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

Dolores del Río House

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 26, 2023

1. Dolores del Río House Marker

Inscription.
Spanish Colonial revival style. Jesse R. Castendyck & Milton J. Black, architects. Built 1927. Declared 2021, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 1242, Cultural Heritage Commission, City of Los Angeles.

Erected 2021 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 1242.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Hispanic Americans • Women. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 34° 6.362′ N, 118° 20.659′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. It is on Outpost Drive just north of Hillside Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1903 Outpost Dr, Los Angeles CA 90068, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Outpost II (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of John Lautner (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Magic Castle (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Nirvana Apartments (approx. 0.2 miles away); Villa Bonita (approx. 0.3 miles away); Garden Court Apartments

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Hollywood Professional Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); C. C. Brown’s Ice Cream (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Dolores del Río House. The Mexican government unveiled the plaque to commemorate the mansion’s place in Los Angeles cultural history. The city listed it as a historical site, but no ceremony was held until the couple who now own the house opened their doors for the celebration. Built in the foothills of northwest Hollywood, the expansive home’s five bedrooms and bathrooms were frequently mentioned in the entertainment press. More importantly, it was where the del Rio legend began. She later sold the home to a former Minnesota congressman for $70,000. Other owners have included actor Ken Kercheval (from the TV soap opera Dallas), and Australian fashion designer Richard Tyler. The home was purchased in 2015 for $4.4 million.
The 6,221 square foot house is notable for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture. The exterior features classic white stucco walls, a clay tile roof, and a courtyard with Andalusian (southern Spain) arches and red-tiled floor. The interior staircases, doorways and alcoves, decorated

Dolores del Río House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 26, 2023

2. Dolores del Río House and Marker

The marker is to the left of the door facing Outpost Drive. An identical marker is on the opposite side of the house.

with Mexican hand-painted tiles, are still in perfect condition. The actress commissioned Mexican artisans to create a mosaic of the Virgin of Guadalupe with decorative Talavera (Puebla, Mexico) ceramic tiles next to one of the mansion’s entrances. In its application to designate the del Rio house a cultural monument, historic preservation consulting firm Historic Resources Group wrote, “Del Rio commissioned the construction of the property and was actively involved in its design. She resided there for five years as she made her name as an actress.” The house was del Rio’s first home in the United States. Her second home, built in 1930 at 757 Kingman Ave in Pacific Palisades, was designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 1038 in 2013.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 26, 2023

3. Dolores del Río House and Marker

The marker is to the right of the garage facing El Cerrito Place. Identical markers are on opposite sides of the house.

Dolores del Río House image. Click for full size.

4. Dolores del Río House

Staircase With Hand-Painted Tiles image. Click for full size.

5. Staircase With Hand-Painted Tiles

Dolores del Río image. Click for full size.

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6. Dolores del Río

With her cat, Joan, in front of her home’s fireplace.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,740 times since then and 99 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on August 27, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 9, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.