C.E. Toberman Estate facts for kids
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Toberman, C. E., Estate
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Charles Toberman Estate, 2008
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 Location in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Location in California
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1847 Camino Palmero St, Los Angeles, California |
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| Built | 1926 |
| Architect | Russell & Alpaugh |
| Architectural style | Mission Revival-Spanish Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 83001205 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | September 15, 1983 |
The C. E. Toberman Estate, also called Villa Las Colinas, is a large, beautiful mansion in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. It was built in the Mission Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival styles. This historic home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It also became a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1984.
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Building a Dream Home
In 1922, Charles E. Toberman hired architects Russell & Alpaugh. He wanted them to design his dream house. It took two years to build, finishing in 1924. The estate sits on a large, 2-acre lot.
The main house has 19 rooms and is about 9,800 square feet. It features eight fireplaces and special cut-crystal doorknobs. There's also a separate guest apartment and garage. A cool feature is the indoor swimming pool area. It has a 30 by 50-foot tiled pool with changing rooms under skylights.
Fun Features of the Estate
When Charles Toberman lived there, the estate was like a private club. It had an enclosed swimming pool, tennis courts, and even a small nine-hole golf course. There were also beautiful formal gardens. Toberman lived to be 101 years old. He remembered his home as a lively place for fun and relaxation.
The "Father of Hollywood"
The house was built for Charles E. Toberman (1880-1981). He was a famous real estate developer. People called him "Mr. Hollywood" or the "Father of Hollywood." This is because he helped build many famous places in Hollywood. These include the Hollywood Bowl, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, and the Roosevelt Hotel. He also developed the Grauman's Egyptian Theatre.
The Toberman family lived in this grand estate until 1941. The house was on a very exclusive street in Hollywood. Famous neighbors included Bette Davis, Errol Flynn, Samuel Goldwyn, and Al Jolson.
A Historic Landmark
In 1980, the Toberman estate sold for $1 million. This was a record price for a house in that area at the time. It was later listed for sale again in 1982 for $1.5 million.
The estate earned its spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. This happened after attorney Donald L. Hunt bought and fixed up the property. Later, it was officially named Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #285. This means it's an important part of Los Angeles history.
A Star on Screen
The Toberman Estate has often been used for filming movies and TV shows. In 1990, it was a main location for the movie Where Sleeping Dogs Lie.
Fans of the HBO show Entourage might recognize it. The estate was used as the home of the character Vincent Chase in the first two seasons. It also appeared in the sixth season. Today, the estate is known as "Villa Las Colinas." It is often rented out for parties and special events.
Fire at the Estate
On August 30, 2009, a fire started in the kitchen of the main house. Over 130 firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire Department quickly arrived. The fire spread to the attic. It took more than two hours to put out the flames. Two firefighters had minor injuries.
