Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Villa Elaine
Man Ray Residence
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
1. Villa Elaine Marker
Erected 2000 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 675.)
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 1925.
Location. 34° 5.629′ N, 118° 19.624′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. Marker is on Vine Street south of Fountain Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1245 Vine St, Los Angeles CA 90038, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. YWCA Hollywood Studio Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fire Station 27 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Afton Arms Apartments (approx. ¼ mile away); Buster Keaton Studio (approx. ¼ mile away); Buster Keaton Studios (approx. 0.3 miles away); Morgan Camera Shop (approx. 0.3 miles away); Entertainment Industry’s Time Capsule (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wallichs Music City (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
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More about this marker. The marker is located inside the secured complex, not normally open to the public.
Regarding Villa Elaine. The historic courtyard complex was designed in 1925 by Lewis A. Smith, an architect of many local landmarks, including the Vista Theatre in Los Feliz.
The Villa Elaine's architectural style — following the pattern of vernacular business buildings in Los Angeles — incorporates the late Renaissance Revival elements. The structure's symmetrical massing, entry framed by pilasters, and window treatment variation on the top story are character-defining features, elements taken from pattern books illustrating the architecture of 16th century Italy. Architect Smith substituted brick for the prototype material that would have been cut stone with a smooth finish.
The artist Man Ray, as well as Orson Welles and Frank Sinatra, at one time or another were residents of Villa Elaine.
It was featured in the 1971 comedy Minnie and Moskowitz by writer/director John Cassavetes.
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
2. Villa Elaine Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
3. Villa Elaine Courtyard and Marker
The marker is at lower right.
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
4. Villa Elaine Courtyard
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
5. Villa Elaine
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
6. Villa Elaine
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 31, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
