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Dr. Paul de River and the Black Dahlia

First, let me state, that I’m not a true crime murder person. It’s just not my thing, I don’t get a rush of adrenaline reading gory details…

Aug 29, 2023

Dr. Paul de River and the Black Dahlia

Aug 29, 2023

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Hag Horror in the Hills

Hi hi,

Oct 9, 2023

Hag Horror in the Hills

Oct 9, 2023

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The Homes of Curtis Harrington

Oh boy, we just can’t stop talking about Curtis Harrington. Curtis was an openly gay avant-garde director who absolutely loved film. He’s…

Jun 4, 2023

The Homes of Curtis Harrington

Jun 4, 2023

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Weber and Sturges

Rise and fall and slice and dice of the house of writer/directors

Sep 5, 2022

Weber and Sturges

Sep 5, 2022

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Zorthian Ranch

A unique wonderland and its proudly eccentric creator

Apr 10, 2022

Zorthian Ranch

Apr 10, 2022

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Bobcats and Camellias and Two Great Houses

One recent morning I saw a bobcat. A bobcat! At 10 am! A bobcat crossed my path, on Valentine’s Day, at 10 am, on one of the busier curves…

Mar 12, 2022

Bobcats and Camellias and Two Great Houses

Mar 12, 2022

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A Potluck of Residents

Recently, out on a walk, I spotted this lovely building:

Jan 23, 2022

A Potluck of Residents

Jan 23, 2022

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Water Comes First, Roads Second

The Hollywood Reservoir and Mulholland Dam

Dec 30, 2021

Water Comes First, Roads Second

Dec 30, 2021

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In His Own Wright

Lloyd Wright (Jr.) in the Hollywood Hills

Dec 19, 2021

In His Own Wright

Dec 19, 2021

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The Duchamp connection

Two houses with legendary owners connected by Marcel Duchamp

Dec 5, 2021

The Duchamp connection

Dec 5, 2021

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Cahuenga Past

Writing about the history of the houses of the Hollywood Hills- architecture, scandal, and a dash of the esoteric

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