Patio del Moro, Historic apartment building in West Hollywood, US.
Patio del Moro is a residential complex on Fountain Avenue composed of seven maisonette apartments featuring Andalusian-inspired architectural details. A distinctive copper-topped Tunisian tower anchors the ensemble and creates a unified courtyard environment.
Patio del Moro was built in 1925 by Arthur and Nina Zwebell, who designed it in the Moorish architectural style. The complex holds seven maisonette apartments, among them Villa del Key Moro, La Casita and Casa del Alegria. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986 and became a contributing property to the North Harper Avenue Historic District in 1996.
The seven maisonettes carry Spanish names, from Villa del Key Moro to Casa del Alegria, given by Arthur and Nina Zwebell when they built the complex in 1925. Residents have included Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Joan Fontaine, Humphrey Bogart, Suzanne Pleshette and Joyce Van Patten.
The complex sits within a residential neighborhood and can be viewed from the street and surrounding areas. Access to private units is not available, but the exterior architecture and courtyard design are visible to passersby.
The seven maisonettes carry individual names: Villa del Key Moro, La Casita, Casita para una Estrellita, Casa del Sol, Patio del Fuente, Casa del Orienta and Casa del Alegria. The complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986 and became a contributing property to the North Harper Avenue Historic District in 1996.
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