Thank you! I was completely surprised by this place. I had heard about Lummis House, but had no idea what an impact he had on LA and how prolific and influential he was.
L1 👍, beautiful house, very Disney like, what a lovely share, historical Traveller, I totally admire his efforts, both as a walker and builder. This man was exception not the rule. Great share, stay blessed and safe, your friend Traveller MIA 🇬🇧
Wow there it is the Lummis house. Something we Los Angeles commuters have no idea, when we on the 5 frwy north of DTLA. I only discovered this once I started hiking along the arroyo seco/concrete river. Great information on the man and his work. What I found fascinating about Charles Fletcher Lummis was how he became a champion of native american indians and our mexican and spanish history. He was originally an east coast ivy league elitist who went to Harvard. Then during his half year walking trip down California he discovered many things. He made friends with a lot of native people in this country and saw their culture. After a few years working for the L.A. times he had a stroke and moved down to New Mexico to recover and lived among the pueblo indians. Then later he made it back to Los Angeles where he took over 13 years to build his house, headed the LA public library, started the Southwest Museum and also explored Guatemala.
I totally agree with you. He did what he did in the early part of his life, because that's what he was told to do, and that's what he knew. But walking out to LA, I think he discovered that there was more to life, and he definitely made an impact. What we'll never know is his inadvertent influence on art & culture through the "noises" at his place -- all of his get togethers will so many famous people. We can't possibly know for sure the impact of so many different, influential people sharing ideas and perspectives, but I'm sure his influence was there.
I had elementary school field trips to the Lummis House and to the Southwest Museum. I might be the only kid in my class that pestered his parents to revisit them on our time. Charles Lummis had an adventurous life with a lot of ups and some very serious downs.
@@JasmineApple I moved to Northern California about 20 years ago and although there are many things I don't miss about LA, I admit that it has the Bay Area beat when it comes to museums and interesting historic homes.
@@dlxmarks Before the pandemic, the company I worked for had an office in Oakland, so I had an apartment for about 8 or so years in downtown San Francisco. I actually started this channel to share all the cool things that the bay area has to offer. You might be right about the museums, but as for historical houses, there's a ton of interesting houses in SF! The variety of architecture always fascinated me. And then there are the cool neighboring towns, like Benecia. I went to the old naval plant near Marin - can't remember the name of it, but that was fascinating! And so many places to go hiking. Sorry, kinda reminiscing & rambling now! The bay area is great, though!
So glad to hear! It's open on Saturdays & Sundays, from 10-3 & it's absolutely free. I didn't show much of the gardens out front, but people would just stop by & sit in the gardens. You do have to park on the street. Enjoy!
I agree! I had only vaguely heard his name before & really had no idea who he was or how influential he was until I visited his home. He really was a Renaissance man!
You put the history together so well. Lummis was a real craftsman and it looks like he did wonderful work. What a resume....crazy cool.
Thank you! I was completely surprised by this place. I had heard about Lummis House, but had no idea what an impact he had on LA and how prolific and influential he was.
L1 👍, beautiful house, very Disney like, what a lovely share, historical Traveller, I totally admire his efforts, both as a walker and builder. This man was exception not the rule. Great share, stay blessed and safe, your friend Traveller MIA 🇬🇧
Thank you so much! Stay safe!
Wow there it is the Lummis house. Something we Los Angeles commuters have no idea, when we on the 5 frwy north of DTLA. I only discovered this once I started hiking along the arroyo seco/concrete river. Great information on the man and his work.
What I found fascinating about Charles Fletcher Lummis was how he became a champion of native american indians and our mexican and spanish history.
He was originally an east coast ivy league elitist who went to Harvard. Then during his half year walking trip down California he discovered many things.
He made friends with a lot of native people in this country and saw their culture.
After a few years working for the L.A. times he had a stroke and moved down to New Mexico to recover and lived among the pueblo indians.
Then later he made it back to Los Angeles where he took over 13 years to build his house, headed the LA public library, started the Southwest Museum and also explored Guatemala.
I totally agree with you. He did what he did in the early part of his life, because that's what he was told to do, and that's what he knew. But walking out to LA, I think he discovered that there was more to life, and he definitely made an impact. What we'll never know is his inadvertent influence on art & culture through the "noises" at his place -- all of his get togethers will so many famous people. We can't possibly know for sure the impact of so many different, influential people sharing ideas and perspectives, but I'm sure his influence was there.
I see he liked to do everything the hard way 🤪 Neat looking house 👍😀
It's amazing how much he got done, and the positive impact he had on LA and for Indian rights.
I had elementary school field trips to the Lummis House and to the Southwest Museum. I might be the only kid in my class that pestered his parents to revisit them on our time.
Charles Lummis had an adventurous life with a lot of ups and some very serious downs.
That's so cool!! Have you been back lately? I think it's time for me to go back - they didn't have all the exhibits out last time I was there.
@@JasmineApple I moved to Northern California about 20 years ago and although there are many things I don't miss about LA, I admit that it has the Bay Area beat when it comes to museums and interesting historic homes.
@@dlxmarks Before the pandemic, the company I worked for had an office in Oakland, so I had an apartment for about 8 or so years in downtown San Francisco. I actually started this channel to share all the cool things that the bay area has to offer. You might be right about the museums, but as for historical houses, there's a ton of interesting houses in SF! The variety of architecture always fascinated me. And then there are the cool neighboring towns, like Benecia. I went to the old naval plant near Marin - can't remember the name of it, but that was fascinating! And so many places to go hiking. Sorry, kinda reminiscing & rambling now! The bay area is great, though!
Wow awesome! I lived in LA my entire life and never heard of this home. Definitely visiting soon!
So glad to hear! It's open on Saturdays & Sundays, from 10-3 & it's absolutely free. I didn't show much of the gardens out front, but people would just stop by & sit in the gardens. You do have to park on the street. Enjoy!
A true renaissance man. Impressive.
I agree! I had only vaguely heard his name before & really had no idea who he was or how influential he was until I visited his home. He really was a Renaissance man!
First musuem in LA wow.
A successful man with many ambitions, is a man who's distractions are only more ambitions.
~T. Graves
Well said!
@@JasmineApple
thank you. Keep up the wonderful work.