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SIA Projects, founded by Jaime Rummerfield & Ron Woodson, puts a spotlight on iconic architecture as art & the significance of mindful preservation.

The #ShrineAuditorium- #1926 - Here is a rare peri

The #ShrineAuditorium- #1926 - Here is a rare period picture of the grand #chandelier of the Shrine Auditorium. The chandelier is described in the Journal of Electricity August 1, 1926 as being "Reported to be the largest electric chandelier ever built, this fixture weighs approximately five tons and has a diameter of 20 feet and an overall length of 28 feet. The lighting is in four colors, the total load in the fixture being 65Kw. Relamping is accomplished through a trap door in the canopy ceiling above the fixture through which a ladder may be lowered." The theatre was designed in the #MoorishRevival style by San Francisco-based architect G. #AlbertLansburgh who specialized in #theatres. The construction was assisted by local architects John C. Austin and A. M. Edelman associated. When the #auditorium was constructed it had a 1,200 people capacity on stage and seat an audience of 6,442. An engineer who worked on this project said that the #steeltruss supporting the #balcony was biggest ever constructed. In 1975 #theShrine was designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No.139

The #VeniceCanalHistoricDistrict is woven into the

The #VeniceCanalHistoricDistrict is woven into the current fabric of residential #Venice, #LosAngeles, #California. The historic district is unique for its man-made wetland canals. These special attractions were devised and constructed in #1905 by developer #AbbotKinney who intended to echo the attraction and vibe of Venice, Italy. The canals were lit and featured #gondoliers. The boats were rowed through #arched #bridges which connected the roadless #neighborhood. The idea helped greatly with publicity and helped sell lots in the development. By the 1920 the canals were declining in popularity due to the automobile and many were filled with soil in 1929 replaced by paved roads. By 1940 the remaining canals had fallen into disrepair, and the sidewalks were condemned by the city. They sat decrepit for decades. The canals were finally restored in 1992. The district surrounding the canals was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Here is another masterwork by Wallace Neff, built

Here is another masterwork by Wallace Neff, built for studio #mogul #SolWurtzel. The home was owned by many prominent figures and its former residents include #HowardHughes, #PrinceRainier, and #ElvisPresley pictured in the images beside the garage. The magnificent estate is one of the most coveted properties in old Bel Air. The home has beautiful grounds and is sited on the north side of Bellagio Road, on a crescent shape lot of 1.5 acres which inspired its curved form. The vast park like grounds include gardens, a pool, and tennis courts. The home is thought to be amongst Neff's most important homes, with beautiful viewed over the gardens and beyond to the sea. The home is a completely private and perfect period Spanish Colonial mansion in perfect and preserved condition. May it always stay that way!
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#oldbelair #bellagioroad #wallaceneff #neff #architecture #mediterraneanrevival #spanishcolonial #historichome

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