The Andalusia!

Andalusia
What is it? A luxurious courtyard apartment complex in West Hollywood!
What makes it historical? Arthur and Nina Zwebell moved to Los Angeles in 1921, neither with a formal education in architecture. Mr. Zwebell was an inventor, and Mrs. Zwebell was a musician! Together, they started building single-family homes and gradually expanded to include apartment complexes!

The Andalusia is considered the best example of Arthur and Nina Zwebell’s courtyard apartment complexes! The idea behind a courtyard apartment was to combine close living space with a beautiful communal area to interact with neighbors and create a community. Drawing from Spanish Mediterranean architectural style, the Zwebells incorporated tile roofs, gardens and fountains in their living spaces. The Andalusia, completed in 1926, has nine residences set around a green, gated courtyard and was once popular with Hollywood stars like Clara Bow, Cesar Romero, and Teresa Wright!

How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Become a member of the LA Conservancy!
  • Donate to the LA Conservancy!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place? 1475 Havenhurst Dr
West Hollywood, CA 90046

From Los Angeles: ~9mi (15km) — 0.2hrs
From Sacramento: ~380mi (612km) — 6.4hrs
From San Diego: ~130mi (210km) — 2.2hrs
From San Francisco: ~377mi (607km) — 6.3hrs

When should I go? This is a private residence, but you can enjoy it from the outside any time!

Andalusia

Click here to see more sites on the National Register of Historic Places!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.