Howard Hughes

Howard Robard Hughes, was an American aviator, engineer, film producer, director, industrialist, philanthropist, and was one of the wealthiest people in the world.

This was Howard's house when he produced (and directed) some of his memorable films like, Hell’s Angels. He lived here, too, during his days as a daring aviator who broke all existing world records in aviation.

The 30-room palatial house was designed by architect Roland E.Coate Sr.in 1926 for socialite Eva K.Fudger. It was modeled after haciendas build during California's Spanish and Mexican periods.Landscape architects Florence Yoch and Lucile Council planted the lush garden.