M.L. Wicks Residence (Los Angeles, California)

USA / California / Vernon / Los Angeles, California / Douglas Street, 1101
 house, historic landmark
1101 Douglas Street
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Former home of lawyer and real estate speculator, Moses Langley Wicks. The Queen Anne home was constructed for him circa 1895. After helping to found the Los Angeles Bar Association, Wicks went on to have a hand in the development of numerous cities in Southern California including sections of downtown L.A., San Dimas, Pomona and Lancaster. He was also the first president of the Los Angeles County Railroad Company and primary promoter of the Red Car Line. Wicks lived in this house until 1915. He died in 1919 when, after being struck by a car, he fractured his skull after hitting his head on a streetcar rail.

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Coordinates:   34°4'22"N   118°15'12"W
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