A group of nicely dressed visitors pose near the entrance of the mission revival/islamic style hollywood residence and art galleries of artist paul de longpré. These tourists have arrived at this popular destination via pacific electric's "balloon route excursion" a streetcar route which ran in a balloon shaped loop between hollywood and the west los angeles. Historical notes: the de longpré residence and gardens were located on the west side of cahuenga blvd. At hollywood blvd. And constructed in the early 1890s. De longpreé, who was born in lyons, france, beautifully painted flowers that were grown in his extensive gardens, which at one time included 4,000 roses. Date: circa 1900s.
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