Brentwood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hamma House
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 17, 2021
1. Hamma House Marker
Erected 2005 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 797.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.
Location. 34° 4.42′ N, 118° 29.085′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Brentwood. It is on Deerbrook Lane 0.1 miles south of Tigertail Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12401 Deerbrook Ln, Los Angeles CA 90049, 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. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Volk House (within shouting distance of this marker); Arens House (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Haas House (about 400 feet away); Schott House (about 500 feet away); Weckler House (about 600 feet away); Wurtele House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sherwood House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Regarding Hamma House. Part of a model cooperative community originally known as Mutual Housing Association, now called Crestwood Hills. It began as a utopian experiment in the late 1940s by a few musicians, and eventually turned into a cooperative association that included 400 members. It is best known for mid-century modern architecture, and contains several homes designated as architectural landmarks by the State of California.
Additional keywords. Israel House, George Sturges House
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 17, 2021
2. Hamma House Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 17, 2021
3. Hamma House
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 11, 2023
4. Israel House
914 Bluegrass Lane, Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 693.
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 17, 2021
5. George Sturges House
449 N Skyewiay Rd, built in 1939, architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 577.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 429 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 31, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on August 20, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on November 1, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
