Archive for December, 2019
It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays on Blvd.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas along Larchmont Boulevard. From the red bows that have popped up along the north end of Larchmont to the trees at the Wilshire Rotary tree lot, to the Holiday Open House last week, it’s clear that the holidays have arrived in full force. Wilshire Rotary tree lot […]
Real Estate Sales for October
Single-family homes 344 S. Rimpau Blvd. 540 S. Rossmore Ave. 535 S. Norton Ave. 451 N. Mansfield Ave. 907 S. Windsor Blvd. 122 N. Arden Blvd. 233 S. Larchmont Blvd. 932 S. Gramercy Dr. 863 S. Gramercy Pl. 4950 Elmwood Ave. $13,750,000 7,500,000 2,800,000 2,395,000 2,102,500 1,910,000 1,550,000 1,410,000 1,225,000 1,050,000 Condominiums 307 N. Orange […]
The Behymer Family in Hancock Park, Brookside and Windsor Square
In last month’s Larchmont Chronicle, Larchmont Blvd. resident John Donley suggested that Chronicle readers might enjoy seeing periodic profiles of “someone in the neighborhood in which we’d get to know that person….” In this issue, because 1919 is the centennial of the founding of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, we are profiling a local family […]
Marat ‘Nutcracker’ comes to life this holiday season
A Sugar Plum Fairy, waltzing snowflakes and toy soldiers are among holiday favorites in Marat Daukayev Ballet Theatre’s magical performance of “The Nutcracker.” More than 150 dancers, many from our neighborhoods, will twirl and leap in seven shows this month at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex, 5151 State University Drive on the Cal State University […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, House Demolished
‘Historic Citrus Ave. house quickly demolished’ This is so sad and infuriating! Having been in the home many times, I can attest that it had been lovingly and professionally maintained and was NOT a teardown. In fact, there had been recent upgrades to the plumbing, etc. The deceptive way [the buyers] went about it is […]
City clarifies reasons for relocation of tree wells
In the November 2019 issue, the Larchmont Chronicle reported on the loss of two healthy and mature ficus trees, as well as the relocation of their tree wells, once located in front of the Rite Aid store’s sign on Larchmont Boulevard. The story resonated with residents and policymakers alike. “Your article about the placement of […]
