View From The Hollyhock House

The Hollyhock House

Frank LLoyd Wright was hired by Aline Barnsdall in 1919 to build the Hollyhock House. The house was built on a site known as Olive Hill in Hollywood and offers wonderful views of Los Angeles and Hollywood Hills. Aline had a passion for the arts and theatre and was looking to develop an innovative theatrical community. Wright himself referred to the structure as California Romanza which is a musical term that means, "freedom to make one's own form".

The following is a quote written by Mr. Wright in aletter to Ms. Barnsdall."Well--the building stands...It is yours for what it has cost you. It is mine for what it has cost me. And it is for all mankind...Whatever its birth pangs, it will take its place as your contribution and mine to the vexed life of our time"

(All information taken from the Friends of the Hollyhock House website)