Barnsdall Park 10 images Created 25 Sep 2019
Olive Hill, as this site near the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vermont Avenue was historically known, is the location of Barnsdall Park. Its creator, Aline Barnsdall, heiress to an oil fortune and patron of the arts, envisioned an innovative theatrical community in the location. She hired architect Frank Llloyd Wright to help her realize this vision, starting with her own residence, which she named Hollyhock House after her favorite flower. Hollyhock House, decorated with an abstract “hollyhock” pattern, was Wright’s first Los Angeles project and is an example of how he incorporated nature into his designs. Built between 1919 and 1921, it represents his earliest efforts to develop a regionally appropriate style of architecture for Southern California.
In 1927, Barnsdall gave the residence and eleven surrounding acres to the City of Los Angeles for use as a public park. Additional buildings on the site include a theatre, art gallery and studios. The world renowned site has recently been recognized by UNESCO and is a Cultural Heritage Monument in the City of Los Angeles. (NR?)
The 10 photos in this gallery span the years 1921- 1974.
In 1927, Barnsdall gave the residence and eleven surrounding acres to the City of Los Angeles for use as a public park. Additional buildings on the site include a theatre, art gallery and studios. The world renowned site has recently been recognized by UNESCO and is a Cultural Heritage Monument in the City of Los Angeles. (NR?)
The 10 photos in this gallery span the years 1921- 1974.