I love it when I find photos of gorgeous buildings that have survived into the 21st century. Case in point is this 8-bedroom replica of a Norman castle. It was built in 1927 for Milton Wolf at 2869 Durand Drive in the Hollywood hills. He was a Hollywoodland developer and it looks like he picked an el primo spot for himself overlooking the Hollywood Reservoir. As you can imagine with a place that looks like this, it’s quite a history including rumors of a secret tunnel and a Prohibition-era speakeasy. According to Curbed LA, Debbie Reynolds, Marlon Brando, and the Beatles have all been occupants at various times. Best of all, it’s still around and in excellent condition.
Close-up view of the garage entrance to Wolf’s Lair located at 2869 Durand Drive in the Hollywood Hills, circa 1930s:
Panorama of Hollywoodland with Wolf’s Lair castle:
Very interesting photo. I don’t recall seeing that lone tower at the side of the original entrance drive. As seen in later photos, it was capped with a turret and blended into the gate house that was added at a later date.
I helped Mr. Wolfe’s party guests park their cars. And later helped those guests find them. Mr. Wolfe a customer at Texaco station run by a Dick Hillman down on Beachwood shopping area. Stan Kenton also lived in the area and a lot of others connected to theater, etc. Robert Goshay. dob 1931
I love it when I find photos of gorgeous buildings that have survived into the 21st century. Case in point is this 8-bedroom replica of a Norman castle. It was built in 1927 for Milton Wolf at 2869 Durand Drive in the Hollywood hills. He was a Hollywoodland developer and it looks like he picked an el primo spot for himself overlooking the Hollywood Reservoir. As you can imagine with a place that looks like this, it’s quite a history including rumors of a secret tunnel and a Prohibition-era speakeasy. According to Curbed LA, Debbie Reynolds, Marlon Brando, and the Beatles have all been occupants at various times. Best of all, it’s still around and in excellent condition.
It appears it has been trimmed some by the road.
Very interesting photo. I don’t recall seeing that lone tower at the side of the original entrance drive. As seen in later photos, it was capped with a turret and blended into the gate house that was added at a later date.
I don’t like white castles.
I helped Mr. Wolfe’s party guests park their cars. And later helped those guests find them. Mr. Wolfe a customer at Texaco station run by a Dick Hillman down on Beachwood shopping area. Stan Kenton also lived in the area and a lot of others connected to theater, etc. Robert Goshay. dob 1931