The Lasting Value of Mid-Century Homes in the San Fernando Valley

The modernistic style was a favored design in Los Angeles after World War Two and remains a desirable asset.

Don Simkovich, MA
Nov 6 · 4 min read
Floor to ceiling windows and pointed beams of a mid-century home in the San Fernando Valley.
Floor to ceiling windows and pointed beams of a mid-century home in the San Fernando Valley.
Photo credit: Jay Tremaine

During World War Two a hit song by Bing Crosby popularized the San Fernando Valley as a promising destination for good living:

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Don Simkovich, MA

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