably sourced wood. Ends Sept. 4. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., 323937-4230; cafam.org; free on Sundays. PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM—The DeLorean DMC-12 time machine, from the 1985 film "Back to the Future," is on display, courtesy of Universal Studios Hollywood. • Breakfast Club Cruise-In is the last Sunday of every month. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., 323903-2277; petersen.org. ZIMMER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM—Sunday family programs include Zimmer Kid Olympics! Aug. 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. See how high can you jump and how far can you throw with the Straw Javelin Toss, the Olympic Ring Toss and more. Free To Be Me Drum Circle is Aug. 14 at 3 p.m. 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100; 323-761-8984; zimmermuseum.org.
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