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

Gustav R. Rich House

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 11, 2023

1. Gustav R. Rich House Marker

Inscription. Thornton M. Abell, Architect. International Style. Built 1967. Declared 2005, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 834, City of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission.

Erected 2005 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 834.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.

Location. 34° 4.179′ N, 118° 29.404′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Brentwood. It is on Elkins Road north of Oakmont Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 689 Elkins Rd, 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,

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: Weckler House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Miller House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Haas House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Volk House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Arens House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Schott House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hamma House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mutual Housing Association Site Office (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

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architect Thornton Abell, this house was remodeled just a bit to update with warm detailing akin to what the interior designer called a “Palm Spings” vibe.

Significance Statement:
The property meets the criteria for LAHCM designation because it embodies the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural-type specimen, inherently valuable for a study of a period style or method of construction, as an example of Mid-Century Modern architecture. The HCM designation report lists the property's architectural style as International; however it appears to more closely exemplify Mid-Century Modern architecture, exhibiting many of the style's character-defining features.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 11, 2023

2. Gustav R. Rich House Marker

Gustav R. Rich House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 11, 2023

3. Gustav R. Rich House

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.