Wilson House, William Kesling, Builder/Designer, 1936
One of only a handful of remaining William Kesling's 'Modern Structures' built in Silver Lake between 1935 and 1937, the Wilson House is a fine expression of the 'Streamline Moderne' style that Kesling brought within reach of the average homebuyer in 1936 (the original cost: $3,590).
Many of Kesling's Silver Lake homes were built on relatively small, steep hillside lots. Note that the front of the house, as seen in this photo, has a narrow band of horizontal windows, elevated for privacy (while allowing light), while the back of the house has walls of glass to maximize the view, as will be seen in subsequent photographs.
The restored home, located at 1831 Fanning Street, has recently (October 2006) come on the market for $1,199,000. Thanks to Richard Stanley, the realtor who has the listing on the home, for giving me the opportunity to take these photos. Richard also advises that the house, described in Patrick Pascal's fascinating book on William Kesling, 'Kesling Modern Structures', as the 'Hunter House', is really the 'Wilson House', as described in the building permit. Thank you, Richard for your excellent research!
Many of Kesling's Silver Lake homes were built on relatively small, steep hillside lots. Note that the front of the house, as seen in this photo, has a narrow band of horizontal windows, elevated for privacy (while allowing light), while the back of the house has walls of glass to maximize the view, as will be seen in subsequent photographs.
The restored home, located at 1831 Fanning Street, has recently (October 2006) come on the market for $1,199,000. Thanks to Richard Stanley, the realtor who has the listing on the home, for giving me the opportunity to take these photos. Richard also advises that the house, described in Patrick Pascal's fascinating book on William Kesling, 'Kesling Modern Structures', as the 'Hunter House', is really the 'Wilson House', as described in the building permit. Thank you, Richard for your excellent research!
