Petitfils--Boos House
historic place
The Petitfils--Boos House is a historic place in Los Angeles, California. This Italian Renaissance Revival style mansion is located in the Windsor Square neighborhood. It was completed in 1922. Architect Charles F. Plummer designed the house for restaurateur Walter Petitfils. Plummer had previously designed commercial establishments for Petitfils and the Boos brothers. The two-story, 9,000-square-foot residence is clad in buff-colored glazed terra cotta. Some sources suggest it may be the only single-family residence in the world clad in Gladding McBean architectural terra cotta tiles. Inside, a notable ceiling mural was designed by Anthony Heinsbergen. In 1927, Walter Petitfils sold the property to his friends, Henry and Cassie Boos. Henry Boos was a businessman known for pioneering the cafeteria concept in Los Angeles. The Petitfils--Boos House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. It was also designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 2006. This house is significant for its distinctive architectural style and its contribution to the historic character of the Windsor Square neighborhood.