Architecture

Modern Stilt Houses | Homes on Stilts

Modern Stilt Houses | Homes on Stilts

People have been building homes on stilts since prehistoric times, and examples of stilt homes can be found all over the world. Elevating a home can protect against flooding and maintain a vermin-free living space, which is why stilt homes are ...

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Carroll Avenue Los Angeles: History and Homes

Carroll Avenue Los Angeles: History and Homes

Carroll Avenue has the highest concentration of Victorian Houses in Los Angeles. Why is that? During the boom years of the late 1800s, Angelino Heights became one of the city's first residential districts (and thus one of the oldest). The ...

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The Ultimate Guide to Los Angeles Architecture

The Ultimate Guide to Los Angeles Architecture

The styles of homes in Los Angeles are closely tied to the city's history and evolution. At the time of its founding in 1850, Los Angeles was scarcely more than a semi-lawless pioneer outpost with encampments near the Los Angeles River. As it grew ...

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