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

Victorian Residence

“The Hall Twins”

 
 
Victorian Residence Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 6, 2021
1. Victorian Residence Marker
Inscription. Eastlake style. Built 1887. Historic-Cultural Monument No. 221, declared - June 6, 1979, City of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission, Cultural Affairs Department.
 
Erected 1979 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 221.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
 
Location. 34° 4.24′ N, 118° 15.255′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Angelino Heights. It is at the intersection of Kellam Avenue and Douglas Street, on the left when traveling east on Kellam Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1347 Kellam Ave, Los Angeles CA 90026, 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, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexico’s Alta California.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hall Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Winston House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kaiser House (about 400 feet away); Bates House (about 400 feet away); Carroll Avenue (about 500 feet away); Community Store (about 600 feet away); Russell House (about 600 feet away); Old Fire Station Number 6 (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
 
Regarding Victorian Residence. This home and the one next door were built in 1887 by contractor John M. Skinner for $6,000 each, using identical floor plans and designs. They were owned early on by the family of Everett E. Hall who was one of two developers of Angelino Heights - See the Other Nearby Marker called Hall Residence.
 
Victorian Residence Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 6, 2021
2. Victorian Residence Marker
Victorian Residence image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 6, 2021
3. Victorian Residence
The front porch has been enclosed. Compare to next photo.
Next Door image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 6, 2021
4. Next Door
The two houses used the same original design. This one is Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 220.
Street Sign image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Baker
5. Street Sign
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 546 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 27, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.   5. submitted on May 31, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
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