Villa Primavera (1923), 1300-08 North Harper Avenue
This Spanish style courtyard apartment building was built and designed by Arthur and Nina Zwebell. It is considered their first architectural and aesthetic triumph. The courtyard features a stone fountain, large outdoor fireplace and dense landscaping. Personalities who resided in the building include Katherine Hepburn and James Dean. It was also used as a location in the film In a Lonely Place (1950, directed by Nicolas Ray and starring Humphrey Bogart). It's mostly hidden from the street.
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