Design
Chateau Laurier evokes Los Angeles of an earlier era
By Peter Bruckback Guest columnist Driving down S. Wilton Pl., the French-inspired Chateau Laurier sits on the northwest corner of Wilton Pl. and Fifth St. The four-story building was erected in 1929 and designed by Leland Bryant, an architect known for implementing arches and turrets in his designs all over Los Angeles. The Chateau became […]
Trademark ‘S’ is reminder of Simons brick manufacturer
As you stroll down some of the area’s streets, you may notice an “S” stamped on the brick chimney of one of the homes or on a brick walkway. The “S” stands for the Simons Brick Co., at one time the world’s largest brick manufacturer. In the 1910s, 20s and 30s, brick was a commonplace […]
Carpenter Builds Pergolas to Kitchen Cabinets
Years ago James O’Fallon was a chemist working for Pepsi-Cola when an acting friend asked him to help out on a carpentry job. Eager to get out from the lab, O’Fallon agreed. He has been fine-tuning his skills ever since.
