THE GARDEN OF ALLAH Sunset Strip

[@howdy268]

Dude your keeping an era of Hollywood history interesting and fascinating continued success

[@GraceToo_]

I love how you share the history of Hollywood that people would never most likely know even existed. Thank you for all the effort you put into these each day :)

[@k8schmate]

you are living my dream - I literally could not have planned these vlogging trips or content better myself - thank you!!! I live vicariously through all your videos

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+Kate D aww thanks

[@davideckersall5477]

My interest in the background of Hollywood was aroused in the late 60s, reading books, including one about the Garden of Allah. I didn't think anyone knew of it, or was interested in that historical place. Thanks for another great blog!

[@carsoncurcini3767]

I used to live right across from there at 1412 N Crescent Heights. Much later did I realize who had lived on the other side of Crescent

[@margaretlake]

I just finished re-reading the Garden of Allah series (nine full length novels) by Martin Turnbull. It was well researched and I have been fascinated with the Gardens and Nazimova ever since. Thank you for this. And I highly recommend Turnbull's novels. He also wrote a novel about Nazimova called Salome. Another well-researched book.

[@susancollison8524]

You go through so much work for these vlogs, I am so appreciative of it, thank you so much!

[@whom88]

Love your Hollywood history vlogs.

[@rollydoucet8909]

Places such as the Garden of Allah tend to fade away when the inhabitants fade away. Places, and things happen in our lives without planning or reason, and when we try to re-create or relive them, it's never the same. Another interesting vlog Jordan. Thanks.

[@shadowman1403]

This is crazy that you did for your vlog today. I literally was looking this up yesterday because I live right around the corner in West Hollywood and it was killing me trying to figure out where exactly this use to be. I told my gf last week when we were walking by that was where I thought it was and she said Really? Then I looked it up yesterday and sure enough I was right! What's even more crazier a lot of people that have lived here longer then you have no clue about this place or a lot of places you cover in your daily vlogs. You have no idea Jordan how many times you have come up in conversations with me and my gf with her friends or people we know. We have been to numerous parties and events and my gf has mentioned you to producer friends and writers to you name it. And these people have looked you up too because they have been here forever and they don't know anything about a lot of the history of these places. also real quick, last week on your Valentino vlog at Rudolph's memorial, another deja vu for me. I literally found out days before that his brother Albertino use to live in a house across from where I live now (MIND BLOWN) and when I was watching his grand daughter talking about her grandpa Albertino at the memorial I was thinking about how she probably use to visit him and when she was a little girl across my street. Such a small world!

[@ecomstockjr]

Jordan and Jah, Thank you for being the best part of my morning......

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+Ernie Comstock thank you. That means a lot

[@lemorab1]

I was there when I was very young in the early 1950's, but the killer is, I don't remember it! Just imagine if anyone had had a sense of historic preservation and The Garden Of Allah were still there and restored beautifully!

[@tamaralernst4095]

I’m watching this a year after you made it ... I’m from Houston... thanks for your comment about the hurricane ... it was unreal...

[@timberskypilot]

Cool story. I lived in the valley for years and never knew this story. I had a friend renting a cool apartment that was supposedly one of Charlie Chaplin's "entertainment bungalows"

[@franvarga709]

So sad that so many LA iconic locations have been lost to the wrecking ball. You do a great job of keeping these stories alive.

[@TinCupChalice40]

The way you manage to dig up such quality cherished information is such a talent. This vlog was absolutely fascinating. I lived there for 40+ years and never knew what I was driving by all that time.

[@thriftyflipside5275]

Thank you Jordan, i appreciate the history you share. I worked in that shopping center (at a box/packaging store) for a year or so and had NO idea the history that location had... I had no idea I walked over the parking lot Joni Mitchell/Counting Crows were signing about.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+Thifty Flipside crazy right? Makes sense because it's right at the foot of laurel canyon, and she was known for living in the canyon

[@mdkutzler8495]

Thank you so much for this vlog. This episode was/is my favorite. It hits all my buttons for Hollywood history, historical figures and it answers a question that I have always briefly thought about, "where exactly is the location of, they paved paradise and put up a parking lot." I have come to expect it would be somewhere on Sunset but now I know for sure. Thank you for the glimpse of Hotel Marmont, the only thing in life I genuinely covet, a long weekend stay at that fabulously expensive hotel. Jordan,,,,,even if you need to use the public defender, please have a lawyer review your agreement. George Michael signed his first contract at age 18 and he rued that day until the end of his life. A good Manager would have no objection to having an agreement looked at by a third party. If the Manager does object,,,,,,treat that reaction as a caution flag. Thanks again, great vlog.

