A new (old) house at Barnsdall Park

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Aug. 29, 2025 3 PM PT

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If you’ve been to Barnsdall Art Park, then you’ve probably seen the Hollyhock House built by Frank Lloyd Wright. But have you ever noticed Residence A?

Tucked away behind a gate next to the steps leading up to the park, Residence A was originally built as a guest house for the property.

@bexcastillo stopped by to learn more about why the house is currently closed to visitors and the efforts to repair it.

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Rebecca Castillo

Rebecca Castillo is a content creator for the Los Angeles Times. Previously, she was a special projects lead for the Times’ High School Insider and other Public Affairs programs. A Southern California native, she is an alumna of Swarthmore College and USC. In her free time, you can find her hanging out at the Silver Lake Reservoir, drinking boba and exploring the city on foot.