Satchmos Wonderful World: Louis Armstrong Center Amplifies An Artists Vision The New York Times

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• Places to Celebrate Black Musicians and How They Changed the World
• Early life
• The preserved house of a jazz legend still echoes with his music.
• HISTORY
• A jazz ambassador

Yet Armstrong’s mugging -- he saw himself as an entertainer as much as a musician -- irked critics and some fellow black jazz performers, such as beboppers Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis, who thought his shtick was too close to minstrelsy. One uncredited shot in the book captures the portly Armstrong in a messy hotel room, wearing nothing but white briefs, his trumpet lying in an open case in the foreground and the tape recorder perched on a table in the back. New jazz and exhibition spaces, and an inaugural show curated by Jason Moran, feature the trumpeter’s history, collaged onto the walls. After spending many years on the road, Armstrong settled permanently in Queens, New York in 1943 with his fourth wife, Lucille. Although subject to the vicissitudes of Tin Pan Alley and the gangster-ridden music business, as well as anti-black prejudice, he continued to develop his playing.

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As with his trumpet playing, Armstrong's vocal innovations served as a foundation for jazz vocal interpretation. The uniquely gravelly coloration of his voice became an archetype that was endlessly imitated. His scat singing was enriched by his matchless experience as a trumpet soloist.

Early life

Out of respect for the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, refuses to appear at the Oscars and other entertainers follow his example. Is hospitalized at Beth Israel Hospital with heart and kidney ailments. Appears in the motion picture High Society with Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly. Makes a brief visit in May to the Gold Coast (soon to be called Ghana), where he performs for more than 100,000 people at the polo grounds in the capital, Accra.

The preserved house of a jazz legend still echoes with his music.

The Louis Armstrong House still stands in Corona, Queens, in much the same condition as when Armstrong and his wife Lucille lived there. No one has lived in the home since the Armstrongs and the interior of the house has been restored and maintained in period style. Many of the original furnishings remain and the artist’s music is piped throughout the home as visitors make their way along the tour.

Museum

In the week beginning May 9, 1964, his recording of the song "Hello, Dolly!" went to number one. An album of the same title was quickly created around the song, and also shot to number one, knocking The Beatles off the top of the chart. The album sold very well for the rest of the year, quickly going "Gold" (500,000). His performance of "Hello, Dolly!" won for best male pop vocal performance at the 1964 Grammy Awards. Armstrong recorded two albums with Ella Fitzgerald, Ella and Louis and Ella and Louis Again, for Verve Records. The sessions featured the backing musicianship of the Oscar Peterson Trio with drummer Buddy Rich on the first album and Louie Bellson on the second.

HISTORY

It took decades, but the archives became accessible in the 90’s, and the historic house opened for public tours in 2003. The Louis Armstrong House Museum (LAHM) became its own entity, with its expanded programs and official 501c3 non-profit status in 2008. LAHM administers the historic house under a long-term license agreement with the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and Queens College.

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Moran titled the exhibition "Here to Stay," borrowing a lyric from one of the George and Ira Gershwin songs that Armstrong redrew with his interpretation. The phrase is plain-spoken but powerful, like Armstrong's music — and on his block in Corona in 2023, it carries a ring of truth. The Louis Armstrong Center was a brainchild of Michael Cogswell, the founding Executive Director of the House Museum, who died in 2020.

A jazz ambassador

The historic house tour requires the ability to climb two sets of steep stairs and stand for 45 minutes. Visitors that are unable to take the tour receive a virtual tour instead. Explore more of the life and career of Louis Armstrong from anywhere, anytime with the Louis Armstrong House Museum digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app.

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Among the Hot Five and Seven records were "Cornet Chop Suey", "Struttin' With Some Barbecue", "Hotter Than that" and "Potato Head Blues", all featuring highly creative solos by Armstrong. Young trumpet players across the country bought these recordings and memorized his solos. With his instantly recognizable rich, gravelly voice, Armstrong was also an influential singer and skillful improviser.

An early job working for the Jewish Karnofsky family allowed Armstrong to make enough money to purchase his first cornet. We invite musicians, jazz fans, scholars from around the world–and our closest neighbors here in Corona, Queens–to discover Louis and Lucille Armstrong’s story from a new perspective. The Armstrong Center (which includes the welcome desk, museum store, exhibit area, restroom, and performance space) and the Garden of the Museum are wheelchair-accessible.

(1964),” the latter knocking the Beatles off the top of the pop charts at the height of Beatlemania. Through the years, Louis entertained millions, from heads of state and royalty to the kids on his stoop in Corona. Despite his fame, he remained a humble man and lived a simple life in a working-class neighborhood. To this day, everyone loves Louis Armstrong—just the mention of his name makes people smile.

His resonant, velvety lower-register tone and bubbling cadences on sides such as "Lazy River" exerted a huge influence on younger white singers such as Bing Crosby. Recently, we were invited to take part in a house tour, which took us through the Armstrongs’ living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and den (deemed Louis’ “man cave”). From the moment we stepped inside, it was evident that Armstrong’s essence completely saturates the house.

The full story of what happened next would require an in-depth investigation through our Archives, but in short, Al Cobette and Allan McMillan, another of Louis’s old friends who wrote for the Black press, were removed (or resigned) from the LAMP project. We also have a handwritten note from Lucille, angry that the organization was losing money and she wasn’t being given any reports. Very little survives about the Louis Armstrong Memorial Project in the late 1970s, but suddenly, it was resuscitated thanks to the efforts of two major players in the history of the Louis Armstrong House Museum, the aforementioned Jeffrion Aubry and Helen Marshall. Publicity for the Armstrong Center and its new “Here to Stay” exhibit curated by Jason Moran has been spectacular; you can learn more about it through pieces on CBS Sunday Morning, WNYC radio, the Gothamist, NPR, and many other outlets. In 1968, Armstrong scored one last popular hit in the UK with "What a Wonderful World", which topped the British charts for a month.

Brandeis was interested in having Lucille donate Louis’s archival materials to their campus, but Lucille died suddenly without ever putting anything in writing. After her passing, the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, which she and Louis formed in 1969, came together to figure out a plan for the Armstrong’s home–now a National Historic Landmark–and all of the treasures buried within. As she promised in 1971, Lucille left the home to the City of New York, who turned it over to the Department of Cultural Affairs. DCA needed an organization to step up and administer the Armstrong House–that organization would be Queens College. And yet for decades, the Louis Armstrong House Museum has been a well-kept secret on a quiet street in Corona.

Armstrong started to work at Connie's Inn in Harlem, chief rival to the Cotton Club, a venue for elaborately staged floor shows,[63] and a front for gangster Dutch Schultz. Armstrong had considerable success with vocal recordings, including versions of songs composed by his old friend Hoagy Carmichael. His 1930s recordings took full advantage of the RCA ribbon microphone, introduced in 1931, which imparted warmth to vocals and became an intrinsic part of the 'crooning' sound of artists like Bing Crosby. Armstrong's interpretation of Carmichael's "Stardust" became one of the most successful versions of this song ever recorded, showcasing Armstrong's unique vocal sound and style and his innovative approach to singing songs that were already standards. The records by Louis Armstrong and His Five–and later, Hot Seven–are the most influential in jazz.

