West Hollywood in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Colonial House
— 1930 —
This property, The Colonial House, has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
City of West Hollywood Local Cultural Resources No. 13, Colonial House historic building, a National Historic Site.
Erected 1982 by U.S. Dept. of the Interior; and City of West Hollywood. (Marker Number 13.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 34° 5.792′ N, 118° 22.037′ W. Marker is in West Hollywood, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on Havenhurst Drive north of Fountain Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1416 Havenhurst Dr, Los Angeles CA 90046, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Ronda (within shouting distance of this marker); The Andalusia (within shouting distance of this marker); Stahl House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Henry Bollman House (approx. half a mile away); Wolff Residence (approx. 0.6 miles away); Courtney Desmond Estate (approx. 0.7 miles away); Schindler House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Tail o' the Pup (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Hollywood.
Regarding Colonial House. This seven-story building was designed by architect Leland A. Bryant in the French colonial architectural style. It was built in 1930 on an 80-by-190-foot lot south of Sunset Boulevard. The Colonial House has long been a home to celebrities, including Bette Davis, Cary Grant, Clark Gable, Carol Lombard, Myrna Loy, Eddie Cantor, William Powell, Norma Talmadge and Joan Blondell. In recent years pop singer Katy Perry purchased a residence, continuing the building's legacy for being a home for stars.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 10, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.