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

Tischler Residence

Photographed by Craig Baker, October 17, 2021

1. Tischler Residence Marker

Inscription. American International style. Built 1950. Rudolph Schindler - architect. Historic Cultural Monument No. 506, declared October 9, 1990, City of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission, Cultural Affairs Department.

Erected 1990 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 506.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.

Location. 34° 4.364′ N, 118° 27.381′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Westwood. It is on Greenfield Avenue 0.1 miles south of Sunset Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 175 Greenfield Ave, 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,

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in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

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 walking distance of this marker: Landfair Apartments (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kelton Apartments (approx. half a mile away); Los Angeles National Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Strathmore Apartments (approx. 0.6 miles away); A National Cemetery System (approx. 0.7 miles away); Address by President Lincoln (approx. ¾ mile away); Birthplace of the Internet - 1969 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Fox Village Theater (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Tischler Residence. Artist Adolph Tischler commissioned Schindler to design a house for his steep hillside lot, and the architect responded with an unusual, almost sculptural building that steps up the slope in levels. Originally, the street-level carport functioned as Tischler's art studio. The liberal application of glass created a feeling of spaciousness within the 1,740 square foot house. The Tischler House is an excellent example

Photographed by Craig Baker, October 17, 2021

2. Tischler Residence Marker

of Schindler's late work, completed three years before the architect's death. Unpredictable angles and vertical emphasis make it stand out from its conventional residential neighborhood.

Tischler Residence image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, October 17, 2021

3. Tischler Residence

Photographed by Craig Baker, October 17, 2021

4. Tischler Residence

Marymount High School image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, October 17, 2021

5. Marymount High School

Established in 1923. Located on Sunset Blvd across from UCLA. Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 254.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 379 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 5, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.