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The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation donated the Armstrong archives in the 1980s and provided the funds to purchase the lot on which the new Center sits. CUNY and Queens College officials, working with state and city legislators and executive offices, led the advocacy for the funding of the $26 million building across the street from the original Armstrong home. Funds were awarded by the Office of the Governor, the New York State Senate, New York State Assembly, Office of the New York City Mayor, Office of the Queens Borough President, and the New York City Council. The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) led the construction project. The staff and board of the museum for the past 15 years, including former Director, Michael Cogswell, worked tirelessly to ensure the new building’s success.

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Performs at the Sunset Café with the Carroll Dickerson Orchestra. Meets Joe Glaser (who will later become Louis’s manager). Briefly leads a band, Louis Armstrong and His Stompers, at the Sunset Café. Records “West End Blues” on June 28, 1928, which is today considered one of the most famous recordings in early jazz. William Armstrong abandons the family during Louis’s infancy.

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The 1930s also found Armstrong achieving great popularity on radio, in films, and with his recordings. He performed in Europe for the first time in 1932 and returned in 1933, staying for over a year because of a damaged lip. Back in America in 1935, Armstrong hired Joe Glaser as his manager and began fronting a big band, recording pop songs for Decca, and appearing regularly in movies. A widespread revival of interest in the 1940s in the traditional jazz of the 1920s made it possible for Armstrong to consider a return to the small-group musical style of his youth. During the concert, Armstrong and Teagarden performed a duet on Hoagy Carmichael's "Rockin' Chair" they then recorded for Okeh Records.

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Following Louis Armstrong’s death in 1971, Lucille spent 12 years as a widow in the same house. When she passed away in 1983, she left everything to the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, Inc. and the house to the City of New York. No one has resided in the building since then and its furnishings remain very much as they were. Today, the Museum is administered by Queens College, which also holds the research collections of the museum. The jazz musician’s impeccably maintained home in a modest New York City neighborhood is a testament to his — and midcentury design’s — legacy.

Appears at the Nice Jazz Festival, the first international jazz festival. Makes his television debut on one of the first television broadcasts; the show is called Toast of the Town (later to be known as the Ed Sullivan Show). Continues to record with the Hot Five (and with the Hot Seven in May, 1927).

Hotter Than That

In the 1959 film The Five Pennies, Armstrong played himself, sang, and played several classic numbers. He performed a duet of "When the Saints Go Marching In" with Danny Kaye during which Kaye impersonated Armstrong. He had a part in the film alongside James Stewart in The Glenn Miller Story.

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Also seek out their sequels, Ella and Louis Again and Porgy and Bess. For details on availability and pricing, please visit our Group Tour Page and click on the form. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the fusion of cultures and rhythms as Arturo O’Farrill and ALJE ignite the stage with their passion and artistry, all in celebration of International Jazz Day.

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Among its steadfast champions was the museum's former Board chair, philanthropist Jerome Chazen, who died last year. That their dream finally came to fruition, after more than two decades of hopeful planning, is a testament to the strength of that vision — and the efforts of those who carried it forward. "We're thankful for the community that raised us up," says Regina Bain, Executive Director of the House Museum. "It's all in the spirit of Louis and Lucille — because they made such an impact on this community, and on this block, that people wanted to fight for this space."

Legacy

Louis spends the first years of his life living with his paternal grandmother, Josephine Armstrong. After age five, Louis lives in a two room house near Liberty and Perdido Streets with his mother and sister, Beatrice (who was nicknamed Mama Lucy). On New Year’s Eve 1912, he was arrested and sent to the Colored Waif’s Home for Boys. There, under the tutelage of Peter Davis, he learned how to properly play the cornet, eventually becoming the leader of the Waif’s Home Brass Band.

He returned to performing in 1970 but it was too much, too soon and he passed away in his sleep on July 6, 1971, a few months after his final engagement at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. Advance ticket purchase required to visit the new Center and the historic house. Tickets are non-refundable, but can be re-scheduled if guests have contacted the museum before the start time of their tour. The 20th century produced no shortage of legendary instrumentalists and vocalists but Louis Armstrong is the only figure who completely changed the way people played music on their instruments and he completely changed the way people sang. Perfecting the concept of the improvised solo, popularizing the use of scat singing, defining the concept of swing–those are just some of the ways Louis Armstrong changed jazz, and American popular music–during his lifetime.

Still, after revolutionizing jazz in the 1920s, Armstrong was in the vanguard of black entertainers who crossed over to white mass culture, leading an integrated band, appearing in movies and becoming a regular first on radio and then on television. At its heart, “Pops” is about one of the 20th century’s most interest- ing and enduring popular per- formers, with a compelling life story to match. One week later, 52 years to the day, we made that little kid in the baseball uniform’s sign come true and opened the Louis Armstrong Center to the public! Now that you know this seemingly long but actually brief history of how we got here, visit LouisArmstrongHouse.org and book your tickets to see the Armstrong House and the Armstrong Center today, just as Louis and Lucille would have wanted it. At the time of her death, Lucille was in Boston, attending an annual tribute to Louis at Brandeis University.

By the time of his death in 1971, the man known around the world as Satchmo was widely recognized as a founding father of jazz—a uniquely American art form. His influence as an artist and cultural icon is universal, unmatched, and very much alive today. The Armstrong Corona campus is a Queens-based hub for inspiration and learning, economic development and tourism. For local neighbors, city, national, and international visitors, the new campus will permanently establish Armstrong’s legacy as one of the most influential figures in American and Global History.

Armstrong appeared on the October 28, 1970, Johnny Cash Show, where he sang Nat King Cole's hit "Ramblin' Rose" and joined Cash to re-create his performance backing Jimmie Rodgers on "Blue Yodel No. 9". Armstrong was a gifted composer who wrote more than fifty songs, some of which have become jazz standards (e.g., "Gully Low Blues", "Potato Head Blues" and "Swing That Music"). Louis Armstrong was already a worldwide star — a seasoned headliner with a Hollywood profile — when his wife, Lucille, surprised him with the purchase of a modest house in Corona, Queens, in 1943. He got his first glimpse of the place fresh off tour, rolling up in a taxicab. (He invited the cab driver to come in and check it out with him.) "The more Lucille showed me around the house the more thrill'd I got," Armstrong later wrote. Exit on the north side of Roosevelt Avenue, and take the stairs on the left.

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Few things have excited Star Wars fans as much as the reveal of Darth Maul’s double-bladed lightsaber — the first of its kind on screen. The hype for Episode I – The Phantom Menace was off the charts, and the lightsaber Darth Maul used contributed immensely to that, as well as the striking image of his horned head and tattooed face. While the character had precious little screen time in the film, he left a lasting impression — and his story has only become more compelling across The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels and other stories in Star Wars. For Darth Maul, lightsaber duels only served to satiate his bloodlust and sharpen the blade of hatred that grew within — hate so strong it needed two blades. When the late, great Christopher Lee became the new filmic villain instead, the curved lightsaber idea remained. His weapon was designed to resemble a rapier handle (including that pointy “guard” bit).

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It can be single-bladed or double-bladed, it can rotate around ominously, and it even has handguards. Although The Inquisitor doesn’t duel in every episode, his incredibly original lightsaber is a sight to behold when he does wade into the fight. Arguably, this is one of the most innovative reimaginings of the lightsaber, and it served to make Ventress one of the most unpredictable dueling partners in the Star Wars universe. Darth Sidious must have known that shit was going to go down in Revenge of the Sith – he came prepared with two mini lightsabers. With handles almost as tiny as Yoda’s, both came in handy as the action escalated in the final film of the Prequel Trilogy. Unlike the Original Trilogy, the Prequels waste no time before whipping out their lightsabers.

