Hollyhock House, Los Angeles

A small but beautifully built Frank Lloyd Wright designed home in East Hollywood. Built in 1919 for an oil heiress it is still beautiful today even with very low ceilings and narrow walkways. In general it is not suited for a tall person like myself. The house itself has many parts that you cannot go into, including the master bedroom or downstairs, but what you can see is beautifully done, and one of the docents inside gave us a lot of background on the history of the house and the construction. It’s easy to see the whole thing in about a half an hour, but for architecture fans, it would be easy to stay an hour or more. The views on Olive Hill, where the house was built, are really great and you can see the Hollywood sign, the Hills, and many other parts of Los Angeles. Barnsdall Park surrounds the house, so there are usually many people having picnics and just enjoying the views outside of the gates of the Hollyhock house. I would definitely recommend to any fan of architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright, or anyone who wants to explore some of the rich history of Los Angeles.

A marvel! Every detail of the house is well thought out and worth full and undivided attention. Very helpful information book at the entrance is recommended for the fullest enrichment. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for students. Volunteers are VERY helpful and knowledgeable.