Lago Vista is a Cool Mid Century Modern condo complex with all units overlooking Echo Park Lake!

There are a lot of folks living in and around Silver Lake and Echo Park who probably don't know that this particular condo complex exists. It's known as Lago Vista. The complex was designed by a Mid Century Modern architect by the name of Allyn E Morris. He liked to weave his slender structures to follow the shape of the land. His first home was the Max Bubeck house in Eagle Rock, built in 1956 and he designed a number of inventive houses, apartment buildings, offices and shopping center. Most of his work included moderns properties built in the 50's, including his own house and studio in Silver Lake.

Lago Vista is a condo complex in Echo Park, created circa 1973 and if you can get a bird's eye view, it's obvious how he allowed the shape of the space to determine the shape of the structure.

It's a uniquely designed midcentury modern built right at the cliff's edge with he lower building curves right along the ridge of the cliff that overlooks Glendale Blvd and the Echo Park Lake and california bungalows below. It's quite a stunning piece of architecture offering panoramic views over the lake and downtown Los Angeles to all of it's units. The complex is divided into two buildings with manicured grounds, gated/secured entrance and parking with a lovely teardrop shaped pool. All units are 2-level, townhouse style with walls of glass and balconies to take in the glorious views.

There are currently two units available in this Echo Park condo complex. Unit 512 was the architect's own unit. It has been totally renovated and is the only unit with a working fireplace. It also has an extra large patio overlooking Echo Park Lake and comes with 2 dedicated parking spaces. This unit is in the back building and in great condition and is listed at $439,000.

Unit 313 is also available and is located in the front building. It's right at the curve of the structure and offers a commanding view of Down Town Los Angeles as well as Echo Park Lake below and Angelino Height across the lake. Priced at $399,000, it's a great deal for such a prime location in a stellar complex.

For more information on the Allyn E Morris and other midcentury modern architects, check out the book Forgotten Modern: California Houses 1940-1970 by Alan Hess.

If you are interested in either of these units or any other condos, houses, or income properties in the Silver Lake and Echo Park areas, call me directly at 213-215-4758 or check out my website at LApropertySolutions.com

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Keller Williams Realty, Los Feliz
213-215-4758
http://www.LApropertySolutions.com

Day: Friday

Hours: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Location: Parking Lot #663 on Logan Street,
south of Sunset Boulevard

City: Echo Park

County: Los Angeles

Manager: Holly Calhoun

Office Address: 6605 Hollywood Blvd, suite 220,
Hollywood CA 90028

Phone: 323-463-3171

Fax: 323-463-1062

Parking Lot #663 on Logan Street, south of Sunset Boulevard

What's Fresh Right Now

• Honey
• Asian Pears
• Winter Squash
• Persimmons
• Mandarin Oranges
• Limes
• Mushrooms
• Walnuts
• Pomegranates
• Spinach
• Green beans
• Tangerines
• Beets
• Chinese Broccoli
• Brussel Sprouts
• Avocadoes
• Grapes

Echo Park is one of the community's fortunate enough to have a Certified Farmers Market (CFM)! Supporting your local Farmers Market not only gives you the freshest fruits and vegetables but it's also a way to give your local small business owners the support they need to stay in business in an age of large chain stores. So, go on down Fridays between 3pm and 7 pm to the Echo Park Farmers Market this week and every week!

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Here are 5 great events for the week of Oct 12th - 18th for Echo Park:

LAWeekly.com

October 12^th Cancer Benefit

Cancer Benefit W/ No Age

Sunday, Oct 12 5:00p

at Echo, Los Angeles, CA

10-12-2008 17:00 at Cancer Benefit w/ No Age 1822 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90026

Event Website

Category: Music

Creator: Zvents

Creator: Zvents

Metromix.com

Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Fri : (October 4 through October 31) Art Exhibition

Park Life - Group Show

Free

Event Phone Number: 213-213-0078

http://www.subliminalprojects.com

info@subliminalprojects.com

Subliminal Projects Gallery

Neighborhood: Angelino Heights

1331 Sunset Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90026

Oct. 4 - Oct. 31: Subliminal Projects gallery, still the new kids on the block after their move to Echo Park from Koreatown, hosts a group exhibition of work from Mel Kadel, Shepard Fairey, Louise Bonnet, Megan Whitmarsh, Andrew Foster, Florencio Zavala and more. Opening reception Oct. 4, 8 - 11 p.m.

Zvents.com

October 16^th Music Event

Ladyhawke, Bumblebeez

Thursday, Oct 16 8:30p

at Echo, Los Angeles, CA

10-16-2008 20:30 at Ladyhawke, Bumblebeez 1822 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90026 Price: $8 adv - $10 dos

10-16-2008 20:30 at Ladyhawke, Bumblebeez 1822 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90026 Cost: $8 adv - $10 dos

Event Website

Category: Music

Creator: Zvents

Creator: Zvents

ExperienceLA.com

October 16^th - Acting Classes Classes

The Sacred Actor Classes

Date: Recurs every Thurs

Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: The Lounge Theatre: Theatre Row in Hollywood

Address: 6201 Santa Monica Blvd. , Hollywood , 90038

Cross Streets: Santa Monica Blvd. / El Centro

Region: Hollywood Area

Phone: (310) 392-8212

Admission: $225.00 for a 10 week session

Accessibility: Wheel Chair Access,

Website: www.sacredactor.com

Description: Josh Galitsky provides a safe, nurturing, non-judgmental environment designed to help students of every level break through their fears and creative obstacles at their own pace. This "UN-LA" class allows artists to take a break from the Hollywood grind and explore a fun, dynamic, and challenging process that returns them to their emotional roots. Evening, day, and weekend classes are provided in small, 12-person maximum settings that have you up and working the entire 4-hour session. Advanced classes focus on producing original work for live performance. Class audits are welcome when scheduled in advance.

