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Crescent Drive has long been a neighborhood of the stars such as Milton Berle and Gloria Swanson, Mike Douglas, director Vincent Minelli (Liza's father), Debra Paget (who starred opposite Elvis in "Love Me Tender"), Doris Day, and Louis Jourdan. |
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Front Entrance |
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Ivo Hadjiev, Major Domo to Mrs. Robinson welcoming guests
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Entrance Garden |
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Main Lawn with Pool Pavilion
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Front Patio |
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Restoration of the Robinson estate began in 1982 under the careful guidance of noted experts and conservation specialists. As with all preservation projects, there is still much to be done. Along with the physical restoration of the site, the Friends of Robinson Gardens strive to provide programs to improve Robinson Gardens as a community resource. This year’s president is Debra Shaw (More about Friends of Robinson Gardens...)
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Built in 1911, the Robinson Estate was one of the first homes in Beverly Hills. Its owner, Virginia Robinson (of Robinsons-May department store fame), was known as "The First Lady of Beverly Hills." She transformed her hilly, six-acre estate into a lushly landscaped, tropical oasis. Her regular bridge games at the estate attracted actors Fred Astaire, Charles Boyer and Maurice Chevalier. She was also known for her grand parties, which were attended by dignitary such as Ronald Reagan. When she died in 1977 (at age 99) she was busy planning her 100th birthday party! She willed her manor to the County for the public's enjoyment. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is open for guided walking tours. More about Mrs. Robinson...
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Living Room |
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Morning Room |
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Library |
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Galleria |
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Dining Room |
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We invite you to share in the wonder of the gardens by becoming a member of the Virginia Robinson Gardens Society.
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In cooperation with the County of Los Angeles, Friends of Robinson Gardens work in concert to fulfill the programming and restoration of the estate and garden. |