Los Feliz in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Casa Laguna
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
1. Casa Laguna Marker
Erected 2006 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 832.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 34° 6.318′ N, 118° 18.237′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Los Feliz. It is at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Kingsley Drive, on the right when traveling east on Franklin Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5200 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90027, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Trianon (approx. Ό mile away); Leif Erikson (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gateway to Thai Town (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Gabrielino Indian Site (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hollywood-Western Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Taggart House (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Bricker Building
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Regarding Casa Laguna. This is one of eight courtyard apartment buildings designed by husband-and-wife team Arthur and Nina Zwebell in the Spanish Revival style. The 18 apartment complex was built in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles in 1928. Casa Laguna was declared a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 2006.
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 "Andalusian courtyard housing". It is also associated with the "notable work of a master builder, designer, or architect," as a work by master designers Arthur and Nina Zwebell, who are considered to be Los Angeles' foremost practitioners of the building type. The subject property is the last courtyard apartment building designed and constructed by them.
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
2. Casa Laguna Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
3. Courtyard
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
4. Casa Laguna
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
5. Casa Laguna
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
6. Casa Laguna
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 439 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 30, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
