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Ennis-Brown House


Richard Neutra house (white) visible from the Ennis-Brown House

The Ennis-Brown house has not fared well. The worst damage was caused by the 1994 Northridge earthquake and later mudslides.

Millions have been spent shoring up the building to prevent more damage

The blocks, made from materials on the site, have been crumbling for years.

Attempts to seal them have aggravated the problems

Damage is extensive

Trying to slow down the deterioration

Many crumbling blocks

Some of the better blocks

Sealing peeling off

More peeling and cracking

Erosion and cracking of the blocks

Construction area

Pealing seal coat

Peeling seal cote - a bad idea in the beginning

Crumbled block.