The windows I’m sharing today are from the Hale House at Heritage Square in Los Angeles. The buildings housed here were all moved from different areas in Los Angeles for the purpose of preserving them and restoring them. To read more about this site and the buildings preserved just click on this link.
The Hale House was built in 1887 by George W. Morgan, a land speculator and real estate developer, at the foot of Mount Washington just a few blocks from the museum in Highland Park. From the time of its construction, the house was sold many times and was moved from 4501 to 4425 North Pasadena Avenue (now Figueroa Street) before being purchased by James G. Hale in 1906.
The eight historic structures located at the museum, constructed during the Victorian Era, were saved from demolition and serve as a perfect background to educate the public about Southern California’s early development. From the simplicity of the Octagon House to the opulence of the Perry Mansion, the Museum provides a unique look at the lifestyles of the people who contributed so much to the development of modern Los Angeles.
To see more window views visit the Window Views Blog.
ht: HSM Website
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The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Home sweet home… all of them–LOL! What beautiful, exquisite architectural specimens…gorgeous! Happy Day, Ellen :o) ((HUGS))
Interesting. The detail and colors on the Hail house are something!
The old garage is charming!
Very nice. I spent my first 40yrs in So. Cal and rarely noticed incredible old houses like this.
Oh my, that’s way tooo lovely! Thanks for the tour!
Very colorful and impressive. Great choice.
Ah my favorite is the Perry mansion! Did you get to go inside any of them Ellen B.? How was the car show?
Happy Wednesday!!!
xoxo Cori G.
LOVE the first house. It reminds me of my childhood home on the ocean – my all-time favorite house. Ours was not Victorian, more 3-story Big Boston Bungalow overlooking Boston Harbor! 😀
Great photos and the windows are excellent. I love that Hale House
I’m speechless! These are divine!
I’d love to see these in person. Thanks for sharing them Ellen.
I love those Victorian houses – we have quite a few here in the older sections of our towns.
I want a victorian house….but I think I’ve told you that before.
sigh
What a lovely building! It would be right up my alley having a little tour through those lovely preserved buildings.
ellen, an outstanding post! The windows, the architecture, the colors are all splendid! Thanks for sharing your Window Views post! 🙂
Your photos of these beautiful houses are excellent!
I think we have not one amazing house like that here. . .I love that architechture. . (not even sure how to spell what we don’t seem to have). . .anyways. .beautiful house pictures Ellen.
All I can say is WOW!
I will have to get hunting for better window shots. I am being left in the dust with this weeks entries.
I used to love Heritage Square, we lived in Highland Park the year before we moved to Sac!
I’m amazed by how all those windows on the Hale House have leaded glass borders!
Great view of those old, ornate windows! It must have been quite a job to move those large old houses. And they restoration looks terrific.
Positively stunning collection. Well done!
What a fascinating hose! love the unusual color combination. And the other mansions too. Oh, my home is soooo small, lol.
My pic is posted here!
Sorry, it should read home. I repeat: home! and not hose….
What lovely Victorians – the Hale House is just stunning! I’m so glad they have been restored and preserved.
Robin
The Hale House is wonderful – so unique! I hope the inside is a bit more soothing though, or no one in it would ever have a restful night’s sleep.
Robin (the other one)
What a wonderful preservation scheme. I think The Hale House is spectacular and would love to visit it. A fabulous set of photos.
My entry:
http://j9marshall.wordpress.com/2009/06/11/window-views-for-sale/
Milo and Alfie’s entry:
Wow!! Such a beautiful colorful house. Love it!!
Victorian’s are so cool, but I sure wouldn’t want to pay the painter, we just got a quote for painting our boring house, ouch!
so many windows, so much I could say . . .
Hope you can stop by to see my sepia scene and window views Thanks!
How fun! Looks like they popped right out of a fairy tale or something. Great shots! Very interesting.
That is one splurge in color and forms. Somebody really had fun adding details 🙂 Thank you!
I can’t even imagine the upkeep in keeping that house painted. It’s very pretty tho.
Jody
What a beautiful house and restored wonderfully. The windows are great.
Marvelous … simply marvelous! Love the colors, perspectives, shapes, and windows shared magnificently here!
Hugs and blessings,