Steve Hodel, George’s son, likens the home to a temple, and in the Black Dahlia Avenger, muses that once inside: Pictured: A wanted notice after she was reported missing, The case gained national attention and Short was quickly dubbed the Black Dahlia. Dr. George Hill Hodel at Franklin Sowden House 1949 Tamar’s unplanned daughter the following year, Fauna, was given away to be raised by a black family, one likely purpose being to distance George from unfounded accusations of being the parent, considering his recent trial. There's nothing Hollywood loves more than a villain in a well-designed house. Web. However, his son, a retired Los Angeles homicide detective, later claimed that his father had murdered Elizabeth Short in the basement of the Sowden House in January 1947. Los Angeles Times (1923-1995), Jul 27 1939, p. 6. Los Angeles Times (1923-1995), Oct 03 1938, p. 6. I think of her as a very beautiful but very private person, with a sadness about her. In 2019, the infamous Sowden House continues its legacy as a beautiful space for entertaining and acknowledges, rather than shies away from, the skeletons in its closets. Frank Lloyd Wright was known for his complex designs, so a secret room really wouldn’t be out of the realm of possibility. It’s even considered a historical-cultural monument. Ingle, Marjorie I. Completely renovated, the home now accommodates modern living while still preserving the architect's masterwork. The home was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright's son, Lloyd Wright, for his friend John Sowden back in 1926—and as the house's website notes, it was made to party. Hence the reason it’s often referred to as the “Black Dahlia House.”. The Expo established a new regional standard of design in California, further fueling architectural and design exploration, and leading to the popularization of Aztec and Mayan design elements. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io, The Solution to Cabin Fever? Hodel was eventually acquitted of the crimes against his daughter, their story most recently fictionalized in the I Am The Night mini-series, but Hodel’s soiled reputation did not disappear—neither from his public persona nor from his family’s perception. 27 Feb. 2019. Web. "Mariano is the reason we are here," Goldfarb told T&C. By the 1920s and 1930s, the Mayan Revival style had solidified its place in Southern California’s architectural landscape. Composer Sergei Rachmaninoff traveled to his parents' house to hear the boy play. n.d. the “Jaws House” at 5121 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood, share. In addition to restoring the deteriorating stonework on the exterior of the house, he converted the three-room kitchen area into one large open kitchen, updated the bathrooms, and installed and pool and jacuzzi in the central courtyard.