Spaulding Square is a neighborhood in
Los Angeles, California
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.
History
Spaulding Square is named after California architect Albert Starr Spaulding, who purchased the area and subdivided it in 1914. It a neighborhood of modest homes built between 1916 and 1921.
Many of the early residents were actors and technicians from the movie industry.
There are approximately 160 homes In the area. There are Colonial-style bungalows, along some Italian, Renaissance, English, Mediterranean, Spanish, Prairie and Craftsman homes.
One early resident was Rudolph J. Berquist,
a cinematographer known for the silent films
Camille and
One Night in Rome
''One Night in Rome'' is a 1924 American silent drama film
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qua ...
. He built his home at 1400 N Ogden Drive in 1919.
In 1993, Spaulding Square was designated a
Historic Preservation Overlay Zone
The Historic Preservation Overlay Zone of the City of Los Angeles in California has been hailed by historic preservation advocates for its pioneering program, which designates not just buildings but entire neighborhoods or districts as worthy of h ...
(HPOZ) by the city of Los Angeles.
Geography
Spaulding Square is bounded by Orange Grove Avenue on the west, Stanley Avenue on the east,
Sunset Blvd on the north, and Fountain Avenue on the south.
In Media
Films shot in the neighborhood include:
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Halloween - 1530 N. Orange Grove
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A Nightmare on Elm Street
''A Nightmare on Elm Street'' is a 1984 American supernatural slasher film written and directed by Wes Craven and produced by Robert Shaye. It is the first installment in the ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'' franchise and stars Heather Langenka ...
- 428 N. Genese
Notable Residents
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Lucille Ball
Lucille Désirée Ball (August 6, 1911 – April 26, 1989) was an American actress, comedienne and producer. She was nominated for 13 Primetime Emmy Awards, winning five times, and was the recipient of several other accolades, such as the Golde ...
- actress
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Hugo Haas
Hugo Haas (19 February 1901 – 1 December 1968) was a Czech film actor, director and writer. He appeared in more than 60 films between 1926 and 1962, as well as directing 20 films between 1933 and 1962.
Life and career
Haas was born in B ...
- director
References
External links
Spaulding Square Community Website
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Neighborhoods in Hollywood, Los Angeles
Neighborhoods in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Historic Preservation Overlay Zones
Populated places established in 1916