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| LOS ANGELES ARCHITECTURE - AN ECLECTIC LANDSCAPE© A Custom-Created Fully-Escorted Luxury Tour (Limited to 14 persons) 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS IN THE "CITY OF ANGELS" OUR EXPERT destination personal tour GUIDE Laura Massino, published L.A. architectural historian, member of The Los Angeles Conservancy, the Historical Society of Southern California, the Society of Architectural Historians, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, holds a Masters Degree in architectural history. She has written extensively about the Los Angeles work of Frank Lloyd Wright, and did her Masters Thesis on the Postmodern Architecture of Los Angeles, a complete history of architecture in Los Angeles. She has authored several books on L.A.'s eclectic neighborhoods and their distinctive architectural styles reflective of their "period" in L.A.'s history. Laura Massino and Snobby Tours®, Inc. have custom-created the Itinerary for this Tour covering L.A.'s architectual history -- from extravagant mansions to opulent movie houses, grand apartments to elegant department stores, luxury hotels to utilitarian civic buildings. Architects featured include: Richard Neutra, R. M. Schindler, Greene & Greene, Frank Lloyd Wright and his son Lloyd Wright, Julia Morgan, John Lautner, Meyer & Holler, S. Charles Lee, Wallace Neff, I.M. Pei, Paul Williams, Jose Rafael Moneo, Arata Isozaki, Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Myron Hunt, and others. TOURING Highlights (partial list subject to change) Downtown L.A./Chinatown/Little Tokyo Reflects all three centuries of L.A. architecture within about four square miles -- the Victorian homes of Angelino Heights (L.A.'s first suburb) and the Bradbury Building (featured in the movie "Wolf", among others), City Hall and the Civic Center, Hearst's Herald Examiner Building (designed by Julia Morgan of Hearst Castle fame), Lady of Angeles Cathedral, and the new Disney Performance Hall. Pasadena At one time populated by L.A.'s "old money", most particularly the Chandlers (owners of the L.A. Times and upon whom the movie "Chinatown" is based), restrictive covenants, and exclusive country clubs, Pasadena is filled with early 20th century mansions and elegantly manicured grounds. Also known for having many Greene & Greene Craftsman-style masterpieces, the historic Langston Hotel, the Wrigley Mansion, and Old Town, Pasadena has also hosted for over 50 years, an annual Showcase House of Design making over a Old Pasadena mansion in April/May of each year. Silver Lake/Hollywood Known primarily for mid-20th century modern homes by Richard Neutra, Frank Lloyd Wright and his son Lloyd Wright which overlook L.A. Opulent Art Deco movie palaces of the 1920's and '30's, such as "The Egyptian" were built along Hollywood Boulevard where Hollywood royalty attended movie premiers. This area of L.A.has numerous structures designed by S. Charles Lee and Wallace Neff. Hancock Park/Miracle Mile/West Hollywood/Beverly Hills From the 1920's to the 1960's, the architectural styles of Rudolf (R.M.) Schindler and Paul Williams are heavily reflected in the residences, hotels, department stores, and office buildings, and in the re-gentrification and current alternative uses for many historic-cultural landmarks in this section of L.A. L.A. Westside/Brentwood/Santa Monica/Venice Located 20-miles from Downtown L.A., "the Beach" was a Sunday drive for L.A. residents in the early 20th century who built their "beach houses" along the coastline. The "Venice Canals" were designed to emulate the canals of Venice, Italy, but literally became uninhabitable due to poor drainage until the 1970's. Just as Pasadena was the domain of L.A.'s "old money", the "movie people" populated "The Westside", building their motion picture studios, mansions and country clubs along Sunset Boulevard, near the Beverly Hills Hotel and the UCLA campus. Homes which are "quintessentially" the 1950's and 1960's "ranch style" reflect the casual L.A. lifestyle which takes advantage of the mild weather, merging the indoors and outdoors. NOTE: Some evenings will be available for tour participants to attend additional theatre performances, concerts, etc., on their own at the various L.A. performing arts venues, if preferred. A listing of current performances, location, seating availability and ticket pricing can be obtained from the Hotel Concierge upon arrival. |
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| THIS SIGNATURE "ALL- INCLUSIVE" CUSTOM-CREATED LUXURY TOUR PACKAGE is a Snobby Tours®' Top Hat Luxury Tour© 7 Days/ 6 Nights "EARLY BIRD" RESERVATION DISCOUNT FOR ALL RESERVATIONS DEPOSITS RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 15, 2011 $3,625.00 per person, Double Occupancy Single Supplement: $780.00 FOR ALL RESERVATION DEPOSITS RECEIVED AFTER NOVEMBER 15, 2011 $3,875.00 per person, Double Occupancy Single Supplement: $900.00 (Tour is limited to 14 persons) YOUR "ALL-INCLUSIVE" LUXURY CUSTOM TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
MASSINO,
venue admissions, and all event ticketing for special programming and events included in the Itinerary;
Itinerary
TO SECURE YOUR RESERVATION: A Deposit of $1,500.00 will immediately secure your reservation. All Deposits are due in full on or by February 15, 2012. The Balance on your applicable Tour Package Fee is due on or by April 1, 2012. PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE: Your Tour Deposit may also be made in two installments: $750.00 due on or by January 15, 2012 $750.00 due on or by February 15, 2012 After we receive your Tour Deposit, if you wish to pay for your remaining Tour Package Balance in convenient monthly installments, please contact us for details and to make arrangements. Reservations Close: April 1, 2012 Deposits and Final Balances may be made by personal check, cashier's check or money order, or by credit card using the Pay Pal link on this Webpage. NOTE: A minimal surcharge will be assessed for payments made by credit card. TRAVEL PROTECTION INSURANCE: Travel protection insurance coverage is recommended. Snobby Tours®, Inc. is licensed to provide Speciality Insurance-Travel if you desire this optional coverage for any of our custom tours. NOTE: Insurance premiums must be paid at the same time as your Tour Deposit. Snobby Tours®, Inc. Tour