John Sowden House, Los Angeles

Name: John Sowden House
Address: 5121 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, United States

#263 among attractions in Los Angeles

Memorial, Modernist architecture

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Facts and practical information

John Sowden House, also known as the "Jaws House" or the "Franklin House", is a residence built in 1926 in the Los Feliz section of Los Angeles, California by Lloyd Wright. The house is noted for its use of ornamented textile blocks and for its striking facade, resembling either a Mayan temple or the gaping open mouth of a great white shark. ()

Coordinates: 34°6'20"N, 118°18'5"W

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5121 Franklin AvenueCentral Los Angeles (Los Feliz)Los Angeles United States

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John Sowden House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Griffith Observatory, Hollyhock House, Barnsdall Art Park, Greek Theatre.

0.9 miN
Museum, Science museum
Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles
23 min walk • Perched atop the southern slope of Mount Hollywood in Los Angeles' Griffith Park, the Griffith Observatory stands as a beacon of astronomical discovery and a cultural icon of the city. This esteemed museum, dedicated to the public's engagement with astronomy, offers a...
0.6 miSE
, Museum, History museum
Hollyhock House, Los Angeles
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, the Hollyhock House stands as a testament to the architectural genius of Frank Lloyd Wright. This iconic residence, now a museum, was built between 1919 and 1921 for oil heiress Aline Barnsdall.
0.5 miSE
Park, Art gallery, Museum
Barnsdall Art Park, Los Angeles
14 min walk • Barnsdall Art Park is a city park located in the East Hollywood district of Los Angeles, California. Parking and arts buildings access is from Hollywood Boulevard on the park's north side.
1 miN
Theater, Greek Revival architecture, Concerts and shows
Greek Theatre, Los Angeles
26 min walk • Greek Theatre is an amphitheatre located in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California. It is owned by the city of Los Angeles and is operated by ASM Global.
1 miNE
Golf, Outdoor activities
Roosevelt Municipal Golf Course, Los Angeles
26 min walk • The Roosevelt Municipal Golf Course is a 9-hole golf course located in the Griffith Park area of Los Angeles, California. A back nine addition opened in 1994. The first nine holes opened on the course in 1974.
0.8 miE
Church
St. Mary of the Angels Church, Los Angeles
20 min walk • St. Mary of the Angels Church, Hollywood, formally the St. Mary of the Angels Anglo-Catholic Church, Hollywood, California, and referred to locally as "St. Mary's", is an Anglo-Catholic church in Hollywood, California, in the Los Feliz neighborhood.
1.2 miW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Death, Los Angeles
30 min walk • Museum of Death is a museum with locations on Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, Los Angeles, and New Orleans. It was established in June 1995 by J. D.
1.2 miE
Bridge, Gothic Revival architecture
Shakespeare Bridge, Los Angeles
32 min walk • The Shakespeare Bridge in the Franklin Hills section of Los Angeles, California, was built in 1926. It is made of concrete and decorated in a Gothic style.
1 miSE
Nightlife
Tiki Ti, Los Angeles
27 min walk • The Tiki Ti is a Polynesian-themed tiki bar on Sunset Boulevard, in the Los Feliz district of Los Angeles. Established in 1961 by Ray Buhen, the Tiki Ti's only employees, Mike Sr. and Mike Jr. Buhen are also the sole owners. The establishment is only open part of the week, closing instead on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays.
0.5 miSW
Memorial
Armenian Genocide Memorial Square, Los Angeles
14 min walk • Armenian Genocide Memorial Square was proposed by Los Angeles City Council members Mitch O'Farrell and Paul Krekorian and approved by the Los Angeles City Council on March 18, 2015.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, Los Angeles
14 min walk • The Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery is located in the Barnsdall Art Park in Los Angeles, California. It focuses on the arts and artists of Southern California.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to John Sowden House?

Nearby attractions include Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles (5 min walk), Thai Town, Los Angeles (9 min walk), Mount Hollywood Congregational Church, Los Angeles (13 min walk), The Steve Allen Theater, Los Angeles (13 min walk).

How to get to John Sowden House by public transport?

The nearest stations to John Sowden House:

Bus

Franklin & Normandie • Lines: Hollywood (1 min walk)

Metro

Hollywood/Western • Lines: B (13 min walk)
Vermont/Santa Monica • Lines: B (31 min walk)