Villa Bonita, Hollywood, California
historic place
Located in Hollywood, California, Villa Bonita is an historic apartment building in Los Angeles County. Designed by architect Frank Webster, this seven-story residential building was constructed in 1929. It showcases the Spanish Colonial Revival architectural style. Villa Bonita was originally built to house the cast and crew of director Cecil B. DeMille. Over the years, notable residents have included Errol Flynn and Francis Ford Coppola. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. In 2009, it was declared a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. A historical marker, erected in 2009 by the City of Los Angeles, states: 'Villa Bonita. Spanish Colonial Revival style. Frank Webster, architect. Built 1929. Declared 2009, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 956, Cultural Heritage Commission, City of Los Angeles.' Villa Bonita remains a significant example of multi-unit housing from Hollywood's early film industry era.