It's pretty much how it went down at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Crescent Heights: They paved paradise, and put up a parking lot. Once upon a time, The Garden of Allah stood there, and welcomed the rich and famous into its lush landscaping, sparkling pool, and cozy bungalows. Up until recently, all that remained was a model of the property--now that model is being auctioned. more ›

--Joni Mitchell, "Big Yellow Taxi" more ›