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Burbank Historical Society

4.7 (11 reviews)
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Cris I.

I had been wanting to visit this museum in my own city of Burbank but it took a long, long time before I was finally able to make it. It's because they are one only open on weekends from 1-4pm when I'm particularly busy with family and/or friends gatherings. Until one Saturday afternoon that I was free so I was finally able to visit. Friendly docents were ready to welcome you as soon as you walk in. Admission is free but donations are welcome. I'm amazed how much artifacts, valuables, novelties, and collections are in here that tells the history of Burbank from 1880's. From then, Burbank raised from being a agricultural area to Lockheed era during the war and to be recognized the entertainment capital of the world. The biggest surprise I saw in this museum was actually the memorabilia of Debbie Reynolds who was Miss Burbank 1948. On display was the gown she wore on her coronation night plus the trophy. This is a two story building which you can freely roam on your own pace. It's easy to navigate as the path to each room was carefully arranged from beginning to end. There are numerous restrooms upstairs or downstairs.

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Cute little free museum in Burbank. Strange, quirky, dusty, perfect for a Saturday. Great place for lovers of cars, history, and Americana.

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Very nice litle museum, run by wonderful people. A must see if you like to know about Burbank history.

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“The biggest surprise I saw in this museum was actually the memorabilia of Debbie Reynolds who was Miss Burbank 1948.”

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Garden of Oz - We must have just missed it, we drive by before noon and it looked closed. Not sure if it has been open since before covid.

Garden of Oz

4.7(11 reviews)
3.3 mi•Hollywood Hills

Magical garden hidden in a private home. It is open to the public two hours a week while the…read moregardener works on the garden: Thursdays, 10am-noon. However, these hours are contingent on the gardener, who may not show up or may come late / leave early. If you're coming from afar, it might be a good idea to email the owner at gardenofoz@me.com and ask about that particular week. I found the email address on a webpage about the garden. I emailed at the start of the week when I wanted to come but heard back the following week. Turns out the gardener had car trouble so the garden was closed the previous week. The owner did email me back again letting me know the garden would be open the following week, which was nice of her. So, if you're driving from afar, reach out to confirm. Don't come at the last minute just in case the gardener leaves early. It's not the easiest to access but hey, this is a private home and we're lucky to have any access to it. This is interesting for anyone who loves folk art, mosaics, outsider art, etc. It's a large space with a lot to look at. No photography is allowed. Parking is on the street. The streets are narrow and hilly but there should be available parking within a reasonable distance.

Cool place to visit if you're into folk art. My visit was short since there's only a two hour…read morewindow that you can visit on Thursdays. Some areas are in need of repair; some loose pieces were on the ground so look where you step. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to take photos here. There is no parking on this narrow street so you'll have to park and walk.

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The Los Feliz Murder Mansion

3.2(5 reviews)
4.2 mi•Los Feliz

On the night of December 6, 1959, Dr. Harold Perelson struck his wife to death with a hammer and…read morethen severely beat his teenage daughter in the mansion located on a Los Feliz hilltop. The daughter was able to escape and run to a neighbor's home and call police. Meanwhile, Dr. Perelson proceeded to kill himself by drinking a glass of acid. Since this incident in 1959, the 1925 Spanish Revival mansion has remained vacant and perfectly untouched. If you were to peer through the windows of the home you would see that the Christmas tree, the presents, and the interior décor have remained just as it did the night of the murders. A few months after the murders the home was sold at auction to a couple who used the home mainly for property storage. After they died around 1994 the property was passed on to their son who has continued to keep the property as is. It's worth mentioning that there is another famous spooky home that sits directly behind this one, the Frank Lloyd Wright's Ennis House. http://articles.latimes.com/2009/feb/06/local/me-mansion6

I know what you're thinking - why are you bothering to review this when it's not even actually an…read moreattraction? I guess this stands as a warning to other people with morbid curiosity. This is literally just a house, on a cul de sac that's impossible to back out of. I know people love to come and take a gander, but there's nothing to see. Listen, I love true crime, spooky things, et cetera but this is just a waste. There's nothing supernatural here. This is just a sad story about a mentally ill man and some clueless investors, nothing more. See it if you must, since it is an interesting piece of history, but don't be surprised if it's a waste of time.

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High Tower Elevator

4.9(7 reviews)
4.5 mi•Hollywood Hills

High Tower is a hidden gem of Los Angeles, minutes away from Highland. It's a place you need to…read morelove the city in order to discover it and enjoy its beauty. It takes research and preparation and it's worth it! My husband loves movies like "The Long Goodbye" and "Dead Again", LA based thrillers, so that's how we discovered High Tower Elevator because they used it as a location for these cool films. So we looked into it. More trivia, it is mentioned by Michael Connelly in his novels ("Echo Park) and he used to live here, cool, tight? Hard to find parking in the area, but since we got tickets for the Bowl and we were parked in their lot, we figured we should take advantage and walk to it. Just a few minutes walk, from Highland, we took a right on Camrose and another right on High Tower Drive and here you are! If you want to see it closer, take a right on Los Altos (stairs) and another right on Broadview Terrace and you will be able to see the building and the elevator closer up! A quick hike up the stairs, nothing really. At 2200 Broadview Terrace, there's a Frank Lloyd Wright House, the Otto Bolman House. Lots of hidden gems, art deco beauties around, great views of the city and of the hills around. There is even a bench to sit, relax, admire the beauty around. Fun excursion in our own city where there's always something new to discover, something unique and original. The elevator is for residents only, but it was fun to see it. The tower is inspired by Italian campaniles, built in the 20's. Great slice of LA history, always great to dig deep and find great places off the beaten path!

Stunning and romantic. Transport yourself to Italy at the turn of the 20th century. But be warned,…read morein order to ride the lift you need a magical key.

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