Looks like restoration work is nearly complete on Orchard Gables, one of the oldest remaining structures in Hollywood. It was built in 1904 and sits on the southwest corner of Wilcox and Fountain. Here's how it looked this morning:
[source: me]
[source: me again]
Before restoration it was in a state of severe disrepair, and served most recently as Hollywood's scariest convalescent home. Here's how it looked before restoration began:
[source: Park La Brea News Beverly Press]
Naturally it looked best in its original incarnation, sitting on an expansive property with adjoining orchards in the heart of old Hollywood.
[source: artandsoulcenter.org]
To these eyes, the rear of the house was even more lovely than the front:
[source: artandsoulcenter.org]
Here's a nice little article on the history of Orchard Gables (and don't miss the lone response at the end of the article which corrects some misinformation):
Old Hollywood Home Gets New Lease on Life
PS - David, I too greatly enjoyed the "Homeowner's Review" that you posted. Fascinating stuff!