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Specifically, the curved-hilt lightsaber was introduced in Ulic Qel-Droma and the Beast Wars of Onderon. Qui-Gon’s lightsaber is predominantly black, with silver touches here and there. It has the look of a lightsaber created industrially, as if it might’ve come from a factory. This sense of mystery was heightened with Return of the Jedi, when Luke showed up clad in black robes wielding an all-new lightsaber with a then-unique blade color – green.

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“You’re going to destroy the franchise; you’re going to destroy everything! ” Lucas explains that he told people at Lucasfilm he was “making a movie that nobody wants to see”, but would rather do that than telling the same story over and over. Star Wars features many stories of young people growing up and finding their true destinies. Luke Skywalker set the example, but Ezra Bridger and Rey followed suit. Maul, on the other hand, is a perpetual apprentice, never able to move past the manipulative relationship Darth Sidious trapped him in. The partnership between Maul and Ezra in Rebels is as much about Maul finding a direction as it is about him giving orders to Ezra.

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The issue also features a new Star Wars droid design in the workshop section, new Pod Racer art from Terryl, as well as an interview with Ralph McQuarrie who designed the look of the original Star Wars trilogy. We mentioned her earlier, but Asajj Ventress – one of the main antagonists of the still-considered-canon Clone Wars saga – definitely deserves her own section in any article about lightsabers. Unlike anyone else’s from the films, Palpatine’s lightsabers look expensive and decadent, made predominantly with gold and silver metals. They’re shiny, sleek, and having a spare one means that when you drop one out of a window you’ve always got a back-up. Luke’s shoto-and-a-regular-lightsaber combined technique has since been adopted in video games and The Clone Wars series, but Yoda’s big screen antics remain the most famous use of a shorter lightsaber. Although this is the first time we’d seen a double-bladed lightsaber on the big screen, the idea was around for a while before that in the Expanded Universe.

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Lucas says he originally would have explained more about them in the prequels, but decided not to after the poor reception over the midi-chlorians lore. Simply put, Whills are “a microscopic single-celled life-form” that have a symbiotic relationship with the midi-chlorians and who feed on the Force. They gave the command to the midi-chlorians to make Anakin, with Lucas stating he was touched by God, who in this case “happened to be one-celled animals”. When George Lucas sold Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012, any hopes of seeing how he might have finished the saga went out of the airlock.

The idea of a “crossguard lightsaber” is another that has now jumped from the Expanded Universe into the world of the films. Hollywood legend has it that Samuel L. Jackson picked the color himself, offering to play the role quid pro quo if he could have a truly unique lightsaber to make his character stand out. Sadly, Windu’s arm was chopped off and his lightsaber was never seen again (in the films). It wasn’t just bad guys getting cool new lightsabers in Attack of the Clones. Diminutive Jedi master Yoda also debuted his patented “all the backflips” fighting style complete with a small-handled lightsaber to fit his tiny green mitts. Following in the footsteps of Darth Maul in more ways than one, Count Dooku became the immediate threat for Obi-Wan and Anakin in Attack of the Clones.

Even before Lucas had started the script, his producing partner Rick McCallum was deep in preproduction. He brought in ILM’s art director Doug Chiang, who became the design director for the film. By the looks of it, it must have been made of similar component parts in real life as well as in the film. I’m no expert, but that looks like the balance pipe from a Derwent jet engine parading around as a lightsaber emitter to me. In the Expanded Universe (no longer canon, but still the best answer we have), it’s explained that Obi-Wan left behind a manual on how to build a lightsaber. That nicely fills a narrative hole and explains why Luke’s new lightsaber looks so much like the one Obi-Wan was carrying when he died.

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Its reveal in the film is glorious, as is its usage in battle – it’s first seen as Maul flips over Qui-Gon in a brief duel in the Tatooine desert, and later used to finish him off on Naboo as Obi-Wan watches on powerless. John Williams’ majestic “Duel of the Fates” score helps add to Maul and his weapon’s cool-levels, too. All these ingenious ideas combined to create the original lightsaber, and the reused and recycled nature of the design has always felt incredibly appropriate for the depression-era galaxy of A New Hope. The lightsaber’s incredible sound design was developed by Ben Burtt, who has since gone on to work on Indiana Jones, E.T., and WALL-E (among many other great films).

Since 1997 people have railed against the change in A New Hope where hapless bounty hunter Greedo shoots Han Solo at point-blank range and misses. But Lucas sticks to his blaster and says in the book that this was always the case. “I never designed Han to be a ruthless killer,” he says, “all the good guys shoot in self-defense. The novel Ahsoka opens with a short scene showing some of what Maul was up to around the time of Revenge of the Sith.

Actor Ray Park put on a small, silver earring before sitting down to do the Darth Maul makeup, and only noticed it later. A canonical connection between the Dathomiri witches and the Sith would only be established later on in The Clone Wars, and now continues into the new canon, but the connection was always there in the art. This was confirmed by Bounty Hunter creative director Jon Knoles when he spoke to Screenrant.

It was prophetic, however, as Maul had arrived at the rebel base on Atollon. He came to recruit the Padawan for another ritual, one that would finally reveal the answers they seek. Begrudgingly, the boy and his friends went with Maul to Dathomir, where Nightsister magick gifted them the knowledge that Obi-Wan Kenobi was alive, and he was on Tatooine.

Taschen’s book contains enough concept art to fill an AT-AT, with one of the most intriguing images being an idea for how Anakin would have looked in Revenge of the Sith. Concept illustrator Ian McCaig drew an image of Hayden Christensen in a look that wouldn’t be out of place in a Mad Max movie, with his sleeveless Jedi tunic ripped open to the chest. Anakin’s hair is even more extreme, being shaved aside from a thin mohawk à la Travis Bickle in Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver, with it finishing in a braided ponytail.

Following the rite, Maul absconded to his ship, muttering "He lives!" in delirious excitement. But Maul was resilient, and he survived the war to build an empire of his own as the true leader of Crimson Dawn. After his death, Dryden’s first lieutenant Qi’ra assumed control over the territories, working closely with Maul to continue their rule. Yep, this is definitely closer to the final design that ended up in the film. McCaig also admitted that he had originally drawn feathers on Darth Maul but it was mistaken for horns.

We’ve since heard snippets of what he apparently would have done, but nothing substantial. Maul displays Grievous and Dooku to Sidious so that the Sith Lord can see their failure. For someone who opposed Sidious for years on The Clone Wars, Maul is very quick to show off to him – which makes for a bitter, twisted moment in Maul and Sidious’ long-standing Master-apprentice relationship. What do you think of Komari's look being inspired by Maul's original look? Knoles stated that he wanted Komari's look to reflect the pain that she has been through after she was rejected by Count Dooku who initially trained her.

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The Francis Blalock House, Los Angeles CA. Wright also designed an apartment building for her in Alhambra CA in 1949, also unbuilt. The Richard Welsted Day Renovation, 2049 Oakstone Way, Los Angeles CA. Original house was built in 1916. Renovated in 1930, 1936, and 1941, according to Wright's archives.

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Harwell Hamilton Harris designed a house for them in 1938, also unbuilt. And Clara Bea Adams House, aka the Mat House Design, 7400 Tampa Avenue, Reseda CA. Adams, a former Oklahoma oilfield worker, built the house over a four-year period with help from his son, Robert, a 19-year old UCLA geology student using blueprints drawn by Wright. The house was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1996.

