About

“Ernst House”

Gregory Ain, architect. 1937.

Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Landmark #840. Declared on March 19, 2006.

History:

Original owner: Ansalem A. Ernst. Architectural Record 10/01/40  (Source: LFIA Questionnaire, 1988)

“An unusual house by Ain, inspired by Schindler’s designs of the late 20s and early 30s. (Source: Gebhard and Winter, 1977, p. 159.)

“Using large areas of glass in this house, Ain emphasizes the relationship between indoors and out. Some details of the house indicate his admiration for Schindler’s designs of the late 20s and early 30s. (Source: g&w, 1985, p.176)

See Esther McCoy, “The Second Generation,” Hennessey & Ingalls

Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #840 (declared 3/17/2006).

1940 Census:
4670 Holly Oak Drive (Value $10,000): 1) Ausel A. Ernst, head of household; white married male 56 years of age; born in Kansas; paper salesman; earns more than $5,000. 2) Myrtle E. Ernst, wife; white married female 48 years of age; born in Iowa; not working.