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Sat, 18 Feb 2006 10:55:41 -0800

Besides the West Toluca Lake (which was confirmed as such by the late Councilman Ferraro - the first of many "new Tolucas") castle in the original post here, there are four other non-Burbank homes (see comment above) that are castles in the Valley: 1. In Sherman Oaks, on the northwest Corner of Chandler & Fulton, a pinkish castle stands since the late 80s/early 90s. Most recently, Notary Public signs were seen in the yard. 2. In Sunland-Tujunga, the French architect Dumas built Weatherwolde Castle in 1928. It was modeled after a 16th Century French Normandy Castle. It is one of only three such castles remaining in Tujunga and represents a style of architecture unique to the Tujunga community. Another of these is in the 10200 block of Tujunga Canyon Boulevard - the local Blarney Castle, a small version of the castle in Ireland.

Carolyn

Fri, 17 Feb 2006 14:33:12 -0800

Wow, Glen, that was excellent. Thanks for the tip!

Glen B.

Fri, 17 Feb 2006 12:05:28 -0800

If you like stucco-castle architecture, you should check out Wes Clark's The Second Battle of Cahuenga Pass and the War Lords of Burbank.

LAist: Castles We Love?

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Carolyn

Glen B.