In 2003, Hodel's son Steve accused his father (who died in 1999) of committing the famous Black Dahlia murder there, among other killings. Sold in 2011 to Stephen Finkelstein. Sold in 2013 to Sowden House LLC, controlled by Finkelstein. Sold in 2018 to Daniel Goldfarb aka MR Cedn LLC. Bottom five photos by Michael Locke. The William J. Weber House, 3923 West 9th Street, Los Angeles CA.

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“I woke up one morning and I had this dream — I don’t even recall exactly what happened in the dream — but it had my parents’ house in it and it had Encircle involved. The sellers, who could not be reached for comment, had owned the home since 2014, records with PropertyShark show. They paid $2.65 million for the house—which at the time was a three-bedroom residence in need of substantial updates—before overhauling the property into its existing incarnation. Balancing the glamour and grit of the region, our group of experts is here to make your vision a reality.

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Sold in 2014 to Manuel and Alicia Valenda. A&P heir George Huntington Hartford II purchased a mansion on the property in 1942 which later crumbled into ruins. He sold a parcel up the hill to Headley who commissioned Wright to design a house on the ridge - but got only as far as building a stable and garage before running out of cash. In the late 1950s, actor Errol Flynn rented here, throwing many notorious parties.

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Sold to James Srodon, who removed a bedroom addition and added a bay window, among other interior remodeling. The Kenneth Niles House Remodel, 2601 Rutherford Drive, Los Angeles CA. Sometimes cited as a Lloyd Wright design, but it is not. The Groucho and Ruth Marx House, 710 North Hillcrest Road, Beverly Hills CA. The E. R. Lewis House, 2948 Graceland Way, Glendale CA.

Lloyd Wright's first completed project in Los Angeles. Weber originally hired Frank Lloyd Wright to design the house but he was too busy with work on other commissions, including the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo and the Hollyhock House. First photo from 1988 by Richard Kenyon. Sold around 1998 to Tom Price.

“Inside the house, we’re extremely busy every day. There’s a lot going on,” Larsen says. “We have eight programs each week at each home, and they range from a speaker series to service projects to a music night, art workshops. We have programs for parents, to help educate them and help them become more affirming of their youth. House, who exercised his $4.3 million player option this summer, played 14.6 minutes per game over his year and a half with the Sixers and averaged 4.6 points and 1.7 rebounds. Lowry, a 37-year-old Philadelphia native and six-time All-Star point guard, has deep ties to both Sixers head coach Nick Nurse and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey.

The Leonard and Edith Polster House, 1098 Hillcrest Road, Beverly Hills CA. Sold to Grace and Eddie Ong, Grace Enterprises, still owners as of 2022. The Emmanuel and Geneva Gainsburg House, 1210 Journeys End Drive, La Cañada Flintridge CA. Wright also did the landscape design. Sold in 2001 to the Charles and Elisa Callow Trust.

He played two seasons of college basketball for the Houston Cougars before transferring to the Texas A&M Aggies. Trump’s campaign isn’t premised on winning a majority, something a Republican has managed only once in the past eight presidential elections, (George W. Bush in 2004). Democrats have also zeroed in on Kennedy’s equivocal statements on abortion, including one in August in which he said he would sign a national ban on abortions after 15 weeks. His campaign later disavowed that statement.

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Our selection of Parker furniture for sale includes a variety of Parker House office suites and accents to add a sense of sophistication and stature to your space. From Italian Villa inspired desks to minimalist transitional shelves, there’s something for everyone in our inventory of Parker House furniture. Parker House Furniture is a third generation family owned and operated furniture maker. The delivery time, for example, is the one that gets a lot of complaints on the review tab on the brand’s official website.

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A family owned company, Parker House has been creating storage and organization solutions with the modern family in mind since 1946. With thoughtfully designed entertainment centers and library walls, Parker House Furniture has created products with a commitment to detail and artisan craftsmanship. Give your home a sense of style all its own with Parker House furniture for living rooms, bedrooms, home offices, and more.

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Features include iPod docking stations, library ladders, file drawers, a USB hub, keyboard drawers and laptop stations. Decorative storage compartments and display shelves provide the maximum use of space. Consumers can select from a variety of modular pieces for entertainment centers and office wall units with plenty of storage in drawers, cabinets and on shelving.

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Parker House is family owned and operated – a third generation of furniture makers. The family opened its first upholstery factory in downtown Los Angeles in 1946, providing furniture to the Southern California market. Today, Parker House Furniture offers a wide variety of home furnishings from sofas and leather recliners to entertainment centers and bedroom sets. The Americana Modern collection offers versatile furnishings with classic, welcoming style.

The heart of the home, today’s dining tables are where families come together—and Americana Modern’s Grand Casual Dining collection furnishes these spaces in style. Serving as the “hub” of the home, its classic designs combine function and versatility to create a welcoming space to gather throughout the day for food, fun and entertaining. Easygoing finishes, expandable tables, comfy chairs and unique display pieces make this group a dining essential.

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While you may already have plenty of options, checking out these Parker House furniture reviews can provide you more things to consider. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Be the first to know about the latest sales, exclusive content, and so much more. So, after knowing the Parker House furniture reviews, you may get the idea of how amazing this brand is. Of course, you can make those reviews as one of those factors to consider.

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You'll also find Parker House library walls and bookcases to display your favorite novels and keepsakes, armoires for the bedroom, plus options that are ideal for the home bar or kitchen. Whatever your needs may be, Parker House has a piece with the right functionality. Free shipping is available on all orders and many feature free in-home setup.

Bold yet warm, the Sundance collection creates a cozy retreat at home. Its refined rustic character is inspired by nature and the organic beauty of America’s most picturesque landscapes. From fresh mountain air to desert sunsets and sparkling coastlines, the multi-sensory experience of the great outdoors is captured in this distinctive collection. Perfect for today’s active lifestyles, these furnishings offer substantial proportions, relaxed styling, and sophisticated details. Fashionable yet comfortable, Sundance is distinguished by its cozy character and appreciated for its authentic livability. Mix and match pieces from both its finishes to create a look that reflects your personal style.

If you see the quality provided by this brand, you may wonder how much you should prepare for the budget. Yes, this brand is made in USA – and it comes with a good warranty too. For this thing, you should ask the distributor in the first place.

People said that the after-sales services are not as good as before they purchased the item. All furniture pieces are made of various types of quality wood. But one thing for sure, this brand has never used particleboards to ensure quality.

Parker House's Boca collection is one of our best sellers and painted in a beautiful cottage finish. Transitional in style and moderate in size, Boca will fit easily into any home! There are plenty of functional pieces to outfit your home office and/or entertainment room. The Barcelona collection by Parker House furniture features a dark red walnut stain either with or without a hand wiped over glaze.

Your home office will take on an old world, classic style reminiscent of when masters such as Goya or Picasso were working hard to create their masterpieces. The DaVinci collection from Parker House furniture features desks, bookcases, entertainment centers, file cabinets, and TV consoles in an antique Vintage Chestnut finish. DaVinci takes its inspiration from its namesake, Leonardo da Vinci and is characterized as Italian Renaissance.

That’s why this family-owned company sources durable, high-quality materials that are built to last playdates, dinner parties, and long hours in the home office. We design and create a wide variety of stylish Living Room, Home Entertainment, Bedroom and Home Office furniture. Generally, whether you are decorating your living room or home office, this brand always has something to offer. For instance, the Tahoe collection will fit very nicely in your living room. When you shop with AFA Stores, you can get Parker House desks, Parker House TV stands, and more delivered right to your doorstep.

