Villa de Leon (Leon Kauffmann residence) and the coast beyond, Pacific Palisades, 1929

Description

34.042062963450476, -118.56623411178589, Exterior view of the Villa de Leon and the coastline of Pacific Palisades and Topanga beyond, from Porto Marina Way. The entry way of the Italianate villa is framed by nude statues on tall pillars and a car is parked just within the entry. To the left is a paved terrace with a stairway down to a terraced garden overlooking the ocean., The Villa de Leon is located at 17948 Porto Marina Way. Designed by Kenneth MacDonald Jr. and built in 1927, it is one of the largest villas in Southern California., Text from nitrate negative sleeve: 1459-1460-1461-1462, 8/8/29, Leon Kauffman home, Castellamarre, Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.