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"he Murphy Ranch is a ranch built in Rustic Canyon, Los Angeles in the 1930s by Winona and Norman Stephens,[1][2] who were sympathizers of the anti-semitic, white supremacist Silver Legion of America.[3] The owner of record in 1933 was Jessie M. Murphy.[2] Designed as a base for Nazi activities in the U.S.,[4] it was intended to be capable of being self-sustaining for long periods. The compound had a water storage tank, a fuel tank, a bomb shelter, and various outbuildings and bunkers. The estate's main gate was designed by Paul Williams, a well-known African-American architect in the Southern California area.
On Monday, December 8, 1941, the day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, local police occupied the compound and detained members of the 50-strong caretaker force.[5]
As of 1990, it was abandoned and in a state of disrepair, and covered in graffiti.[2] The site is currently owned by the city of Los Angeles. In early 2016, many of the ranch buildings were demolished, as they were deemed unsafe. A few buildings remain."
"he Murphy Ranch is a ranch built in Rustic Canyon, Los Angeles in the 1930s by Winona and Norman Stephens,[1][2] who were sympathizers of the anti-semitic, white supremacist Silver Legion of America.[3] The owner of record in 1933 was Jessie M. Murphy.[2] Designed as a base for Nazi activities in the U.S.,[4] it was intended to be capable of being self-sustaining for long periods. The compound had a water storage tank, a fuel tank, a bomb shelter, and various outbuildings and bunkers. The estate's main gate was designed by Paul Williams, a well-known African-American architect in the Southern California area.
On Monday, December 8, 1941, the day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, local police occupied the compound and detained members of the 50-strong caretaker force.[5]
As of 1990, it was abandoned and in a state of disrepair, and covered in graffiti.[2] The site is currently owned by the city of Los Angeles. In early 2016, many of the ranch buildings were demolished, as they were deemed unsafe. A few buildings remain."
"he Murphy Ranch is a ranch built in Rustic Canyon, Los Angeles in the 1930s by Winona and Norman Stephens,[1][2] who were sympathizers of the anti-semitic, white supremacist Silver Legion of America.[3] The owner of record in 1933 was Jessie M. Murphy.[2] Designed as a base for Nazi activities in the U.S.,[4] it was intended to be capable of being self-sustaining for long periods. The compound had a water storage tank, a fuel tank, a bomb shelter, and various outbuildings and bunkers. The estate's main gate was designed by Paul Williams, a well-known African-American architect in the Southern California area.
On Monday, December 8, 1941, the day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, local police occupied the compound and detained members of the 50-strong caretaker force.[5]
As of 1990, it was abandoned and in a state of disrepair, and covered in graffiti.[2] The site is currently owned by the city of Los Angeles. In early 2016, many of the ranch buildings were demolished, as they were deemed unsafe. A few buildings remain."
Keller Residence (Unsubstanciated)
581 Amalfi Dr
Landscaping by Joseph Copp (Unsubstanciated)
This house is a wonderful Spanish Colonial Revival worthy of the likes of John Byers and other Revivalist architects. The central courtyard, with its massive tile-framed and gated entrance, provides acess to the house. Tall chimneys, french doors, balconies, and fountains make this house fancifull as well as romantic. This may be the home of Alfred S Keller, an actor who enjoyed some success in Hollywood westerns, although it has not been confirmed. Also, the landscaping may have been desingned by Joseph Copp, a promenant Los Angeles landscape architect of the 20th Century, although it too needs to be confirmed. The architect, obviously a skilled, is as yet undetermined.
- Kansas Sebastian
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"he Murphy Ranch is a ranch built in Rustic Canyon, Los Angeles in the 1930s by Winona and Norman Stephens,[1][2] who were sympathizers of the anti-semitic, white supremacist Silver Legion of America.[3] The owner of record in 1933 was Jessie M. Murphy.[2] Designed as a base for Nazi activities in the U.S.,[4] it was intended to be capable of being self-sustaining for long periods. The compound had a water storage tank, a fuel tank, a bomb shelter, and various outbuildings and bunkers. The estate's main gate was designed by Paul Williams, a well-known African-American architect in the Southern California area.
On Monday, December 8, 1941, the day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, local police occupied the compound and detained members of the 50-strong caretaker force.[5]
As of 1990, it was abandoned and in a state of disrepair, and covered in graffiti.[2] The site is currently owned by the city of Los Angeles. In early 2016, many of the ranch buildings were demolished, as they were deemed unsafe. A few buildings remain."
This is the longest staircase I've ever walked up. It goes all the way from the bottom of Rustic Canyon to the top of the canyon. It is literally a quarter of a mile straight up. My legs will be tired!
9-15-12 QUICK WORK BY GROUND AND AIR CREWS PREVENTED A BRUSH FIRE IN THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS FROM BECOMING A MAJOR DISASTER. THE LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSISTED BY AIR SUPPORT AND CAMP CREWS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMET KEPT THIS 8 ACRE BLAZE AWAY FROM NEARBY HOMES.
PHOTO by RICK McCLURE
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There are numerous artifacts among the ruins that remind you that people lived here.
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This is more than just a fireplace. This is a heavy-duty furnace. Not sure if this was part of a kitchen or if it served some other purpose.
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At Rustic Canyon in Pacific Palisades, CA. An old abandoned shack that was built during World War 2 by Nazi sympathizers.
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Abandoned Nazi compound entrance - Rustic Canyon, CA
Nikon 1 V1
Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR
9-15-12 QUICK WORK BY GROUND AND AIR CREWS PREVENTED A BRUSH FIRE IN THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS FROM BECOMING A MAJOR DISASTER. THE LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSISTED BY AIR SUPPORT AND CAMP CREWS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMET KEPT THIS 8 ACRE BLAZE AWAY FROM NEARBY HOMES.
PHOTO by RICK McCLURE
1119 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, California
310.393.7050
twitter: @frodnesor
instagram: @frodnesor