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The third shell stood until the end of the 2003 season. Murphy could call for a special primary to replace him, which under state law would have to be held 70 to 76 days after he issues the writ. That would be followed by a special election 60 to 64 days later to fill the remainder of Payne’s current term. Shortly after his father’s 2012 death, Payne announced his intention to run for his seat. He won a special election to complete the final weeks of his father’s term in the 112th Congress and easily won reelection since. Payne, a Democrat, represented New Jersey’s 10th District since he won a 2012 special election to succeed his late father, who had been New Jersey’s first Black member of Congress.

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Payne left Kean College after a few years and worked at Urban Data Systems, a computer forms company founded by his uncle William. He later held jobs as a toll collector and a student busing coordinator for Essex County. In late 2005, he was elected to the Essex County Board of Freeholders (now called county commissioners), and half a year later he was also elected to the Newark city council. He became the city council president in 2010. “This sounds so crazy to say out loud — and I haven’t told anybody this but my wife,” Reynolds begins.

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The Rockets, however, have been rickety, with a 5-3 record and the league's third-worst defensive rating. House was promoted to a starting role, put back on the bench for a blowout loss in Miami and reinserted into the first five the next night in Memphis. "We don't even say 3-and-D over here," House said. He called coach Mike D'Antoni's system "perfect for me," especially with Houston playing at a rocket speed.

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After that, perhaps he would declare for the 2015 NBA Draft. He had transferred from the University of Houston partially because he had dreamed of all this. House had his motivation, but would need the patience Lisa had always preached, too. "Once you're out of the league, especially for a guy that didn't really prove himself, it's really hard for you to come back in," House said. Danuel House Jr. joins the 76ers for his seventh professional season.

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His archives are at UCLA Special Collections. Architect Eric Lloyd Wright was the son of Lloyd Wright and his second wife, Helen. Many thanks to Catherine Westergaard Cramer for research. Deeded to son Alan Handley who lived there for 35 years.

He was named C-USA Freshman of the Year, the first in school history to receive the honor. In the first round of the College Basketball Invitational, House hit the game-winning shot against Texas with 17 seconds left. As a sophomore, he was the Cougars' leading scorer and rebounder with 19.6 points and 9.4 rebounds per game, and led the team to the conference semifinals. The Nelson Eddy House, 485 Halvern Drive, Brentwood Hills CA.

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The Alfred Newman-Martha Montgomery House, West Sunset Boulevard, Pacific Palisades CA. Sold in 2007 to a trust owned by Diane Hall, aka actress Diane Keaton who did a renovation. Sold in 2010 to Sgl Assets LLC, aka David Segel. Sold in 2020 to Charles and Olivia Corwin. The Murray Ballam and Alida Holland Stewart Bothwell House, 3139 Ridgeview Drive, Altadena CA.

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Wright also designed the landscaping. Sold in 2003 to Gail Winthrop. Sold in 2018 to the Jeffrey Whalen Trust. Sold in 2021 to Stephanie Monsef and the Yadegar Family Trust.

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He had his only encounter with the Beatles there in 1965, and Presley was reportedly chilly to them. The house was used in the 1988 miniseries Elvis and Me. Destroyed and replaced in 1991 with a McMansion.

The Calori House, 3021 East Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale CA. Sold in 1988 to John DeGomez then deeded to a family trust. Sold in 2016 to the Craig Gosselin Trust. The Martha Taggart House, 2158 East Live Oak Drive, Los Angeles CA. Designed for the mother of Lloyd Wright's second wife, actress Helen Taggart. Lloyd Wright's son, Eric Lloyd Wright, completed an extensive remodel and won the 2006 Meliora Award for Best Restoration.

The Leonard Bellenson Renovation, 410 Capri Drive, Simi Valley CA. Original house designed in 1958. Sold in 2009 to Vernoll and Eileen Orth.

House was impressive for the Rockets' summer league team in 2018, which led to a training-camp invite from the Golden State Warriors. On the last day of camp, the team chasing a three-peat cut him in favor of Alfonzo McKinnie. Danuel Kennedy House Jr. (born June 7, 1993) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Wood then took the Wright design to an architect/designer in Oxnard CA who redid it for construction. Wood had another Modernist home built in the 1970s by architect Paul Sterling Hoag. The Aliso Village Public Housing Project, 1400 Gabriel Garcia Marquez Street, Los Angeles CA.

The client went with a different architect. The W. E. Sauer House Addition, 6309 McPherson Street, St. Louis MO. The Tule Mat House, Imperial Valley CA. Later built by the Adams family in 1939, see below, with a different roof.

He could not afford to let his rough start discourage him, and he had to trust that a more mature approach would pay off in time. House was a professional basketball player without a team or any idea when his next chance would come. His mother had always told him that good things come to those who wait, but his patience was wearing thin.

In a time when most people did not have any air conditioning, the Griffith house had three air-conditioners and three climate zones. Featured in Architectural Forum, June 1938. Wright also designed the Yucca-Vine grocery store for the Griffiths, since destroyed.

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Some people consider that the delivery time is taking quite long – a few of them got the item months after the purchase. Another consequence is that the item is being delivered in a damaged condition. Meanwhile no one would take the blame, neither the store nor the expedition. Talking about the most popular product manufactured by the Parker House, you can say that the reclining sofa is the one.

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Yet, feel free to ask the distributor or the manufacturer right away for further information. Check out your local hardware store or go with online shopping instead. Other than that, you can arrange the delivery depending on your convenience. Regardless of the delivery, make sure you’ve checked the item you purchase before the manufacturer sends it to your house.

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Since this is a family-owned company that has been around since 1946 then trust and credibility shouldn’t be something you worry about. This family company was established in Los Angeles and now it has been all over the Southern California market. Sign up to receive our email newsletter including special offers, incentives, discounts and more.

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Parker House Furniture is a wholesale furniture resource that sells directly to the trade. Parker House’s goal is to offer our customers the best value in the furniture industry. Today, Parker House offers a wide variety of furniture for Living Rooms, Home Entertainment, and Home Offices. Regardless of your furniture style, you will most likely find everything you look for. Besides, Parker House furniture is made in USA – some people take this thing seriously.

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It is one of the good things you can grab from the Parker House furniture reviews. To avoid delays and any inconvenience, you can arrange the delivery on your own. According to some complaints, the delivery options are not that excellent. However, many customers have great experiences – it depends on your location, after all. According to the Parker House furniture reviews, the items made by this manufacturer are created for middle- to high-income people. It ensures the quality and durability of each product, for sure.

Parker House offers the intricate details, lovely wood tones, dramatic accents and array of custom configurations that provide heirloom quality furniture for a custom home. The Parker House furniture store by Home Gallery Stores features high-quality pieces for your entertainment room and home office. Since 1946, Parker House has taken the necessary steps to ensure the quality of their furniture to make sure that each customer is completely satisfied with their purchase. As a family owned and operated company, Parker House wants to protect their reputation by always providing your family with furniture to meet your needs.

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They produce entertainment centers, home office furniture, library walls and a wide selection of media centers in a variety of styles from traditional to contemporary. Parker House Furniture is committed to customer satisfaction and provides furniture that is beautiful, affordable and built to endure for years to come. Modular library walls provide elegant styling with traditional overtones coupled with entertainment and electronic solutions for todays high tech lifestyles. Buyers will appreciate features including pencil drawers, hidden wire management, pull-out writing surfaces, phone jacks, lighting on cabinet fronts and high speed Internet connectors.

