Grayhall
| Grayhall | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | House |
| Address | 1100 Carolyn Way |
| Town or city | Beverly Hills, California |
| Country | United States |
| Completed | 1909 |
| Client | Harry D. Lombard |
Grayhall is a historic mansion in Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
History
The house was built as a hunting lodge for Harry D. Lombard in 1909.[1] The second owner, Silsby Spalding, added a ballroom to the house in 1919; Silsby went on to serve as the first mayor of Beverly Hills from 1926 to 1929.[1][2]
In 1919, actor Douglas Fairbanks leased the house and built a tunnel to Pickfair, the house next door that he shared with actress Mary Pickford.[1][2] The tunnel was subsequently sealed.[1]
Subsequent owners included actor George Hamilton and financier Bernard Cornfeld.[1][2] The house belonged to Mark R. Hughes, the founder, chairman and CEO of Herbalife, from 1992 to 2000.[1][3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ryon, Ruth (January 27, 2002). "Home of the Week Updated Estate Is Rich in History". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
- 1 2 3 Wanamaker, Marc (2005). Early Beverly Hills. Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing. p. 42. ISBN 9780738530680. OCLC 62790476.
- ↑ Marsh, Ann (July 24, 2000). "A View To Die For". Forbes. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
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