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Feb 3Liked by Esotouric's Secret Los Angeles

Fantastic research and presentation of the facts. I love the photos. Richard and Kim, you look great. I support you 100 percent.

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Thank you, Babs!

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Feb 3Liked by Esotouric's Secret Los Angeles

Also, I am faced with a living nightmare - the magnificent Hatterschied House on 14535 Killion Street , Sherman Oaks has a fence in front of it. What can be done to save this 1927 Spanish Colonial Revival ? It is in perfect condition - all 3,000 square feet, oak floors, art deco fixtures, Bachelder tiled fireplace. It is a crime to demolish it.

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We're so sorry about the Hatterschied House--you fought hard for it. Checking permits, it looks like demolition is happening, and they want to split the parcel as a small lot development. https://www.ladbsservices2.lacity.org/OnlineServices/PermitReport/PermitResults/83305

Can you photograph it? Maybe ask the owner about salvaging some historic features or plants? It's not enough, but it's something.

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I wonder if anyone can buy these houses and move them to another location? I grew up on Riverside Dr. near Cahuenga when the freeway was being built in the 50’s or 60’s. One of my strongest memories is watching all the houses being relocated by huge trucks. I wonder where they all went?

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Land was cheaper then, and house moving was cheaper, too.

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Feb 3Liked by Esotouric's Secret Los Angeles

In gratitude for your service to the community. Your perseverance and dedication are extraordinary! I so enjoy your heart-warming documentaries. What happened to the Monastery in Hollywood?

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Thank you, Thelma. The Monastery's future remains in a state of uncertainty, but last month the chapel was closed along with the gates, so the public can no longer access the front of the property. Apparently if you order pumpkin bread, Carlos will bring it out to you.

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