Andalusia
Also known as: City of Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument No. 435
Why it's listed
Andalusia is a 1926 courtyard apartment complex on Havenhurst Drive in Los Angeles, near Sunset and Laurel Canyon boulevards. Arthur and Nina Wilcox Zwebell designed and built it with stucco walls, terra cotta tile roofing, wooden balconies and ceramic tile details. Nine units and a caretaker basement apartment surround a central garden courtyard with a tiled fountain and outdoor fireplace, and eight brick garages flank the property. Individual units have fireplaces, clerestory windows and original tile stairways, and the owner's unit includes a circular brick tower. It was listed for architecture. The nomination presents it as an excellent example of Spanish Colonial Revival design and as perhaps the best work of the Zwebells, who helped define deluxe courtyard housing in Los Angeles between 1910 and the 1930s. The building retains much original fabric, including stucco never replaced, original lighting fixtures and decorative ironwork.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it is an excellent example of Spanish Colonial Revival design and of the work of Arthur and Nina Zwebell, who were originators of the refined deluxe court in Los Angeles. It is described as perhaps their most accomplished building and a fine example of courtyard housing, a type indigenous to Los Angeles.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 03000775, listed August 21, 2003. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1471-1475 Havenhurst Dr., Los Angeles |
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| County | Los Angeles County |
| Listed | August 21, 2003 |
| Reference number | 03000775 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1926 |
| Architect / builder | Zwebell, Arthur and Nina Wilcox |
| Architectural style | Spanish Colonial Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in fine condition with few alterations since construction; plumbing and electrical systems were modernized in the 1990s and the landscaping was restored. Historic and current use is multiple dwelling. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 34.09773, -118.36789 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 03000775.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4753515
- This listing as JSON
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