Encino Ca History

Known by fans as one of the happiest couples in Hollywood, Al Jolson and Ruby Keeler made their home in Encino during their 11-year marriage. The couple built their $150,000, 15-room house in 1935 on Louise Avenue south of Ventura Boulevard. It was set on 12 acres planted with lemon and orange trees. Radio dials decorated the rim of a backyard pool and loudspeakers were installed overhead. There the Jolsons raised their adopted son, Al Jr., who would later change his name to Peter. Al Sr.

Known by fans as one of the happiest couples in Hollywood, Al Jolson and Ruby Keeler made their home in Encino during their 11-year marriage. The couple built their $150,000, 15-room house in 1935 on Louise Avenue south of Ventura Boulevard. It was set on 12 acres planted with lemon and orange trees. Radio dials decorated the rim of a backyard pool and loudspeakers were installed overhead. There the Jolsons raised their adopted son, Al Jr., who would later change his name to Peter. Al Sr.