Post #634907 by nui 'umi 'umi on Thu, May 3, 2012 4:41 PM

Checked out this very large property today (spring, 2012) Most of the pix that I took have been previously posted -thanks for your efforts,you know who you are.
You can truly feel the ghosts of past luaus, 60's cocktails, happy talk and of course the former presence of Tiki. I encourage all to visit this site just to marvel at the architecture. As pointed out by previous posters-there is no tiki there. The place is , on the surface,immaculate with well tended landscaping including giant bird of paradise plants and hands of bananas growing through-out.Look closely at where the huge beams supporting the beautiful "a-frame" adjacent to the pool are attached to the concrete pilings/piers. The ends are just a shell (dry rot)of their former selves. I fear that the next major shaker will bring the whole thing down.Also, if a city inspector orders repairs I think economics will force a demolition-the cost of the huge beams (apprx. 8"x20"x ?) in these times is probably prohibitive. I'll try and post some pix next week.
Get out and see this place if you can.
Cheers