When I was growing up in Southern California, I was always wondering these weird, steep roofs that heavily hung over…
The “birdhouse ranch,” or Mellenthin houses as they’re also called, were created by William Mellenthin, a developer who began building…
What is known as the “Cinderella Ranch” started on a small scale. In fact, it was a single house in…
The post-War era is pivotal for Southern California architecture, culture and the families who lived here. As industries such as…
It was recently announced that Dupar’s in Studio City was closing down at New Year’s after 70 years in that…
Here in Southern California, we get a lot of sun. There’s nothing surprising or new about that statement but what’s…
Southern California is home to some of the best examples of architecture out there. We have Spanish Colonial revival, Tudor,…