Ernest and Florence Bent Halstead House and Grounds
| Ernest and Florence Bent Halstead House and Grounds | |
|---|---|
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The Bent-Halstead House | |
| Location | 4200 Glenalbyn Drive, Los Angeles |
| Built | 1912 |
| Architectural style(s) | American Craftsman |
| Owner | Private |
| Designated | November 4, 1988 |
| Reference no. | 394 |
The Ernest and Florence Bent Halstead House is an American Craftsman style home built in 1912 in Los Angeles, California.
History
Built in 1912, the Bent-Halstead House was designed by the firm of Eager & Eager for Ernest Bent. It was later owned by Bent's sister, Florence Bent-Halstead. The house features a floor plan similar to a Ranch-style house, far ahead of its time.[1]
The Bent brothers' construction company built the Devil's Gate Dam in the Arroyo Seco in Pasadena, California, and the Sweetwater Dam in San Diego County, California.
Historic-Cultural Monument
The Ernest and Florence Bent Halstead House and Grounds is a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, declared Monument #394 on November 4, 1988. It had been nominated by Charles J. Fisher and the Highland Park Heritage Trust.[2]
The house is located at 4200 Glenalbyn Drive in Mt. Washington, Los Angeles, and is currently owned by Jonathan A. Wright and James Eric Womack.
