Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Shirley Temple born in Santa Monica, California


Shirley Temple Black was born on April 23, 1928 in Santa Monica. Her family lived in a small Spanish-style bungalow built in 1926 located at 948 24th Street. Later, in the 1930s, the family moved to a home at 259 19th Street, designed by architect Frank Bivens*. The loveable child actor and diplomat died on February 10, 2014 in California at the age of 85.
Hollywood Hills home

 



 
 

 
Home in Brentwood Heights

*Frank Bivens, a notable local architect, designed the landmarked Streamline Moderne Apartments at 822 Euclid Street.