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Wolff Residence

 
 
Wolff Residence Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. Wolff Residence Marker
Inscription. Modern style. John Lautner, architect. Built 1961. Declared 2006, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 852, Cultural Heritage Commission, City of Los Angeles.
 
Erected 2006 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 852.)
 
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 1961.
 
Location. 34° 5.792′ N, 118° 22.679′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood Hills. It is on Hedges Place west of Miller Drive, on the left when traveling west. This is private property, not open to the public. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8530 Hedges Pl, West Hollywood CA 90069, 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
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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: Stahl House (approx. half a mile away); The Doors Workshop (approx. half a mile away); Tail o' the Pup (approx. half a mile away); Hogan Residence (approx. half a mile away); The Andalusia (approx. 0.6 miles away); Whisky a Go-Go (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Ronda (approx. 0.6 miles away); Colonial House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
 
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Doors Workshop (was approx. half a mile away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
 
Regarding Wolff Residence. Significance Statement:
Original owner: Maroo Wolff Jr.
The property meets the following criteria for LAHCM designation: As an excellent example of Mid-Century Modern style architecture, it embodies the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural-type specimen, inherently valuable for a study of a period style or method of construction. Designed by architect John Lautner, it is the notable work of a master
Wolff Residence and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Baker
2. Wolff Residence and Marker
The marker is at the center of this photo.
builder, designer, or architect.
 
Wolff Residence image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Baker
3. Wolff Residence
Viewed from below, on Miller Drive.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 444 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on August 26, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
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