Archive for August, 2013
Site of prized Craftsman in Wilton Place District was once a farm, chicken ranch
The “Emma Wood House” at 245 S. Wilton Pl. is among 11 locations that were recently designated Historic-Cultural Monuments by the city Cultural Heritage Commission and City Council. Located in the Wilton Place National Register District, the single-family residence built in 1912 combines Craftsman and Classical style architecture. “Of particular note is the full-width pergola […]
Korean food is sizzling with more than barbecue
Bulgogi, marinated beef in corn tortillas, a rustic-style pancake “bursting” with seafood and lots of kimchi and barbecue were on the menu when food aficionado Barbara Hansen recently set out on a Korean restaurant odyssey. The journey encompassed lunch at 40 sites in six weeks for the recently released 2013 Korean Restaurant Guide: Los Angeles. […]
Women are key support staff at Wilshire Escrow Company
Who are the women behind Wilshire Escrow? Originally co-founded by Emma “Scotty” Shewfelt with her husband Roy almost 70 years ago, the female staff ranges from the receptionist to the escrow assistants to the junior escrow officers. Two fourth generation members of the Shewfelt family are among the 13 women at the 19-member firm. […]
