Rosenheim Mansion

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Coordinates: 34°03′00″N 118°19′02″W / 34.0501°N 118.3173°W / 34.0501; -118.3173
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Rosenheim Mansion
The mansion in 2014
Rosenheim Mansion is located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Rosenheim Mansion
Location within the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Rosenheim Mansion is located in California
Rosenheim Mansion
Rosenheim Mansion (California)
Rosenheim Mansion is located in the United States
Rosenheim Mansion
Rosenheim Mansion (the United States)
General information
Architectural styleTudor Revival[1] and Gothic Revival[2]
Address1120 Westchester Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90019
Coordinates34°03′00″N 118°19′02″W / 34.0501°N 118.3173°W / 34.0501; -118.3173
Named forAlfred Rosenheim
Year(s) built1908
OwnerAngela Oakenfold
Dr. Ernst von Schwarz
Technical details
MaterialBricks and Peruvian mahogany
Floor count3
Floor area10,440 sq ft (970 m2)
Grounds30,000 sq ft (2,800 m2)
Design and construction
Architect(s)Alfred Rosenheim
Known forFilming location
DesignatedJune 22, 1999
Reference no.660

The Rosenheim Mansion, also known as the Murder House, is a historic building in the Country Club Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. It was the home of architect Alfred Rosenheim, who built the mansion in 1908. It is also known for its popularity as a filming location, especially for the series American Horror Story.[3]

History[edit]

Rosenheim built the mansion in 1908.[1][4][5] After living in the house for ten years,[6] the Rosenheims sold it to A.J. McQuatters, the president of the Alvarado Mining and Milling Company, in 1918.[7][8] Edward Everett Horton then lived there in the early 1930s.[9][10] The Sisters of Social Service then took over the mansion in 1930, using it as a convent and adding a chapel to the building in 1932.[11][12] The nuns left the residence in 1994.[13] In 1999, the site was declared a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument.[14]

The property was put on the market again by real estate agent Joe Babajian for $4.5 million in 2011.[3] In early 2012, it was listed for $12 million, but by July it had decreased to $7.8 million.[1] In 2014, it was priced at $5 million[2] but was eventually sold in 2015 for $3.2 million.[15] Its buyers were cardiologist Dr. Ernst von Schwarz and Angela Oakenfold, the ex-wife of record producer Paul Oakenfold.[16] Oakenfold and von Schwarz sued the sellers of the house in 2018 for not disclosing that the property was featured on American Horror Story, as fans frequently visit the area.[17][18][19] In 2016, it was listed in Airbnb for $1,450 a night, accommodating 16 people.[20][21]

Design[edit]

The building, built in a Tudor Revival and Gothic Revival style,[1][2] covers 10,440 sq ft (970 m2) on a 30,000 sq ft (2,800 m2) lot. The house has three stories and is made from Italian bricks with Peruvian mahogany paneling. A 56 ft (17 m)-tall chapel adjoining the building was converted into a ballroom but is mainly used as a recording studio.[3][15] Some display cases and a pair of doors are made from Tiffany glass. The mansion also contains six Batchelder fireplaces.[22] There is a hidden room in the basement and a gym, and most of the building's ceilings are hand-painted.[2][4][15]

Media filmed at the mansion[edit]

Numerous films and TV series have been filmed at the mansion, including:[2][23]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Beale, Lauren (2012-07-05). "'American Horror Story' mansion is back on market". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  2. ^ a b c d e Heffter, Emily (2014-05-14). "'American Horror Story' mansion with other creepy roles for sale". Today. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  3. ^ a b c Ng, Philiana (2011-12-13). "'American Horror Story' Mansion on Sale for $4.5 Million". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  4. ^ a b Gajewski, Ryan (2015-03-12). "'American Horror Story' Mansion Sells for $3.2 Million". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  5. ^ Wong, Venus (2015-03-12). "Someone Bought That House From "American Horror Story" For A REALLY Good Bargain". Refinery29. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  6. ^ "American Horror Story Mansion Sells for $3.2-Million (PHOTOS)". Pricey Pads. 2015-03-13. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  7. ^ "Mexico Silver King, Edison of Jaan Buy L. A. Homes". Los Angeles Express. 1918-12-13. p. 17. Retrieved 2024-02-27 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Buys A Fine Home Here". Los Angeles Times. 1918-12-15. p. 29. Retrieved 2024-02-28 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ Bryant, Jacob (2016-02-19). "'American Horror Story' Murder House Available for Airbnb Rental". Variety. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
  10. ^ Meltzer, Matthew (2018-10-04). "11 'American Horror Story' Filming Locales You Can Actually Visit". Matador Network. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
  11. ^ "Los Angeles Department of City Planning - Recommendation Report" (PDF). City of Los Angeles. 2015-05-27. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  12. ^ Cowan, Jared (2014-08-21). "Recognize this House? Here are some iconic L.A. houses from your favorite movies and TV shows". LA Weekly. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  13. ^ Burton, Jamie; Reporter, Film (2021-07-15). "The LA House Used in American Horror Stories As the Murder House". Newsweek. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  14. ^ "Historic- Cultural Monument (HCM) List" (PDF). City of Los Angeles. 2022-06-03. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  15. ^ a b c Beale, Lauren (2015-03-10). "'American Horror Story' house finally finds a buyer". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  16. ^ Barragan, Bianca (2015-03-17). "The American Horror Story Mansion Has Finally Sold to a Famous DJ's Ex". Curbed. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  17. ^ Barragan, Bianca (2018-02-09). "'American Horror Story' mansion's new owners really regret their purchase". Curbed. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
  18. ^ Bartiromo, Michael (2018-02-12). "Couple who bought 'American Horror Story' mansion sues seller, alleging nobody told them home's history". Fox News. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
  19. ^ Chen, Joyce (2018-02-23). "The Owners of the House in American Horror Story Are Suing the Sellers for Their Unwanted Tourist Problem". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
  20. ^ Tafoya, Angela (2016-02-19). "You Can Rent The "American Horror Story" Murder House". Refinery29. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  21. ^ Park, Andrea (2016-02-22). ""American Horror Story" home listed on Airbnb - CBS News". CBS News. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
  22. ^ Allison, Melissa (2015-03-12). "Look inside! 'American Horror Story' mansion sells". Today. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  23. ^ Kelley, Seth (2016-02-19). "The 'Murder House' from 'American Horror Story' is available to rent on Airbnb". Time Out. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
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