Post #747460 by tikilongbeach on Mon, Jul 20, 2015 10:41 AM

Photograph caption dated April 12, 1963 reads, "Horace Heidt, owner-developer of the Magnolia Estates and new Hawaiian Village apartments and homes in Van Nuys shows actress Joan Huntington the entrance to colorful apartment complex. The Magnolia Estates features a par-3 golf course, therapeutic pools, four waterfalls, 23 garden fountains, private guard detail and new clubhouse. The subterranean garage will have attendant parking and accommodates 175 cars, largest in San Fernando Valley. Heidt is investing $5,000,000 in the apartment complex."

Photograph caption dated July 23, 1957 reads, "Bandleader Horace Heidt displays architect's conception of controversial archway he wants to construct over 50-foot entrance to new 69-unit apartment house project on Magnolia boulevard in Van Nuys. City has denied petition to allow archway and Heidt has filed an appeal."

Photos from the LAPL photo archives.