Los Feliz in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Blackburn Residence
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 21, 2024
1. Blackburn Residence Marker
Erected 2008 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 913.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 34° 6.756′ N, 118° 17.667′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Los Feliz. It can be reached from Cromwell Avenue just east of Berendo Street, on the left when traveling east. Private property, not open to the public. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4791 Cromwell Ave, 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: Los Feliz Heights Steps (within shouting distance of this marker); Ennis House (approx. Ό mile away); Hollywood Sikh Temple (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jacobson House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Villa di Feliza (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Greek Theatre (approx. half
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Regarding Blackburn Residence. This residence was designed in 1927 by the renowned architect Paul Revere Williams for Bruce Blackburn and his wife, Lula E. Blackburn. Bruce Blackburn was the inventor and manufacturer of the rollup window shade. The house displays many of the signature design elements that Paul R. Williams used during this period, such as a two-story entry, arched doorways, vaulted ceilings, interior tile-work and wood paneling. Bruce Blackburn lived in the house until his death in 1962. Their daughter Elizabeth lived there until 1978.
Architect Paul R. Williams (1894-1980) was one of the foremost architects in Los Angeles in the mid-twentieth century. He practiced largely in Southern California and designed the homes of numerous stars including Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball. He also designed many public and private buildings. Williams became the first African-American member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 1923.
This is private property, not open to the public.
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 21, 2024
2. Blackburn Residence Marker
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3. Blackburn Residence
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4. Blackburn Residence
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5. Blackburn Residence
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6. Blackburn Residence
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7. Blackburn Residence
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,096 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 2, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on March 21, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 2, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 7. submitted on March 21, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
