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A
small town in the middle of Los Angeles, Silverlake is a blend
of Los Angeles's varied ethnic and cultural mix. The artsy,
culturally mixed and ethnically diverse community is eclectic
and proud of it. Many artists and musicians coexist comfortably
with families and empty nesters. The community takes its name
from Los Angeles's oldest and most picturesque reservoir,
which appears as a Silver lake from the views above.
Located
northwest of Downtown and east of Hollywood, it is one of
Los Angeles's most freeway accessible community enclaves.
The Golden State (5), Hollywood (101) , Harbor/Pasadena (11)
and the Santa Monica (10) freeways may be as little as five
minutes away. Adjacent to Los Angeles's largest park, Griffith
Park and only minutes from Dodger Stadium, The Hollywood Bowl,
The Music Center and the new Disney Opera House, Silverlake
offers easy access to the best of Los Angeles. The annual
Sunset Junction street Fair celebrated the communities diversity.
The community center at one end of Silverlake's small town
center serves as a focal point for numerous summer evening
outdoor events.
There
are more architecturally esteemed homes per square mile in
Silverlake than in any other part of the city. Rudolph Schindler
and Richard Neutra (who worked for Frank Lloyd Wright) designed
many of the homes in the community. Spanish Mediterranean
is the defining style in Silverlake. Many opulent homes are
sprinkled throughout the higher altitudes of the communities
seven hills, however, it is still possible to purchase a hillside
property for a reasonable amount.
DRIVE
TIMES
Downtown Los Angeles: 10 minutes
LAX 25 minutes
Sherman Oaks 25 minutes
Glendale 10 minutes
Santa Monica 25 minutes
Burbank 15 minutes
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