Villa Italia

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Italian Renaissance Revival

Constructed in 1931, the building embodies distinctive characteristics and is a prime, intact example of Italianate style architecture. This style of architecture is characterized by widely overhanging eaves with decorative brackets beneath and tall, narrow windows, commonly arched or curved above. The "Villa Italia" was constructed as a high density apartment building. These taller residential structures were meant to emulate the taller apartment buildings in New York City, familiar to those in the entertainment industry who were relocating to Los Angeles. For this reason, the building reflects significant geographical patterns, specifically those associated with the growth and relocation of the entertainment industry. It constitutes a significant representation of the community planning methods of this particular time and geographic location.