Feb 15, 2005
National Register of Historic Places - Hammerstein House (Rust House; 8BD3349)
Statement of Significant: The Hammerstein House is significant at the local level under Criteria A and B in the areas of Agriculture and Social History as the home of Clarence P. Hammerstein, an important early contributor to the City of Hollywood. Mr. Hammerstein was a World War I fighter pilot and extensive world traveler. After settling in Hollywood in 1935, "Hamm" Hammerstein became widely known for raising mangos and oranges in his yard, along with helping to found the Flamingo Groves, now known as Flamingo Gardens. He volunteered to help Hollywood's founder, Joseph Young, in planning the city and promoting tourism. Mr. Hammerstein, along with his wife Vera Hammerstein, helped with the World War II efforts by canning fruits and vegetables. Designed by prominent local architect Bayard C. Lukens, the one and two-story Mediterranean-style house is also significant under Criterion C in the area of Architecture as an outstanding representation of the architect's work, particularly his use of materials. The home was willed to the city when Mr. Hammerstein died in 1987; it now is a museum and home of the Hollywood Historical Society.
National Register of Historic Places - Hammerstein House (Rust House; 8BD3349)
Statement of Significant: The Hammerstein House is significant at the local level under Criteria A and B in the areas of Agriculture and Social History as the home of Clarence P. Hammerstein, an important early contributor to the City of Hollywood. Mr. Hammerstein was a World War I fighter pilot and extensive world traveler. After settling in Hollywood in 1935, "Hamm" Hammerstein became widely known for raising mangos and oranges in his yard, along with helping to found the Flamingo Groves, now known as Flamingo Gardens. He volunteered to help Hollywood's founder, Joseph Young, in planning the city and promoting tourism. Mr. Hammerstein, along with his wife Vera Hammerstein, helped with the World War II efforts by canning fruits and vegetables. Designed by prominent local architect Bayard C. Lukens, the one and two-story Mediterranean-style house is also significant under Criterion C in the area of Architecture as an outstanding representation of the architect's work, particularly his use of materials. The home was willed to the city when Mr. Hammerstein died in 1987; it now is a museum and home of the Hollywood Historical Society.
Feb 15, 2005
Posted Date
Aug 04, 2023
Historical Record Date
Feb 15, 2005
Source Name
National Register of Historic Places
