St. Andrews Bungalow Court, Historic bungalow court in Hollywood, California, US.
St. Andrews Bungalow Court is a 1919–20 grouping of 15 wood-frame bungalows in the Colonial Revival style at 1514–1544 North St. Andrews Place in Hollywood. The small houses are arranged around a shared central courtyard on a modest lot, forming an enclosed court. The complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 with 15 contributing buildings.
The complex was built between 1919 and 1920 by Fay Sudrow during a period of rapid growth and housing demand in Los Angeles. It was created at a time when bungalow courts were becoming a popular and practical housing solution for expanding urban areas.
St. Andrews Bungalow Court takes its name from North St. Andrews Place, the Hollywood street where it stands. The 15 units were built as an owner/builder investment for widow Fay Sudrow, with inexpensive wood-frame construction and no architect; plans for part of the complex may have been bought from a design service. Visitors can still read this in the plain, unornamented facades facing the shared court.
The entire site is small and easy to walk through, making it simple to view from the street or courtyard areas. Since it is a residential neighborhood, visitors should be respectful of residents and avoid trespassing on private property.
The court appears in the 2007 film Alvin and the Chipmunks and its 2009 and 2015 sequels as the home of Dave Seville, played by Jason Lee. The 1998 National Register listing counted 15 contributing buildings.
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