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The Restoration and Revival of L.A.'s Hollyhock House
Built in 1921, Hollyhock House was the first home Frank Lloyd Wright built in Los Angeles but over the decades, Hollyhock House suffered water damage and deterioration. Now after a $4.4 million restoration, the elegant home is back to its original beauty. Reporter Nic Cha Kim takes a tour of this stunning residence at Barnsdall Art Park now open to public.
Featuring Interviews With:
- Jeffrey Herr, Hollyhock House curator
- Kate Devine Brady, Barnsdall art educator
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