LA.com

October 18^th - Music Event

Wonder-ful: Tribute To Stevie Wonder

Saturday, Oct 18 9:00p

at Echo, Los Angeles, CA

10-18-2008 21:00 at Wonder-ful: Tribute to Stevie Wonder 1822 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90026

10-18-2008 21:00 at Wonder-ful: Tribute to Stevie Wonder 1822 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90026 Cost:

Event Website

Category: Music

Creator: Zvents

Creator: Zvents

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Below is a list of the top 10 events for Echo Park according to metromix.com for the month of October! Check it out!

Restaurants / Dining Event

$19 @ 15

15 - 1320 Echo Park Ave. - Los Angeles (Echo Park)

Echo Park newcomer 15 has been accused of encroaching on the neighborhood with its pricey, fussy fair, but here's a peace offering: Daily...

Daily 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Music / Dance

Part Time Punks

The Echo - 1822 W. Sunset Blvd. - Los Angeles (Echo Park)

The best in punk, post-punk and beyond-on vinyl!

Sundays: 10 p.m.

Bars & Clubs / DJ

Bootie L.A. at the Echoplex

Echoplex - 1154 Glendale Blvd. - Los Angeles (Echo Park)

Your bootie is so big...

Every 1st Saturday of the month 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Music / Dance

Wonder-Full - A Tribute to Stevie Wonder

The Echo - 1822 W. Sunset Blvd. - Los Angeles (Echo Park)

DJ Spinna and Bobbito mix and mash some of Stevie's greatest

October 18: 9 p.m.

Music / Eclectic

The Chapin Sisters with Kurt Wagner

Echoplex - 1154 Glendale Blvd. - Los Angeles (Echo Park)

Can you believe a trio of sisterly harmonizers as ethereal as this are related to Wes Craven? We didn't think so

October 2: 7 p.m.

Events / Social/Hobby Clubs

Midnight Ridazz

Pioneer Chicken - 1321 Echo Park Ave. - Los Angeles (Echo Park)

Hosted by the Midnight Ridazz, all are welcome to this midnight ride. Depart from Pioneer Chicken at 10 p.m., but arrive at 9:30 for the meet-up.

Every other Friday: 9:30 p.m.

Events / Theater Event

Kiss of the Spider Woman

Bootleg Theatre - 2220 Beverly Blvd - Los Angeles (Historic Filipinotown)

Accompanied by a live six-member orchestra, this musical comes to life by the fantasies of two jail-mates in Latin America. Valentin is a toughie...

Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: (September 26 through October 26)

Music / Indie

Giant Sand

The Echo - 1822 W. Sunset Blvd. - Los Angeles (Echo Park)

Tuscon-based musician Howe Gelb brings his soulful musings to the Echo tonight

October 8: 8:30 p.m.

Events / Bar/Club Event

Country music night @ Little Joy

Little Joy Cocktail Lounge - 1477 W. Sunset Blvd. - Echo Park (Angelino Heights)

Okay, so maybe an all-Merle Haggard line-up is wishful thinking on our part, but there's nothing better than an evening throwing back cheap beer,...

Wednesdays: 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Music / Indie

Say Hi

The Echo - 1822 W. Sunset Blvd. - Los Angeles (Echo Park)

Dropping the "...To Your Mom" from the end of the band name may have been the best move for these indie rockers

October 17: 7 p.m.

We are sponsoring the Echo Park region of Los Angeles! Come and check out our photos and community details.

Echo Park is a community rich in history. Echo Park itself consists of the neighborhoods of Echo Park (the area immediately surrounding the lake and extending approximately a mile north on Echo Park Avenue), Angelino Heights, Colton Hill, Edendale and Elysian Heights. The boundaries of Echo Park are generally east and southeast of Silver Lake, north of Westlake/MacArthur Park, west and northwest of Chinatown and southwest of Elysian Park.

Thomas Kelly founded Echo Park in the late 1880's, teaming up with a group of local investors. The name for the area originated from comments by the workers building the reservoir that their voices echoed off the canyon walls. Echo Park was once the center for the film industry until the end of the silent era. Many silent comedies were shot in Echo Park staring the likes of Laurel & Hardy, Charlie Chaplin and The Three Stooges.

Some of the notable residents of Echo Park have included Brandon Lee, Anthony Quinn, Steve McQueen, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Webb, Tom Waits, Jackson Brown, Frank Zappa and Linda Ronstadt. Echo Park has long been an area rich in art, creativity and political activism.

The local landmarks include Dodger Stadium if you want to take in a game. Echo Park also hosts the annual Lotus Festival as it can boast the largest planting of Lotus outside of Asia, according to Wikipedia. If biking is your passion make sure to join the Midnight Ridazz the second Friday of each month, an after dark bicycle rally meeting at Echo Park on Sunset Boulevard at 9:30 pm.

You will find a large variety of shopping, restaurants, coffee shops and nightlife on Sunset Boulevard. For nightlife check out The Echo, Gold Room or Johnny's Bar. If dining is your please make sure to try out Café Tropical, Dusty's, La Parrilla, , Mae Ploy, Masa of Echo Park, Pho' Café, Rambutan Thai, or Taix. Some of the local shops include The Kids Are Alright, Le Pink, Sea level records and Show Pony. This historical district has everything you need to keep the whole family content.