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Hollywood’s first 50 years, until the freeway paved paradise in 1954

1530 Easterly Terrace: Skinner House by William Kesling

Mar 28
3 min read

Three people inspect a modern two-story house, with stairs leading up. A vintage car, construction debris in front. Mood is analytical. — 1530 Easterly Terrace under construction in 1936 (UCLA Library Digital Collections)

It’s still under construction here, but you might recognize this house since it made the rounds on Instagram in February 2026, when it was up for rent.

White modernist house surrounded by lush green trees and landscaping. Large windows and cacti in the garden, driveway in front. — 1530 Easterly Terrace in 2026 (TakeSunset.com)

The Skinner House at 1530 Easterly Terrace was built by architect William Kesling for Mancil Skinner, a freight company owner, and his third wife Rubie (pictured above in 1936).