There are various material types of recliners, such as leather, fabric and leather swivel. Parker House provides 1-Year limited warranty on upholstery as well as 3-year warranty on mechanisms, motors, springs, and frames. However, Parker House furniture reviews also include things that people are complaining about. The number of people who complained was quite something, after all.

Many of the extensive Parker House furniture collections include complete library walls. Additions  include complimentary occasional tables to complete a room. Parker House offers the intricate details, lovely wood tones, dramatic accents and array of custom configurations.

They offer a line of high quality home office and home entertainment furniture. But before you purchase a specific reclining sofa, you should check out the Parker House furniture reviews about the product. This brand offers a wide array of collections when it comes to sofas and loveseats. Parker Furniture is a family owned and operated furniture producer based in Southern California. With designs inspired by Italian villas, French chateaus, and modern estates, you can bring global style to life in your own home by shopping from our selection of Parker designs.

The DaVinci collection will take you back to a time when the known world was waking up to the age of enlightenment and true artistry was appreciated. The DaVinci collection will create the home office you need to help you create your own masterpiece. The Sterling collection from Parker House furniture features a rich espresso finish. Modular library walls provide elegant styling with traditional overtones coupled with entertainment and electronic solutions for today’s high tech lifestyles. Features include pencil drawers, hidden wire management, pull-out writing surfaces, phone jacks, lighting on cabinet fronts and high speed Internet connectors.

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They have stayed true to their commitment by designing and manufacturing solid wood furniture in a variety of rich finishes and details that will bring a timeless quality to your home. Parker House's selection of entertainment centers, home office furniture, bookcases, and occasional pieces will allow you to create the classic look you want. Parker House exemplifies quality craftsmanship and combines durability with stunning beauty, ensuring that every piece will be something you appreciate for many years to come. For questions on any Parker House furniture collections, please contact a Home Gallery Stores sales team member and they would be happy to help you find pieces to fit your needs.

Regardless of who sells the furniture, you will find that all furniture pieces are made of different wood types. It means that durability is something you shouldn’t worry about. Unfortunately, warranty should be part of the not-so-good side of the Parker House furniture reviews. Even though the company says 1-year and 3-year limited warranty, many of their complaints are not taken seriously. Another point that you should consider from the Parker House furniture reviews is the product quality. Generally, Parker House comes with good stuff, many of them are quality ones.

The essence of understated elegance, Pure Modern brings dramatic character to today’s living spaces. Its crisp lines and clean geometric profiles are highlighted with a signature Moonstone finish—a sophisticated warm grey revealing oak veneer patterns—and Burnished Nickel hardware. Subtle details lend refinement to these multifunctional pieces while thoughtful features render it infinitely livable. Seductive in its simplicity, the bold presence of Pure Modern elevates the allure of any space. Parker House Furniture values the connection and conversation that good furniture fosters.

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Experience exceptional house cleaning in California with Molly Maid, where we prioritize immaculate homes, trust, and peace of mind. Plus, all our cleaning services come with the Neighborly Done Right Promise™, our dedication to delivering quality service and ensuring total satisfaction. With Molly Maid, you'll enjoy unparalleled flexibility in your cleaning services.

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From the get-go, our booking process is very simple and works around your schedule. That is just one of the many things you get when you choose Mya Cleaning Services. Want a freshly cleaned home and get your free time back? Working with Zoya to book a service via Yelp was a breeze. She was responsive and communicative and made the process so easy for me.

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Engaging their services would be more convenient to you. The thought alone that your furniture is clean would give you a peace of mind and comfort. But, with a messy home, you are not only going to be unorganized, you are going to be chaotic. If you do not want to become a refugee in your home, it is recommended that you hire the services of professionals.

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They are better equipped to do that job better than any other body. The team ensures that most decent and educated people are hired for such jobs. They do not just get anybody they see on the street to become one of their workers. If you are the busy type, you would not devote the required time to all aspects of your home, as the professionals would do. If you are not an expert, you would discover that the process is very exhausting and tiring. The work could be very tedious and many mothers could not afford to devote such time for cleaning purposes only.

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She did exactly what we asked of her. Hard working, asked questions but then right to it doing her thing. My house smells good and looks even better.

We charge flat rate based on the number of bedrooms in your home. Just select the number during booking and price will be indicated. Or you may check our “Prices” section. A GoFundMe has been organized to help the business with the cost of repairs and the loss of many of its supplies. The break-in at Pink Sponge Home Cleaning service in Glendora occurred in the early morning hours of April 20.

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Even if you do not want to keep your place tidy because of what others would say or do, it is good for your health and well being of your family members. To be healthy, it is recommended that you live in a healthy environment and such environment must start from the place you live. With us, you get some of the best prices in the city, and there's also huge discounts for recurring cleanings. You’ll know how much your project costs even before booking a pro.

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Some companies charge a set amount — such as 5 cents — per square foot, with a minimum amount, such as $100. You may save money by increasing the frequency of your house cleaning visits. Often a company will charge you less per cleaning when you schedule more cleanings per month. The cost advantage rewards your loyalty, and also reflects the fact that more frequent cleanings make it easier to maintain a high level of cleanliness in your home.

For more than eight years, Andrea has been doing home health care where she cares for her clients and makes sure that they have a clean, livable home. When Andrea isn't cleaning she spends her time reading, resting, and relaxing. Your cleaner will arrive at the scheduled time and give your home a clean you'll love. Yulisa was friendly, professional, and thorough. I really enjoyed working with her and she did a great job on my house.

He did and excellent job with the specific areas that needed cleaning; he’s very polite, efficient and thorough. She cleaned exactly as I requested and I felt very happy about the difference in my living area. Jonathan is very easy going when it comes to cleaning and working with your priorities. He is also a steady, hard worker that gets the job done. Rey was very professional and considerate, as I was working from home.

The quantity of cleaning work you want done for you would determine the cost. Whichever way, you look at it, you would discover that their services are affordable. Apart from the fact that the service is affordable, you would discover that it is accountable too. Our referred professional home cleaners would assist you in different ways, they would ensure that every part of your home gets the type of attention it deserves. They can remove all the dirt in the floors of your home, as well as the wall and bed and furniture and so on. They will ensure that your house gets the type of attention it deserves.

Whether you need basic cleaning covering essentials or detailed work, the results will amaze you! Check out our selection of cleaning packages. We won’t only appreciate your feedback but will seek it after each appointment. We’ll listen to your suggestions, complaints, and will be there to replace your cleaner if you ask us to do that.

We realize that every home presents unique cleaning challenges, so we accommodate all specific requests into your cleaning plan. Because of our proven strategies and personalized cleaning plans, our team is equipped to clean your entire house every time efficiently and effectively. From special event cleaning to weekly maid service, we provide the residential cleaning services you need most. Generally, getting your house cleaned professionally can take several hours. It also might depend on how many employees are cleaning and the supplies they are using.

Molly Maid is the most renowned, trusted name in professional cleaning services across the country. We have hundreds of locations, so just search for "cleaning services near me" and pick the closest Molly Maid to your home. Because we customize our cleaning services, the cost to clean your home will depend on the services you choose, the size of your home, its condition, and other factors. No matter your cleaning needs, count on us for a plan that fits your schedule and budget. Not sure how to customize your cleaning plan?

That aren’t doing a good job at it. The kids were surprised when they came home. She may have been the first cleaner who really got my showers to sparkle. My only feedback would be to read the notes on the appointment in more detail before arriving. I have a one-year old and clean floors are a priority. Gisela was a great communicator and followed my requested priorities.

