Sowden House is a Mayan Revival house in Los Angeles, California, and a filming location for The Aviator (2004) and I Am the Night (2019). Built in 1926, it was designed by Lloyd Wright, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Location: 5121 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Los Feliz, Los Angeles
confidence 90/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-1388, SRC-1389, SRC-3331, SRC-3588 - Designed by Lloyd Wright
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1390, SRC-1391 - Built in 1926
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1392, SRC-1388, SRC-1389 - Architectural style: Mayan Revival
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1392, SRC-1389 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places; Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument
confidence 90/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-1390, SRC-1388, SRC-3332, SRC-3588 - Appeared in The Aviator (movie, 2004)
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1391, SRC-1388, SRC-3333 - Appeared in I Am the Night (tv, 2019)
confidence 90/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-1391, SRC-3333, SRC-4370, SRC-1388
Evidence & sources
- SRC-1388 — Wikipedia — John Sowden House (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1389 — Wallpaper* — Lloyd Wright's reinvigorated Sowden House in Los Angeles (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1390 — Los Angeles Conservancy — Sowden House (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1391 — Sowden House — official site (home) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1392 — Sowden House — official site (history) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3331 — LAist — Inside Lloyd Wright's Sowden House (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3332 — Los Feliz Improvement Association — Historic-Cultural Monuments in Los Feliz (Tier 2, civic_organization; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3333 — The Hollywood Reporter — Inside 'I Am the Night's' Sowden House (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3588 — nps.gov (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4370 — variety.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4599 — Hyperallergic (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4718 — Library of Congress — Historic American Buildings Survey: Sowden House (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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Plan Your Visit
Privately owned — not open to the public. John Sowden House (Lloyd Wright, 1926), 5121 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles. A private residence/event venue available for hire (photoshoots, films, private parties); no scheduled public tours. Occasional public access only via special programming (e.g. MAK Center / homeLA events).
Frequently asked questions
How is Sowden House connected to I Am the Night?
Sowden House, in Los Angeles, California, has a documented connection to I Am the Night. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include The Aviator.
How is Sowden House connected to The Aviator?
Sowden House, in Los Angeles, California, has a documented connection to The Aviator. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include I Am the Night.
Can you visit Sowden House?
Sowden House is a private residence and is not open to the public. Please respect the owners' privacy and do not trespass.
Who designed Sowden House?
Sowden House was designed by Lloyd Wright.
Where is Sowden House located?
Sowden House is located in Los Angeles, California.