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We will meet in the parking lot or sidewalk next to parking lot at Barnsdall Park then go up the hill to see the Frank Lloyd Wright (Hollyhock house) homes.It is a UNESCO world heritage site. https://www.barnsdall.org/. After we return can get tickets and go inside.
We will see great view of LA up there. Then we will walk go to see the house designed by his son, the Sowden house AKA as Jaws house. The Aviator was filmed there and many other movies. Can read the connection of the house to Black Dalia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Sowden_House
Then we will up the hills--some streets have NO sidewalks up there so we will have to walk on the street in the hills! Must be on lookout for cars! You are responsible for yourself!
We will see the Ennis House which was in Blade Runner and many other movies: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ennis_House

Across the street from the Ennis house is Los Feliz murder house which was left vacant for decades. Link: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/los-feliz-murder-mansion

Optional to see another Frank Lloyd Wright home--we aren't going since it is further out, but you can go on your own. Samuel Novarro House by Lloyd Wright. It is in Los Feliz too, but further west.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel-Novarro_House

Walk is approx 5 miles RT. No one in bad health since we are going up hills!

Note: Date can change so check back. Rain postpones.

Afterwards social Handel Ice Cream at 4531 Hollywood Blvd.

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