Northeast Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Egasse-Braasch House

Photographed by Craig Baker, 2018

1. Egasse-Braasch House Marker

Inscription. Storybook style. Jean L. Egasse, architect. Albert and Constance Braasch, builders. Built 1923. Declared 2013, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 1042, Cultural Heritage Commission, City of Los Angeles.

Erected 2013 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 1042.)

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 1923.

Location. 34° 8.613′ N, 118° 13.005′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Northeast Los Angeles. It is at the intersection of Hill Drive and Windermere Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Hill Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2327 Hill Dr, Los Angeles CA 90041, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Eagle Rock Branch Library (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jennie C. Brayton Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Eagle Rock City Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); First House in Eagle Rock (approx. 0.6 miles away); Women’s Clubhouse (approx. 0.6 miles away); Castle Crag (approx. 0.6 miles away); Somerset Farm (approx. one mile away); Barack Obama ‘83 (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Egasse-Braasch House. The curves and arches, although not symmetrical, are all geometrically related, in order to create an ensemble of harmonious lines.
The Egasse-Braasch House has been known by several names over the years —
The Lotus House – the name that the Braasch family used for the house. There are carvings, tiles, plaster florettes and stained glass windows with the motif to this day.
The Good Will Hunting House – named by neighbors when the former residents of the house became famous.
The

Photographed by Craig Baker, 2018

2. Egasse-Braasch House Marker

The marker is between the gates.

Castle – is what Matt Damon and Ben Affleck called it.
The Egasse-Braasch House – named by the current owners for the architect Jean-Louis Egasse, and the name of the original family who commissioned and lived in the house from 1923 to 1978.

Egasse-Braasch House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, 2018

3. Egasse-Braasch House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,728 times since then and 96 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.