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Doheny Mansion
10 Chester Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90007, United States
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Lo
Review №1

Fun slide whose physics of the design allow for maximum velocity after the little twist on the way down.

Ly
Review №2

Beautiful home/mansion.Interesting history told of the Doheny family and their neighborhood by the docents. It must be nice to be so rich, although much was given to charity, too. We had one guide for the grounds, then a different docent for inside the house (tour includes the first floor only). Ended in a room with a great glass roof (where musical events are held sometimes). Knowledgeable guides made for an interesting morning, while the fineness of the architecture and furnishings made the tour a treat for the eyes. Well worth the $15 per person fee, which goes for the upkeep of the home.

Da
Review №3

A glimpse into how the wealthy lived long ago. The docents are very knowledgeable and friendly.

Jo
Review №4

Great spot for taking pics. Parking is best around 2100, just a run-n-go type thing.

An
Review №5

Beautiful campus, A Xmas Caroling & Xmas Dancing Festival Lessons, and Songs.campus, great staff and rich history... 11¹¹¹

Al
Review №6

Coolest thing ever...fun slide whose physics of the design allow for maximum velocity after the little twist on the way down. Great for the glutes is the hike back up the hill to start anew and WEEEEEE!!! your way to uninhibited glee.

Th
Review №7

Stumbled across this place on yelp while at Dolores Park, made the hilly trek, had a truly lovely time, especially with the slides being steeper than we expected hehe. What a gem :)

Ed
Review №8

Great place!

Jm
Review №9

Had 24th MSMU Etiquette Dinner, delicious and helpfull.

Mi
Review №10

It was very interesting and I like the architecture

Sh
Review №11

Its a shame most of ot is offices...the first floor is cool though and worth the tour. You get a whole backstory with it...maybe a bit to much of you have young ones.

Je
Review №12

Incredible architecture. Great space for chamber music.

Ga
Review №13

Some sight lines are blocked, but its a beautiful setting to listen to classical music in.

Fe
Review №14

Very nice place to tour. Great history and the architecture of the mansion is beautiful. Truly a highlight of the tour. We have been to the Doheny Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills and it is just as interesting. Advance reservations and prepayment is required.

Ke
Review №15

This is a great historic mansion. A glimpse into how the wealthy lived long ago. The docents are very knowledgeable and friendly.

Ro
Review №16

This place looks awesome from the outside, has lots of history on the inside.

Ja
Review №17

I attended the Doheny Mansion Christmas reception and it was a wonderful event. The mansion is lovely, and the addition of Christmas decorations, an incredible Christmas tree, and the Victorian garbed carolers rounded out a lovely holiday event. The treats and drinks served were delicious. The docents are great sources of information about the house itself and the families that lived there. This will be one of my holiday events for years to come.

Ja
Review №18

A wonderful piece of history that doubles as a work of art. Concerts put on by the Da Camera Society are a blissful retreat from the busy chaos of LA life.

To
Review №19

Great place to tour. Lots of LA history ...and ghosts.

St
Review №20

A beautiful place to take pictures.

Pe
Review №21

Well its full disclosure time here on Google. I am a volunteer docent at this unique, and historic compound of Victorian mansions, between the convention Center and USC, which is now the downtown campus of Mount St. Marys University. It is because of the real historic importance of this landmark, and my enjoyment in sharing it with visitors that I volunteer. So there. The main MSMU campus is above the Getty Center, in Brentwood. In 1958 Papal Countess Estelle Doheny, widow of oil, real estate (at one time the family owned most of prime Beverly Hills, and built the Greystone House) and Teapot Dome scandal infamy, tycoon, E.L.Doheny Sr.,donated her entire neighborhood of mansions to the archdiocese.The family also funded the sublime St. Vincents Church at the intersection of W. Adams, and the Episcopal Cathederal, across Figuerora, both well worth visiting! The then Cardinal felt the best use was as an urban MSMU campus, near St. Vincents Hospital, another worthy Doheny charity. And who can forget the Doheny Eye Institute, preserving sight since circa 1944! Today Mrs. Dohenys 1898 residence is the official office of the school president, and a beautiful home-venue for the da Camera Society, chamber music in historic sites. More about that in another review. Dont miss the incredible Pompeiian Room, with its Tiffany (yes that Tiffany!) glass-dome rotunda. One of the largest, surviving in the world! Two hour tours can be scheduled through the MSMU website and feature what is thought to be the FIRST private swimming pool in Los Angeles. One of the few homes lost, was the Newhall Mansion. They also had a BIG, ranch up near Magic Mountain. This house was later featured in the classic TV show, The Adams Family. We feel it was chosen for the show, and eventually lost because of its spooky, run-down condition. So snap your fingers, gather Thing and Lurch and come on down!

De
Review №22

Beautiful. Was there for a meeting with other foundation relation fundraisers. Thanks to Mount Saint Mary University.

Ru
Review №23

Was fortunate to see Quator Danel with the missus, excellent show! Beautiful paintings and ornamentation throughout the mansion. Reception after the concert was exquisite with hors doeuvres, wine and cake! Staff was very courteous.

Al
Review №24

Great historical architecture

Ky
Review №25

Attended a Christmas party here. What a gorgeous building. Very classy.

To
Review №26

Doheny transportation are some of the rudest unprofessional drivers that Ive seen in my 22-year Plus experience.Doheny3 TCP number plus video will be sent to the California Highway Patrol and the dot.Driving along the shoulder, cutting people off and trying to intimidate those people who he came inches from hitting is unacceptable on California freeways and will not be tolerated.Much more to come.My suggestion would be to drive your own car or hire a professional limousine company or cab driver to transport you to and from this is historical building seems how their drivers are extremely dangerous behind the wheel.This incident happen today January 13th 2017 Northbound 405 at Century Boulevard approximately 0810 hours.

La
Review №27

Interesting historical building!

Mi
Review №28

Great Mansion... you must do the tour.

Mi
Review №29

Great place to visit !!

Wi
Review №30

Nice and quiet.

Ca
Review №31

Historic ... Beautiful.

Da
Review №32

Haunted

Na
Review №33

I like chicken butt (:

Eu
Review №34

Ok

Ar
Review №35

In Mount St. Marys University

Ma
Review №36

Beautiful place

El
Review №37

Fascinating

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  • Address:10 Chester Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90007, United States
  • Site:http://www.dohenymansion.org/
  • Phone:+1 213-234-9837
Categories
  • Historical place
  • Tourist attraction
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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