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Architecture Tours L.A. Guidebook: West Hollywood - Beverly Hills

2 reviews
Laura Massino Smith

Schiffer Publishing, 2004

A Fantastic way to see the city!
This book has been a valuable resource in getting to know the West Hollywood-Beverly Hills area. We have made many trips from our home in N.Y. to L.A. and each time we use another of these books as a guide to seeing the city and getting to know L.A. through its architecture and history. A great guidebook to have. There are great photos and excellent detailed directions.

Architecture Tours L.A. Guidebook: Pasadena
Laura Massino Smith

Schiffer Publishing, 2006

The city of Pasadena is rich in history and significant architecture, featuring 9 landmark districts and over 3,500 designated historic sites. Preservation groups like Pasadena Heritage have worked tirelessly with the city to preserve Pasadena's architectural treasures, with over 100 appearing on this driving tour. Elegant hotels include the Wentworth, The Hotel Green, and the Vista Del Arroyo. Tour-goers will marvel at all the brightly painted ...

Architecture Tours L.A. Guidebook: Downtown

1 review
Laura Massino Smith

Schiffer Publishing, 2004

Very useful!
If you're planning a trip to L.A., happened to like architecture from the 1920's and 1930's and need someone to help you get oriented and tell how to get there, you must buy this book and read it before your vacation! I knew there were very interesting buoldings but, as I'm not used to cities like L.A., I didn't want to find myself driving cluelessly in search for an abandoned buildings. This ...

Architecture Tours L.A. Guidebook: Hollywood

3 reviews
Laura Massino Smith

Schiffer Publishing, 2004

Major Enhancement to Travel in LA
I loved Laura's architectural tour of Hollywood. Her directions are clear. She includes lots of interesting places that are both on and off the beaten path. The pictures enable the reader to easily identify the buildings she features. And, she includes helpful descriptions of the architecture and interesting facts about the buildings' history. Great tool for travellers intersted in ...

Tour of Frank Gehry Architecture & Other L.A. Buildings
Laura Massino Smith

Schiffer Publishing, 2007

Tour the Los Angeles architecture designed by award winning architect Frank O. Gehry and other architects with this wonderful guide. Fifty-nine vivid color photos display these fascinating and varied structures, while the text provides addresses and detailed descriptions of each structure and its history. Among the public buildings and offices included are the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Museum of Contemporary Art, Santa Monica City Hall, Santa ...

Architecture Tours L.A. Guidebook: Hancock Park / Miracle Mile

2 reviews
Laura Massino Smith

Schiffer Publishing, 2005

A great way to see the sights
If you'd like to take any of several self-guided automobile tours of Los Angeles and nearby areas, Laura Massino Smith's books are excellent. Each tour book has clear directions and easy-to-read maps, lots of fascinating notes and information, plus photos of what to look for. I've lived in LA for over twenty-five years, and Smith's books have surprised me with things I'd never seen or hadn't ...

Architecture Tours L.A. Guidebook
Laura Massino Smith

Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2004

Architecture Tours L.A. Guidebook: Silver Lake

3 reviews
Laura Massino Smith

Schiffer Publishing, 2004

A great way to see the sights
If you'd like to take any of several self-guided automobile tours of Los Angeles and nearby areas, Laura Massino Smith's books are excellent. Each tour book has clear directions and easy-to-read maps, lots of fascinating notes and information, plus photos of what to look for. I've lived in LA for over twenty-five years, and Smith's books have surprised me with things I'd never seen or hadn't ...