Hollywood's Historic Orchard Gables Saved

The historic Craftsman-style home at the southwest corner of Wilcox and Fountain in Hollywood not only will be saved, but will undergo restoration to become the headquarters for the Hollywood Community Housing Corp. under an arrangement with the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency. HCHC is a community-based non-profit committed to preserving and expanding the supply of affordable housing for lower income households in Hollywood and as part of its mission includes preservation of Hollywood’s history through the rehabilitation of deteriorated properties of cultural, architectural or historic significance.

As part of what once was the “Colegrove,” compound named for Sen. Cornelius Cole (1822-1924), the home has experienced a number of incarnations but under the new plan will be the centerpiece for a housing village comprised of newly constructed single-family homes. Under the leadership of Councilmember LaBonge, HCHC will receive nearly $200K to return the building to its original character as envisioned by noted architect Norman F. Marsh.