2915 S Budlong Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90007

Featured in Dwell, The A.C. Tobias Residence: A designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument and a remarkable expression of early Arts & Crafts design. Designed in 1908 by the architectural partnership of George J. Webster and Neal Dow Barker as the personal residence of developer Archibald Clark Tobias, the home was built during Los Angeles' transformation from a landscape of orange groves and farmland into a growing metropolis. Today, it stands as an enduring example of the craftsmanship, materials, and thoughtful design that defined the era.Beyond the deep front porch, richly stained woodwork, leaded glass windows, box-beam ceilings, built-in cabinetry, and period lighting create a sequence of spaces defined by warmth, scale, and craftsmanship. Thick square columns frame the formal living and dining rooms, while a handsome brick fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases anchors the heart of the home. Throughout, original millwork and thoughtfully composed sightlines speak to the...