Located on the fringes of the beautiful Drake Park, the stately Bembridge House is one of the city's finest architectural treasures. Constructed as the private residence in 1906, the grand house features Queen Anne and Victorian architectural influences. High ceilings, fine woodwork and ornate furnishings speak of the opulent lifestyle of one of the city's elite businessmen. Visitors can get a glimpse into the impeccably preserved residence through tours conducted every Tuesday and Saturday.
Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum is a great place to visit with family, friends or groups. Open only on Sundays, this museum lets visitors ride over bridges and tunnels on steam, electric or diesel trains. The museum consists of great piece of information to educate visitors about the railroad history and the history of Live steamers. There are miniature tracks and engines located all around the area. Visitors can also take great photographs at the several engine layouts and other model trains. Visitors can also tour around the Walt Disney Barn.
The Bradbury Building is the one of the most impressive Victorian buildings that remains in L.A. Determined to build a lasting monument as his final real estate development, millionaire Lewis Bradbury rejected conventional designs and urged draftsman George Wyman to give the building a more futuristic twist. Wyman initially turned down the offer as unprofessional, but was supposedly persuaded to change his mind after communicating with his deceased brother using a Ouija board. He ultimately created a masterpiece of oak paneling, tiled stairs, wrought-iron railings, open-cage elevators and a glass roof, which illuminates all.
This cemetery is as Hollywood as they come. Genuine elegance is provided by its Egyptian temples, Greek statues and Roman memorials. This is the final resting place for some of the most famous names in early Hollywood history including Cecil B. DeMille, Douglas Fairbanks and Rudolph Valentino. The Paramount Studios lot lies adjacent to these grounds, and many of its stars have been buried here. Some of the more impressive grave sites include the water-guarded mausoleum of William A. Clark, Jr. and Douglas Fairbanks’ monument and reflecting pool.
Once the winter home of the Gamble family, Gamble House was designed by Charles and Henry Greene in 1908. Regarded as one of the masterpieces of the Craftsman style, the architects also contributed designs to many of the furnishings. The house is maintained by the USC School of Architecture, and is now used as a study center and a getaway for visiting scholars. The loop of Arroyo Terrace behind Westmoreland Place reveals several other similar bungalows designed by the Greene brothers, during the first decade of the 20th century. Tours last about an hour and require no reservation.