Union Station, John & Donald Parkinson, Architects 1939

Union Station, John & Donald Parkinson, Architects 1939
Originally uploaded by Michael Locke

Opened in May 1939, Union Station is known as the 'Last of the Great Railway Stations' built in the United States. Designed by by the father and son team of John Parkinson and Donald B. Parkinson, with the assitance of Architect Jan van der Linden and others.

The architecture blends Spanish Mission and Art Deco styles in a harmonious mix. with the original light fixtures, inlaid stone floors, painted celings and tiled walls.
The station has been featured in many films, including Blade Runner, Silver Streak and The Italian Job.

Located at 800 N. Alameda Street east of downtown Los Angeles.

Sokol House, Richard Neutra, Architect- 1948

Sokol House, Richard Neutra, Architect- 1948
Originally uploaded by Michael Locke

One of the nine houses comprising the 'Neutra Colony' built incrementally between 1948 and 1961. The Sokol house was the first of the group and is distinctively different from the others. It is also one of the largest of the group, being 2382 square feet. The colony was designed as a 'posturing group' that is, 'the grouping of a team in cooperative action, where each individual posture complements the others and no soulless, mere side-by-side prevails.' The result is a 'community with a sense of sensual, animated tranquility, of accomplished sophistication rendered simply by mature hands. Each house is unique.'

1921 Redcliff, Arthur C. Munson, Architect 1932

1921 Redcliff, Arthur C. Munson, Architect 1932
Originally uploaded by Michael Locke

Classic Spanish Revival home located in the Primrose Hill neighborhood of Silver Lake. Set back from the street on a gentle downslope, the home was built for the Farm Land and Development Company at a cost of $8600, a princely sum during the economic depression of the early 30's.

Anais Nin-Rupert Pole Residence, Eric Lloyd Wright, Architect 1962

Anais Nin-Rupert Pole Residence, Eric Lloyd Wright, Architect 1962
Originally uploaded by Michael Locke

In her "Dairy", Author Anais Nin described the house as "one large studio, no separate, small partitions. It had the sense of space of Japanese houses; it had the vista of a Japanese screen, all sky, mountains, lake, as if living in the out-of-doors."

Eric Lloyd Wright with son Devon Wright, Anais Nin-Rupert Pole House, November 20, 2010

Eric Lloyd Wright with son Devon Wright, Anais Nin-Rupert Pole House, November 20, 2010
Originally uploaded by Michael Locke

A favorite portrait of father and son, on the built-in sofa designed by Wright for the Anais Nin-Rupert Pole Residence in Silver Lake.

USC University Religious Center, Killingsworth, Brady & Associates 1966

USC University Religious Center, Killingsworth, Brady & Associates 1966
Originally uploaded by Michael Locke

Office and recreational complex for five Protestant denominations at the University of Southern California. A colonnade of steel posts frame an inner courtyard. A steel staircase connecting the upper and lower levels serves as a gathering place for lectures and speeches. Located on the USC campus next door to the Italian Renaissance United University Church designed by Architect C. Raimond Johnson in 1931.

Ivanhoe Drive Mid-Century, Mia Lehrer, Landscape Design, April Greiman, Color Design

Ivanhoe Drive Mid-Century, Mia Lehrer, Landscape Design, April Greiman, Color Design
Originally uploaded by Michael Locke

Featured in Featured in Sunset Magazine and recipient of the “Western Garden Design Award of Excellence” the Mid-Century Modern home at 2651 Ivanhoe Drive has been dramatically updated, thanks to the vision of AIGA design medalist April Greiman who designed the interior colors and the inviting gardens, designed by Landscape Architect Mia Lehrer. The house is located at 2651 Ivanhoe Drive.

Park Planned Home, Gregory Ain, Architect, 1947

Park Planned Home, Gregory Ain, Architect, 1947
Originally uploaded by Michael Locke

In a quest for low cost, quality housing for "everyman", Architect Gregory Ain created a community of 28 residences in Altadena, California. Each house features an open floor plan with a walled courtyard and a separate enclosed garden. Many of the houses have been updated with fresh, new details, such as this one at 2768 HIghview Avenue.

Union Station, John & Donald Parkinson, Architects 1939

Union Station, John & Donald Parkinson, Architects 1939
Originally uploaded by Michael Locke

Opened in May 1939, Union Station is known as the 'Last of the Great Railway Stations' built in the United States. Designed by by the father and son team of John Parkinson and Donald B. Parkinson, with the assitance of Architect Jan van der Linden and others.

The architecture blends Spanish Mission and Art Deco styles in a harmonious mix of original light fixtures, inlaid stone floors, painted ceilings and tiled walls.
The station has been featured in many films, including Blade Runner, Silver Streak and The Italian Job.

Located at 800 N. Alameda Street east of downtown Los Angeles.

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