ブリトニー・ワードさんのインスタグラム動画 - (ブリトニー・ワードInstagram)「Let’s talk architecture, When I started renovating my personal residence I thought about the story I wanted it to tell. Our home was initially built in the 1980’s but I wanted to add some proper history in it and that meant adding some old architectural elements back in. I started with these absolutely stunning gates salvaged from the famous “enchanted hill”. A little history on this property One of the great “power” couples of silent Hollywood, Fred Thomson and Frances Marion were counted among Cinemaland’s most popular pairs during the ten years they spent together in the heady twenties before their fairy tale existence was shattered by Fred’s sudden and tragic death on Christmas Day 1928 at age 38. Upon its completion in 1925, the Thomsons bestowed the dreamy yet wholly appropriate name of “The Enchanted Hill,” upon their fantastical new estate at the end of Angelo Drive. By now the estate had expanded to fifteen acres and would ultimately grow to 120 before it was all over with. Although newly built, the Enchanted Hill looked as if it had been in place for a century thanks to Neff’s sensitive and skilled design, an Andalusian Cortijo magically transported from the sunny hills of Spain to the sunny hills of Southern California. Fred and Frances, their two children (and no doubt Silver King) were delighted with their new home, a feeling shared by rave reviews in the architectural press. In an extensive piece in Arts & Decoration in 1927, noted interior designer Charles Ray Glass walked readers through a virtual tour of the Enchanted Hill. Care to join us? The approach to the estate is by broad winding road that carries one in easy grades up the gradually ascending hills. Entrance to the house is gained through an archway into a cobbled court, guarded in true Spanish style by the lodge keeper’s apartment. Sadly this property was torn down by Paul Allen of Microsoft in the 1990’s. The enchanted hill lot still sits empty to this day. I feel honored to be the new caretaker of these beautiful gates. Respecting our history, and architecture is so important! Video @oddcerebrum」9月22日 2時36分