Garbutt House, Historic mansion in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, United States.
The 20-room concrete residence spans 15,000 square feet and stands 228 feet high on a hilltop overlooking Silver Lake reservoir.
Frank A. Garbutt, an inventor and film industry figure, built this concrete mansion between 1926 and 1928 with innovative safety features against fires.
The National Register of Historic Places listed this property in 1987, recognizing its architectural and historical value to Los Angeles.
Located at 1809 Apex Avenue, the mansion features steel-reinforced doors, bronze window frames, and marble floors throughout its structure.
The first floor concrete foundation required a continuous two-day pouring session to complete the structural base of the mansion.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 34.08972,-118.26250
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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