Feb 26, 2022
Sakai-Kozawa Residence/Tokio Florist
The Sakai-Kozawa Residence/Tokio Florist is located at 2718 Hyperion Avenue in Silver Lake. The Tudor-Craftsman style residence was relocated to the site in 1929. Built in 1911 by the Althouse Brothers, the historic home and garage were moved from their original location in what is now known as Koreatown to the current location in Silver Lake by Dr. Harry Brigham, who lived in the home until his death. The residence retains much of its historic fabric. In 1960, the Sakai-Kozawa family purchased the home. They raised their family and operated their retail florist business from 1960 to 2006 from this location. Sumi and Frank Kozawa were responsible for the landscaped grounds, which include a Japanese garden featuring rare plantings, koi ponds, wooden bridges, rocks, and circular pathways. The Sakai-Kozawa family members planted fruit trees, poppies, and vegetables in the upper terrace for personal and business use. The Sakai-Kozawa Residence/Tokio Florist is a rare and highly intact example of a residence associated with a Japanese American family and their longtime floral business in Los Angeles.
Sakai-Kozawa Residence/Tokio Florist
The Sakai-Kozawa Residence/Tokio Florist is located at 2718 Hyperion Avenue in Silver Lake. The Tudor-Craftsman style residence was relocated to the site in 1929. Built in 1911 by the Althouse Brothers, the historic home and garage were moved from their original location in what is now known as Koreatown to the current location in Silver Lake by Dr. Harry Brigham, who lived in the home until his death. The residence retains much of its historic fabric. In 1960, the Sakai-Kozawa family purchased the home. They raised their family and operated their retail florist business from 1960 to 2006 from this location. Sumi and Frank Kozawa were responsible for the landscaped grounds, which include a Japanese garden featuring rare plantings, koi ponds, wooden bridges, rocks, and circular pathways. The Sakai-Kozawa family members planted fruit trees, poppies, and vegetables in the upper terrace for personal and business use. The Sakai-Kozawa Residence/Tokio Florist is a rare and highly intact example of a residence associated with a Japanese American family and their longtime floral business in Los Angeles.
Feb 26, 2022
Posted Date
Feb 25, 2022
Historical Record Date
Feb 26, 2022
Source Name
Los Angeles Conservancy
