Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Barsha House
Erected 2010 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 983.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.
Location. 34° 1.829′ N, 118° 30.912′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Pacific Palisades. Marker is at the intersection of Mesa Road and West Channel Road, on the right when traveling north on Mesa Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 Mesa Rd, Santa Monica CA 90402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sten/Frenke-Gould Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); Canyon Elementary School (approx. ¼ mile away); Bradbury House (approx. ¼ mile away); Eames House (approx. ¼ mile away); Pacific Palisades (approx. ¼ mile away); Marquez Filling Station (approx. 0.3 miles away); Santa Monica Forestry Station (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rustic Canyon Eucalyptus Grove (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Regarding Barsha House. Significance Statement:
Owner - Leon Barsha.
The property meets the criteria for LAHCM designation because it embodies the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural-type specimen, inherently valuable for a study of a period style or method of construction, as an example of International Style residential architecture. It is also associated with the notable work of a master builder, designer, or architect, as a work by master architect Richard J. Neutra. Neutra (1892-1970), an internationally recognized architect, is noted for his significant contributions to the advancement of modern architecture in Los Angeles.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 14, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.