Frederick Mitchell Mooers House
historic place
The Frederick Mitchell Mooers House, located at 818 South Bonnie Brae Street in Los Angeles, is an ornate Victorian residence. Built in 1894, it was originally constructed for F.L. Wright and May Gertrude Wright. In late 1898, the house was purchased by Frederick Mitchell Mooers, a wealthy gold miner known as the 'Yellow Aster mining king,' who resided here until his death in 1900. This distinctive home showcases a blend of Queen Anne, Richardsonian Romanesque, and Moorish Revival architectural styles. Its facade features ornamental woodwork, asymmetrical details, and a three-story tower topped with an onion dome. The house was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1967, and a historical marker on site describes it as 'A prototype of distinctive architecture of the boom of the 80's.' It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 3, 1976. The Frederick Mitchell Mooers House remains a notable example of West Coast Victorian architecture.