Brentwood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Volk House
Erected 2002 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 722.)
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 1949.
Location. 34° 4.391′ N, 118° 29.09′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Brentwood. Marker is on Deerbrook Lane, 0.2 miles south of Tigertail Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12412 Deerbrook Ln, Los Angeles CA 90049, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hamma House (within shouting distance of this marker); Haas House (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arens House (about 300 feet away); Weckler House (about 500 feet away); Schott 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 Volk 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.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 31, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.