Eagle Rock is a neighborhood in northeastern Los Angeles that derives its name from a massive boulder at the district's northern edge, which contains an indentation that casts a vaguely bird-shaped shadow on the rock at certain times of day. In the 1880s Eagle Rock existed as a farming community with grand Victorian farmhouses and many exquisite Craftsman homes in charming neighborhoods. It became an independent city in 1906 and was incorporated in 1911; it also became home to Occidental College, designed by famed architect Myron Hunt, in 1914. In the early 1900s, Hill Avenue, now Hill Drive, was (and still is) one of Eagle Rock's most beautiful streets. In the 1950s, newer streets were extended into the hillsides and larger homes boasting views of the city were built. Today, several streets in Eagle Rock are lined with historic and architecturally significant homes done in the Colonial revival, English Tudor, Craftsman, Georgian, Streamline Moderne, Art Deco and Spanish/Mission style of yesteryear. Exterior view of a large Shingle style residence in Eagle Rock. Although the exact location has not been provided, it is possible that this home is situated along Hill Drive, due to its proximity to the mountains. The two-story home has an irregular, yet symmetrical roofline, with cross-gables and three large windows on the second floor. A wide, shady porch is visible directly below the windows encouraging lazy summer afternoons in rocking chairs. The house has a long circular driveway and is set deep within the lot, which gives it complete privacy from passers by. It is surrounded by several trees and shrubbery, and has a nicely manicured garden across from the driveway.
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