The Legendary Estates of Beverly Hills
This re-edition of the authoritative Los Angeles estates book explores the homes, gardens, and lifestyles of the city’s most iconic architects and residents. Featuring fifty magnificent estates across Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, and Holmby Hills, the book combines lush color photography with historical images to reveal both architectural splendor and cultural history. Estates showcase Italianate and California Mediterranean styles by celebrated architects such as Wallace Neff, James Dolena, Gordon Kaufmann, Robert Farquhar, Roland Coate, and Paul Williams. Stories of clients like Gary Cooper, Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, and Bing Crosby bring the glamour and intrigue of Hollywood society to life. The final chapter, “Gone but Not Forgotten,” honors estates lost to history, completing a comprehensive portrait of Southern California luxury and design.
Details
- 400 pages
- Hardcover
- Dimensions: 12" W x 9" D
- Released on September 2, 2025
About The Author
Jeffrey Hyland (1946–2022) was president of Hilton & Hyland, a leading Beverly Hills real estate brokerage, and an authority on Southern California architecture, estates, and history. Lori Hyland, chairman and owner of Hilton & Hyland, collaborates on preserving and celebrating the region’s architectural legacy.
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