and Event General Policies apply to all reservations. Late Reservations are subject to availability. "Early Bird" Reservation Discounts may NOT be combined with any other discount, gift certificate or special promotion. An additional 20% per person surcharge will be applied to all late reservations made after April 1, 2012. Snobby Tours®, Inc. Tour and Event General Policies apply to all itineraries and reservations. All itineraries herein have been custom-created by Snobby Tours®, Inc., and are protected under applicable Copyright Law against copyright infringement. No itinerary may be copied nor used in any manner in whole or in part by any person or entity without prior written consent from Snobby Tours®, Inc. SNOBBY TOURS®, INC. DONATIVE MISSION STATEMENT A portion of the Tour net proceeds for any Snobby Tour® which includes, or which is taken in collaboration with, a 501 (c)(3) arts or other nonprofit organization, may be donated annually to each such participatory 501 (c)(3) arts or other nonprofit organization by Snobby Tours®, Inc. All such donations are strictly confidential and are protected by the Privacy Act. DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Some aspects of any Tour itinerary may change, depending on local conditions. Choice and selection of transportation, lodging and other Tour Components may vary depending upon final Tour size and other factors, and generally do not affect Tour scheduling or published Tour fee. Trip arrival and return times are approximate, and may vary due to weather and/or other travel conditions. Where local or other circumstances necessitate itinerary variations and/or adjustments, such alterations are adapted into the Tour and generally do not affect the published Tour fee. Meals do not include desserts, except in buffets or specially pre-arranged Group Tour dining. Alcohol is not included except in designated Group Tour dining events. Deviations during the Tour by any tour participant(s) from the stated Group Tour Itinerary are at the sole risk and expense of such tour participant(s), and Snobby Tours®, Inc. assumes no liability therefor. Long-distance charges, toll calls and/or Internet usage by tour participants, laundry/dry cleaning services, or other individual personal services while on Tour are not covered in published Tour fee. Cancellations must be sent in writing by certified mail to Snobby Tours®, Inc. Cancellation of a reservation prior to date of tour or event, a “no-show”, or an early return from the Tour or event, may result in forfeiture of 100% of the individual published Tour fee or guaranteed group booking fee. Trip cancellation/Trip interruption insurance coverage is highly recommended. See Snobby Tours®, Inc.’s Tour and Event General Policies for all terms and conditions of travel. All content contained in this Site is provided for informational purposes only. |
This is one of our Americana Heritage Tours by Snobby Tours®,Inc.™ Tours focusing on people, places and events which have enriched America's culture, history and national pride. |
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Does Los Angeles have architecture which immediately is
associated with the "L.A. experience"?
Is there any particular architectural style which is "uniquely L.A."?
LOS ANGELES is the sum of all of its parts. Its eclectic
architecture reflects its history -- larger than life, rooted in the fantasy
of "the movies", extravagant, self-indulgent, "over the top" and
constantly "re-inventing" itself.
Los Angeles has been driven by the entertainment industry for over
100 years -- commencing with the "film business" which first came
West in the early 20th century in search of year-round sunlight and
mild weather.
By the 1920's, Adolph Zukor had built Paramount Studios, Louis B.
Mayer was filming westerns in the San Gabriel foothills, Harry
Chandler was creating a publishing empire, and orange groves were
making way for freeways -- igniting L.A.'s unwavering love affair with
the automobile.
With each decade in the 20th century, L.A.'s population exploded, the
city boundaries expanded, and imaginative, new architectural styles
were created to "fit the L.A. lifestyle".
This Snobby Tours®, Inc. Top Hat Escorted Luxury Tour,
limited to 14 persons, has been scheduled to be
concurrent with the 2012 Pasadena Showcase House
of Design -- in its 64th year supporting symphonic,
cultural and educational musically-oriented programs for
youth.
associated with the "L.A. experience"?
Is there any particular architectural style which is "uniquely L.A."?
LOS ANGELES is the sum of all of its parts. Its eclectic
architecture reflects its history -- larger than life, rooted in the fantasy
of "the movies", extravagant, self-indulgent, "over the top" and
constantly "re-inventing" itself.
Los Angeles has been driven by the entertainment industry for over
100 years -- commencing with the "film business" which first came
West in the early 20th century in search of year-round sunlight and
mild weather.
By the 1920's, Adolph Zukor had built Paramount Studios, Louis B.
Mayer was filming westerns in the San Gabriel foothills, Harry
Chandler was creating a publishing empire, and orange groves were
making way for freeways -- igniting L.A.'s unwavering love affair with
the automobile.
With each decade in the 20th century, L.A.'s population exploded, the
city boundaries expanded, and imaginative, new architectural styles
were created to "fit the L.A. lifestyle".
This Snobby Tours®, Inc. Top Hat Escorted Luxury Tour,
limited to 14 persons, has been scheduled to be
concurrent with the 2012 Pasadena Showcase House
of Design -- in its 64th year supporting symphonic,
cultural and educational musically-oriented programs for
youth.
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| "LOS ANGELES ARCHITECTURE - AN ECLECTIC LANDSCAPE"© Spring 2012Snobby Tours®' Top Hat Luxury Tour© May 8-14, 2012 |
| If the required maximum of 14 persons book this Heritage Tour, a portion of Snobby Tours®, Inc.'s net proceeds for this Tour will be donated to the PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE FOR THE ARTS, which since 1948 has awarded gifts and grants to support the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Pasadena Jr. Philharmonic, and other non-profit organizations that support local cultural and educational musically-oriented programs for youth. |
