A modest, two-story Mid Century Modern house in the midst of sprawling Bel-Air mega-mansions, the Backus House is one of architect Greta Magnusson Grossman's earliest projects.
Built for a couple open to the idea of a steel-framed house, which allowed architect Pierre Koenig to realize his vision of an open plan design that was both affordable and beautiful.
Photo courtesy Los Angeles Office of Historic Resources
A rare regional example of a development by one of the state's leading proponents of modern living, the modest yet striking homes of the tract embody Eichler's vision of modern architecture for everyone.
Sitting one address apart in Silver Lake, these two wooden plank-paneled houses' acute angles, use of steep lots, and dramatic façades proclaim the work of innovative architect Barton Choy.
These miniscule (by today's standards) homes are clad in warm wood with angled ceilings, built-in furniture and glass facades giving Harry Gesner's "boat houses" their name.
Early postcard image of the Bob and Dolores Hope Estate. Lake County Museum CORBIS.