At Merry Maids®, we take pride in putting The Extra In Your Ordinary® by offering you the opportunity to spend your valuable time on the things you love. Our home cleaning services in California are designed to reinvigorate your life and bring balance to your home. In California, the beauty of the natural landscape inspires a commitment to clean and inviting homes. Our house cleaning service in California embraces this philosophy wholeheartedly. We bring a unique blend of thorough cleaning with a touch of Californian warmth, ensuring your home sparkles like the Golden State itself.

Star Wars: A History of Lightsaber Design

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• Asajj Ventress’ interconnecting lightsabers
• Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order allows lightsaber dismembering "in select cases"
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• THE ORIGINAL TRILOGY

While it doesn’t have a unique name, Darth Maul’s lightsaber is sometimes called a saberstaff because of the length the hilt requires to accommodate its dual blades. In Legends, Darth Maul’s double-bladed lightsaber was born out of necessity. He’d been sent to kill Siolo Ur Manka, a powerful Jedi, and found himself physically bested. Instead of trying to win a fight he could not win, Maul relied on his cunning — he retreated to his ship, built two lightsabers and welded them together.

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Ray Park also had a hand in developing Maul’s fighting style, and asked that the hilt of Maul’s double lightsaber be lengthened so that he could use it more efficiently. The Den of Geek quarterly magazine is packed with exclusive features, interviews, previews and deep dives into geek culture. Star Wars lore is so detailed that this article could stretch on infinitely.

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Like Maul, Dooku needed a unique weapon that would set him apart from other characters and help keep the franchise fresh. The swanky professionally-crafted-looking lightsabers fit that pitch to a tee. The design phase of The Phantom Menace was on a much larger scale than that of A New Hope.

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Darth Maul gets his lightsaber (along with the Darksaber) back and crafts an additional one to forge to its end. During the Siege of Mandalore, he uses this double-bladed lightsaber to fight Ahsoka Tano. While Ahsoka shows him mercy and doesn’t kill him, Maul’s original lightsaber falls and is forever lost. The original Darth Maul lightsaber was the double-bladed one seen in The Phantom Menace (cue “Duel of the Fates”) for what seemed like the first and last time.

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Now a single-bladed lightsaber, Darth Maul uses the weapon to gain power in the criminal underworld, forming the Shadow Collective. Darth Maul has a double-bladed lightsaber because he trained extensively to use one, channeling his rage and hatred of the Jedi to make himself the ultimate weapon of the Sith. Maul’s prowess with his lightsaber gave him the choice to use only one blade or pop both to engage more than one enemy at a time. In the original script for Revenge of the Sith, someone else was in charge of creating the senior Skywalker. Even though most people had already assumed this to be the case, it’s not hugely surprising it didn’t make it in. Now that Maul has finally died in canon, it seems like his story might have ultimately wrapped up on a message of hope.

This led to Maul’s battle with Death Watch leader Pre Vizsla, who he dispatched violently and without mercy to assume total control of the planet. Throughout this time, Maul dueled Obi-Wan Kenobi on numerous occasions, and in an act of pure hatred, killed Obi-Wan’s former love, Duchess Satine Kryze. His revenge would prove double-edged, however, as the act created a dark side ripple sensed by his former Master, Darth Sidious.

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Although Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan’s Phantom Menace lightsabers could be deemed a little standard-issue, the same definitely doesn’t go for Episode I’s other lightsaber – that of Sith apprentice Darth Maul. The saber carried by Ray Park was a thing of beauty, with a sleek longer hilt and two ruddy blades on it. Darth Maul, with his striking red and black face, devilish horns, and wicked double-bladed lightsaber, looked like nothing we’d seen in a galaxy far, far away before. Unfortunately, the script let Maul down badly, and he was despatched pretty quickly, only to be brought back through the power of popularity in the animated series Clone Wars. StarWars.com has shared an extensive oral history of the franchise, which includes comments from concept artist Iain McCaig.

Darth Maul’s double-bladed lightsaber

The differences between these designs – as subtle as they may have been to the viewing public – are part of the vast detail that made the Star Wars galaxy immediately visually impressive. The individual touches also help the world feel lived-in and individualized. Luke’s was built from the flash attachment of a Graflex 3 cell unit, while Vader’s was made from a different flash attachment – one from a British 3-cell MPP Microflash. Of course, the minutiae of old cameras doesn’t mean much to us these days, but that explains why the two weapons aren’t identically shaped.

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As it stands, this piece is already twice the length of our average feature (which don’t tend to be short at the best of times), and we haven’t managed to fit quite a few things in. Sometimes, he needs to be a smuggler, so he can use his weapon as a blaster. But when the time comes, he can press a different button and activate lightsaber mode.

In the custody of Ahsoka Tano and the Republic troops, a Mandalorian vault blunted Maul's Force powers so that he could be delivered to the Jedi Council. But with the execution of Order 66 and the clones onboard turned against Ahsoka Tano, her only recourse was to free the powerful former Sith Lord to create a diversion and give her a chance to save herself and her friend, Rex. If you love Star Wars, check out our list of the best sci-fi series, or if you fancy something a bit more magical, we have a guide to the best fantasy movies. Maul is one of the few characters known to have wielded the Darksaber, a rare distinction. Hardcore fans will know that Lucas originally meant for the saga to be a tale from a fictional bible known as the “Journal of the Whills,” but we never got an explanation of the Whills in the film.

He recalled that Maul was described in the script for Episode I as “a vision from your worst nightmare” and McCaig drew from his own fears as he came up with how Maul should look. The result was something so disturbing that George Lucas was horror-stricken upon seeing it. Darth Maul’s new lightsaber is a significant change from the original, with a hooked grip-guard similar to those of the Inquisitors, possibly having been built from the scraps of an Inquisitor’s lightsaber. It still produces two red blades — or perhaps “crimson” is a more apt description, as he takes control of the Crimson Dawn criminal organization while using it. Maul would conceal the hilt with wood, using it like a walking stick in public.

Maul took the first opportunity to betray the Jedi, blinding Kanan with a merciless lightsaber strike to the eyes. The Zabrak escaped the planet in a stolen Inquisitor ship, readying his next move. The Phantom Menace features the Battle of Naboo, during which Maul fights Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Darth Maul’s lightsaber skills are impeccable, and he’s able to kill Qui-Gon Jinn. Obi-Wan uses advanced lightsaber moves to beat Darth Maul, cutting his lightsaber — and him — in half. Maul and his lightsaber plummet down the reactor shaft, chopped in half and left for dead.

As soon as the opening scroll is done, the audience is brought into a shiny spaceship where young Obi-Wan and his master Qui-Gon Jinn are on a mission to negotiate with the pesky Trade Federation. Incredibly soon, said Federation begin gassing the Jedi under the command of Darth Sidious. Out come the lightsabers – shiny, new, and without that cobbled-together look of Lucas’ original Star Wars. Later, Maul orchestrated the siege of Mandalore as a means to draw Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi to him with plans to kill Skywalker and deprive Darth Sidious of his new apprentice.

However, Maul’s shocking return also meant the return of this lightsaber (or part of it). A duel between Maul and Vader would have satisfied fans’ desire to see a fight scene between these two heavy-hitters, but Ahsoka’s story had more emotional weight, Filoni said. Without enough time in the episode to do both, Filoni decided to send Ahsoka to fight Vader, and, therefore, keep Maul alive. Sure, Darth Maul was a bit of a pushover for getting cut in half by a teenage Padawan. But in Son of Dathomir, he and his combined forces of Mandalorians and criminals capture both Count Dooku and General Grievous without lengthy battles. Once they’re in his clutches, Maul parades his success in front of Darth Sidious in one of the most telling parts of the comic.

Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras

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• Renamed Carnival Ships
• Carnival Celebration
• Unique Theme Nights You Shouldn’t Miss When on a Cruise Ship
• Carnival Jubilee – 2023
• INSPIRED BY

Marina Bar™ is an indoor/outdoor spot where the drinks are only part of the refreshment story — there’s also some great lounging to do! And if we catch you feasting your eyes on our Beach Buns™, c’mon, who can blame you? It’s a fabulous way to enjoy delicious sandwiches made how you like, or even a just-got-grilled hot dog. With more space for stretching out indoors, plus a large balcony for kicking back outdoors, try an Ocean Suite to experience private, luxurious relaxation. Ocean Suites also include VIP check-in, walk-in closet and bathroom with whirlpool tub.

Renamed Carnival Ships

We’re at home anywhere we sail… but you can only have one hometown, and for Carnival that is unmistakably Miami. So it’s not hard at all to locate the inspiration for 820 Biscayne on Carnival Celebration. If you’re wondering about the nameplate, that’s the address where it all got started — but nobody has to wonder where all the fun, flavor and good looks you’ll find in this zone were sourced.

Carnival Celebration

Here’s the most affordable way to experience Mardi Gras®, without cutting even a single corner in the comfort department. With an Interior stateroom you’ll get a full private bathroom, your choice of bed size and layout — covered in linens you can feel at home in — all of which make this truly a great spot for curling up after a long day’s fun. Get all the comfy details about Interior staterooms on Mardi Gras. Design is more than just the way things look — it's as much about how they work. And staterooms aboard Mardi Gras® are packed with innovative changes to both.

Unique Theme Nights You Shouldn’t Miss When on a Cruise Ship

Guests can enjoy a fresh hot pizza at Coastal Slice or try a tasty sandwich or hot dog at Beach Buns. Additional venues in The Shores include Marina Bar, Rudi’s Seagrill and Cucina del Capitano. These comfy rooms with a view let you take in the scenery as you sail toward your beautiful destinations. But the views aren’t all that matters here — Ocean View staterooms on Mardi Gras® are a little bit bigger than Interior rooms and most feature a supremely loungeable couch for those times when neither lying nor standing will do. Get all the comfy details about Ocean View staterooms on Mardi Gras.

Carnival Jubilee – 2023

Enjoy selections like seafood bisque and crab-stuffed lobster tail imperial — all served with an elegant flair that pays proper tribute to the beauty of the ocean from which so much fun, and flavor, arises. At Cucina del Capitano® on Carnival Jubilee™, who you’ve got gathered around the table is truly as important as what’s being served there. At our table you’ll enjoy delicious Italian favorites — we serve them family-style because we know that sharing large plates and sharing tales of your day’s adventures goes hand-in-hand. Speaking of which, our walls are adorned with old snapshots from our officers’ family albums, proving that the rustic Italian-farmhouse atmosphere definitely isn’t for show.

That’s why paying tribute to the magical spot where the water meets the land just feels so natural. That’s what’s going on at The Shores™, a new zone aboard Carnival Jubilee! Beaches, boardwalks and piers were just a little of what inspired us to create this zone that serves up just the right flavors and feels. For starters, Coastal Slice™ is the hotspot for fresh pizza that can only be topped… by delicious toppings.

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The retail workers ripped open box after box of inventory and, over the course of just 48 hours, stocked all of the shelves in the onboard shops. The kids club staff mobilized to organize the ship's multiple activity spaces. Everyone seemed genuinely happy to be there, and they all welcomed each other with smiles. The excitement was palpable, which bodes well for passengers since the crew is prepared and the ship is ready. Passengers have to make their way to the lounge, which isn't next to the theater. The ship, which can accommodate nearly 5,000 guests, will spend the summer sailing four-, five-, six- and eight-day cruises to Bermuda, the Caribbean, New England and Canada.

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In the world of Carnival Jubilee™ zones are where fun, flavor and relaxation live… and there are six just waiting for you to explore. In 2024, Carnival will increase its deployment in Galveston to four ships when Carnival Miracle begins operating a new series of longer cruises from the port. The ship also has an expanded luxury retail space, where guests can indulge in the products of Piaget, Cartier, Bvlgari. The Shores neighborhood, situated directly above Currents, is designed to evoke piers, boardwalks, and beaches, with a Ferris wheel-inspired ceiling, wood plank floors, and eateries offering goodies like pizza and hot dogs.

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Carnival Splendor is one of a kind when it comes to the different classes of ships from Carnival. The vessel was originally designed for sister cruise line Costa Cruises but was transferred to Carnival Cruise Line during construction. The cruise ship is 113,300 gross tons and carries 3,012 passengers. The Bonsai Teppanyaki™ experience is set to delight guests aboard Mardi Gras®. Take a little time out of vacation to sit down to a selection of tempting appetizers, before your chef prepares the main course featuring selections of meats, tofu, fish, shrimp or lobster… right at your table. In the teppanyaki tradition — and Carnival’s tradition of fun — expect an interactive, satisfying meal full of surprise and delicious delight.

Starting in December, the LNG-powered vessel will offer regular week-long cruises to the Western Caribbean. Serving as the centerpiece of the ship’s top deck, the rollercoaster features all-electric, motorcycle-inspired vehicles that race along the 800-foot-long track, 187 feet above the sea achieving speeds of up to 40 miles per hour. The new Carnival Jubilee will become the third and final vessel in Carnival’s XL Class. Made up of the largest ships in the fleet, the class also includes the 2020-built Mardi Gras and the 2022-built Carnival Celebration.

Carnival Sunshine originally debuted in 1996 as Carnival Destiny. Carnival Destiny was the first passenger cruise ship ever built over 100,000 gross tons in size. The 3,002 passenger ship is currently 102,853 gross tons after the remodel. The first Dream class ship from Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Dream was the first Carnival ship to be over 120,000 gross tons in size. The ship debuted in 2009 at 128,000 GT and carries 3,646 passengers. The majority of Carnival’s ships offer cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas that range from three days to over a week.

I hope you have enjoyed some of the history and tidbits about the Carnival Cruise Line fleet as we explored the newest carnival ships in the fleet. Carnival Radiance is the third ship in the Sunshine Class, along with sister ships Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Sunrise. The ship takes her name from a former Carnival cruise ship, Celebration, that was part of the Holiday class. The name also pays homage to the companies long history as the ship was delivered during Carnival Cruise Line’s 50th birthday year.

Carnival Jubilee™ plays host to a lineup of shows like Soulbound and its spooky, atmospheric R&B and Visual Symphony, with innovative LED walls and special effects three decks high. Let’s see what else… debuting right here there’s Dear Future Husband, an interactive pop-wedding adventure. Of course there’s also Celestial Strings, which reimagines rock and pop favorites as symphonic classical compositions, and We Are One, which has performers sometimes leaving the stage behind, actually soaring above the audience.

The ships will be 180,000 gross tons in size, the largest ever built by Carnival. Here is a list of every Carnival cruise ship from newest to oldest that will be updated as new ships enter Carnival’s fleet. The ships range from the 70,000 gross ton Fantasy class to the 180,000 Excel class LNG powered cruise ships. The other brand-new concept, The Shores, takes its inspiration from piers, boardwalks and beaches. In this zone, guests will stroll along the boardwalk alongside colorful designs, including a Ferris wheel-inspired ceiling feature, and casual seating areas, both inside and outside.