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Originally Posted by GaylordWilshire
AND, most interestingly, Frank Tyler was the architect of three of the houses we've discussed as possibilities-- the house you found at 2231 Cambridge (nwc Oxford),
1700 S Western, and 1829 S Manhattan....
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Very interesting
GW! You joggled my memory.
I had forgotten about the four houses on Oxford Street designed by Frank M Tyler
that were constructed in the theme of cards!
– each one being either hearts, spades, diamonds, and clubs. (I'm not quite understanding the card theme idea
)
that post is
HERE
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The city directories have Mr. Tyler and his wife living at 1002 S. Longwood Ave in a rather modest, yet eclectic, home. [built in 1926]
1927
the 1938 directory includes 'archt' behind his name (& at the same address)
here's a side view (facing Olympic Blvd)
gsv
a quick look inside
realtor.com
THIS is why I included the term 'eclectic'....maybe
pastiche would have been a better word. Either way....it's big ugly.
In 1898 Frank, listed as a draughtsman, was living on the USC campus.
Here is one of his illustrations from that time period.
usc digital archives
detail
for search purposed:
White Star Amusement Pier
Hollister Ave. Ocean Park
Frank M. Tyler Archt
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I'm off to Illinois to visit my Mom. I'll try to check in on the blog tomorrow.