Château Élysée facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Château Élysée |
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Château Élysée, now the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre
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| Location | 5930-5936 Franklin Ave, 5925-5939 Yucca St, 1806-1830 Tamarind Ave, Los Angeles, California |
| Built | 1927 |
| Architect | Arthur E. Harvey; built by: Luther T. Mayo, Inc. |
| Architectural style(s) | Châteauesque |
| Governing body | Church of Scientology |
| Designated | September 23, 1987 |
| Reference no. | 329 |
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The Château Élysée is a famous building in Los Angeles, California. It was first built as a fancy apartment building for movie stars. It looks like a beautiful French castle from the 1600s! A talented architect named Arthur E. Harvey designed it. The Château Élysée was built in the 1920s, a time when Hollywood was growing fast. Today, it is known as The Manor Hotel and is used by the Church of Scientology.
A Home for Hollywood Stars
Construction of the Château Élysée began in 1927. It was built on a large, three-acre property. This property used to belong to the Ince family. The building has four stories and 77 apartments. It also had beautiful gardens, a tennis court, and even a small stream. There are also very old rubber trees on the property.
The Château Élysée was created by Elinor K. Ince. She was the wife of Thomas H. Ince, a very successful filmmaker from the silent movie era. Mrs. Ince wanted to provide a special home for the many artists moving to Hollywood.
Famous Residents of the Château Élysée
Many famous actors and artists lived here in the 1930s and 1940s. Imagine living in the same building as these stars!
- Bette Davis
- Errol Flynn (he lived in room 211)
- Edward G. Robinson (room 216)
- Carole Lombard (room 305)
- Edgar Rice Burroughs (room 408), who wrote the Tarzan books
- Humphrey Bogart (room 603)
- Clark Gable (room 604)
- Ginger Rogers (room 705)
- Ed Sullivan (room 501), a famous TV host
- Gracie Allen and George Burns (room 609), a famous comedy duo
- Other stars included Lillian Gish, Katharine Hepburn, George Gershwin, and Cary Grant.
The Château Élysée operated like a hotel. It offered daily maid service to its residents. Meals were served in a formal dining room. It became a popular place for glamorous parties. Many important Hollywood figures visited often.
The Château Élysée Today
Since 1969, the building has been used by the Church of Scientology. It serves as their "Celebrity Centre." The Church has owned the building since 1973. Some floors are now hotel rooms, but only for church members. The top floors are used as offices.
You can take free guided tours of this historic building. This allows the public to see its beautiful architecture. The Château also has a restaurant called Renaissance. It is known for its French style.
On September 23, 1987, the City of Los Angeles recognized the building's importance. They declared it Historical National Monument #329. The buildings and grounds were carefully restored in 1992.
