Schindler House is a Modernist house in West Hollywood, California, and a filming location for Sherlock Jr. (1924). Built in 1922, it was designed by Rudolph M. Schindler, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by Friends of the Schindler House.
Location: 835 N. Kings Road, West Hollywood, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in West Hollywood, California
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0131, SRC-0132, SRC-0133 - Designed by Rudolph M. Schindler
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0131, SRC-0134, SRC-0133 - Built in 1922
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0131, SRC-0133, SRC-0132 - Architectural style: Modernist
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-0133, SRC-0135, SRC-2947, SRC-3859, SRC-5316, SRC-5317 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places (listed July 14, 1971; ref. 71000150)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0134, SRC-0135, SRC-3029 - Owned by Friends of the Schindler House
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-0131, SRC-0133, SRC-0135, SRC-5981, SRC-5982 - Appeared in Sherlock Jr. (movie, 1924)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-9348, SRC-9349, SRC-9757
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0131 — MAK Center for Art and Architecture (official operator) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0132 — Iconic Houses Network (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0133 — ArchDaily – AD Classics: Kings Road House (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0134 — U.S. National Park Service / National Register Nomination Form (R.M. Schindler House) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0135 — Wikipedia – Schindler House (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2947 — Docomomo US Register – Schindler/Chase House (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3029 — The Historical Marker Database (HMdb) — R.M. Schindler House marker (California Office of Historic Preservation inscription) (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3859 — makcenter.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4660 — MAK Center for Art and Architecture at the Schindler House (Tier 1, institution; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5316 — The Modern House (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5317 — Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5981 — Architectural Record — The Schindler House in Los Angeles Celebrates 100 Years of Art and Architecture (Tier 2, trade_press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5982 — GRoW @ Annenberg — Schindler House grant page (Tier 3, foundation; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9348 — silentlocations.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9349 — www.newyorker.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9757 — The (R.M.) Schindler List: Los Angeles 1920s — annotated bibliography of Rudolph M. Schindler (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 11am-6pm. Advance timed-entry recommended; walk-ups available.
Admission: General $10; students/seniors (65+) $7; West Hollywood residents $7; children 13 and under free; MAK Center members free.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Sherlock Jr. filmed?
Schindler House, in West Hollywood, California, is a real-world filming location used for Sherlock Jr..
Can you visit Schindler House?
Yes — Schindler House is open to the public. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 11am-6pm. Advance timed-entry recommended; walk-ups available.. Admission: General $10; students/seniors (65+) $7; West Hollywood residents $7; children 13 and under free; MAK Center members free..
Who designed Schindler House?
Schindler House was designed by Rudolph M. Schindler.
Where is Schindler House located?
Schindler House is located in West Hollywood, California.