From shabby to retro chic

It wasn’t long ago that this 1908 specimen at 212 S. Wilton Place -- a minute portion of Los Angeles between 1st and 3rd streets that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places -- was a run-down house of horrors. After a makeover, though, it takes its place on Saturday’s home tour sponsored by the Windsor Square- Hancock Park Historical Society. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Sept. 16, 2014 7:15 AM PT

A look inside one of the homes that will be showcased as part of Saturday’s home tour sponsored by the Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society.

Period appropriate fixtures like this dining room chandelier appoint the home, owned by Eric Vizents and Monica Erickson. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

The two-story home has four bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

The master bath is inviting. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Period-appropriate details include wall moulding and hard-wood floors. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

A library nook features ornate pillars and a view of the backyard. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

A guest bathroom includes glazed tile in the shower and period light sconses. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)