Present Day
Today, the Castle Green Apartments are one of the oldest standing historic landmarks in Los Angeles County, and have many of the original features from its construction including the oldest wrought iron elevator on the west coast, gorgeous plaster, moldings, hand carved fireplace mantles, grills and wood moldings, and original lighting. They were turned into condominiums in later years and are open to the public twice a year. The third portion to the Green Complex Castle was built in the Spanish and Moorish style complete with crenelations, hand-painted tiles, scallops, balconies, various sizes and shapes of windows and curved onion-shaped domes over its towers, a penthouse and roof garden with views of Mount Wilson to the north and a birds-eye view of the entire city. It was the home of the Valley Hunt Club who founded the Tournament of Roses Parade, has been used in hundreds of film and television shoots. Select portions of the Castle can be rented for weddings, private parties and events.
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