Elkay Apartments facts for kids
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Elkay Apartments
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| Location | 638-642 Kelton Avenue, Westwood, Los Angeles, California |
| Built | 1948 |
| Architect | Richard Neutra |
| Governing body | private |
| Designated | June 21, 1988 |
| Reference no. | 368 |
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The Elkay Apartments is a special old building in the Westwood area of Los Angeles, California. It has two floors and five separate apartments, making it a multi-family home. This building is known for its unique design and history.
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Building History
Designed by a Famous Architect
The Elkay Apartments was designed in 1948 by a very famous architect named Richard Neutra. He was known for his modern and unique building styles. The building was finished in the same year, 1948.
Built for a Musician
The apartments were built for a musician named Louis Kievman. He was a violist, which means he played the viola, an instrument similar to a violin. The name "Elkay" comes from his initials, "L.K."
Part of a Special Collection
The Elkay Apartments is one of several buildings in the North West Westwood Village area that Richard Neutra designed. Other buildings he created nearby include the Landfair Apartments and the Strathmore Apartments. The Elkay Apartments is also right next to the Kelton Apartments, which Neutra designed for himself in 1941. The Elkay Apartments was the last building Neutra designed in this specific part of Westwood.
A Protected Landmark
On June 21, 1988, the City of Los Angeles decided that the Elkay Apartments was a very important building. They officially named it a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. This means the building is recognized for its historical and architectural value, and it is protected so it can be preserved for the future.
