Palms in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Joseph Residence
Photographed By Craig Baker, 2017
1. Joseph Residence Marker
Erected 1996 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 624.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.
Location. 34° 1.349′ N, 118° 23.958′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Palms. Marker is on Dunn Drive south of Venice Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3819 Dunn Dr, Culver City CA 90232, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Legion Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Culver Theater (about 700 feet away); St. Augustine's Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Culver City (approx. 0.2 miles away); M-G-M Studio (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Hull Building (approx. ¼ mile away); The Culver Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Main Street (approx. 0.3 miles away).
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Regarding Joseph Residence. Lawrence Joseph was an artist who briefly worked for Walt Disney Studios and later worked on classified aircraft design projects for the Lockheed "Skunk Works" facility in Burbank. Joseph redesigned an existing single-family residence and added two two-story buildings with multiple units. The fanciful Storybook style took inspiration from European cottages. An expert carpenter and sailor, he also created nautically themed interiors for the three buildings. Mr. Joseph finished construction in 1970 but continued to tinker with the cottages until his death in 1991. His widow, Martha, was devoted to preserving her husband's unique vision and maintained the property in its original condition amidst commercial development of the surrounding area.
Photographed By Craig Baker, 2017
2. Joseph Residence and Marker
The marker is on the ivy-covered post at far right.
Photographed By Craig Baker, 2017
3. Joseph Residence
Photographed By Craig Baker, 2017
4. Joseph Residence Tree
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 2,633 times since then and 338 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 9, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