[@myboyz9391]

Thank you Jordan for making my life a little less sad. It has been almost 5 years since my 24 year old son died from a heroin overdose. Life is just not the same. But I love your vlogs! 😊

[@jfs78]

I knew a guy, long dead now who lived there in the late 1930s.- early 40s.. He lived there with Robert Benchley. He said there were parties galore. He said Earl Flynn brought an ballet company that performed at the pool and did a nude swan Lake... He said cocktail time started at 9 am with Benchley. His face would glow when he talked of his days there...Always repeating Benchley's line " My nerves are shattered" which meant I need another drink...Boy I wish I had seen it all. There much more he talked about and I have to try to remember...I'll share more as I recall.

[@rhiannonrhiannon6285]

Great video! I have learned sooo much from you. I remember when I first came to LA. We would go to this strip mall and get food and hang out. A lot of the actors would hang in the parking lot. Who knew this was such a famous landmark.

[@paulettesatterlee5953]

I have watched multiple vlogs from many vloggers . You are the very best ❤

[@jeremywolfla8606]

I would love to have the glasses for nothing more than admiration and respect for what you do day in and day out.

[@rwuest72]

Amazing vlog Jordan!! The Garden of Allah, must have been a wonderful place. Sad that it is no longer there, but at least there are photos, that give us an idea of what it looked like. Also, good luck with your acting manager.

[@lindagerdner4311]

Fascinating!!!! Thank you so much Jordan!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+Linda Gerdner thanks linda

[@trudideswarteTrudes]

Hank you for all that you do Jordan, love from Australia 💖

[@adrianlee3497]

Don Henley wrote a song about it called In The Garden Of Allah It was down by the riverside by The El Royale Hotel :)

[@Chutney1luv]

Wow! What an amazing story! I had heard about the "Garden Of Allah" through a friend! Just never had time to check it out! Thanks to you Jordan, you explained it to a T!

[@colleen7us]

I've always been fascinated by this story. Great vlog Jordan!

[@Astrobluey]

Great vlog! Rule number one of shooting " make sure the timecode (or counter) is rolling when you button on, if it's any consolation it happens to pros as well...

[@janetdungan2878]

its crazy watching this now because its a big dirt field, Mcdonalds and chase bank and entire block has been demolished again.

[@lindachavezw...246]

So interesting!! I thought it was a restaurant, I never knew anything about The Garden of Allah! Thank you Jordan! Wow!!

[@jcford33]

Been waiting on this one. Love the old GoA stories. Excellent vlog!!!!

[@FirstLast-su3ke]

Well done! Thanks for working do hard to show us these sights and learn these fascinating Hollywood stories.

[@debbiem9218]

Love Canada's Joni Mitchell, she used to live in Saskatchewan then province next to mine, Manitoba. To say your vlogs are outstanding is an understatement! They are the best, I don't know how you find all the energy you do for this vlogs and all the info you put into them. Thanks again!

[@reginap0lley478]

We appreciate you and your great work.

[@esthergarcia1373]

Never heard of the Garden of Allah. Thanks for the history lesson on the Hollywood wild side way of life. Good to know what Joni Mitchell was singing about. Thanks Jordan for all your diligent research and sacrifice in putting all this together. Nice seeing Jah again doing his little walking strut. 🐕‍🦺❤️🙏🏻🌴⭐️

[@loridee1182]

Wow! Love the story. thanks

[@petitelapin60]

Love Hollywood and its history. So grateful that you vlog all these fascinating places of Old Hollywood! Wish I lived closer to LA so I could see all myself. Thanks for this one! Always been intrigued by the Garden of Allah. By the way, I love your format. It's fun hearing about your day's plans --especially when cute little Jah gets into the act -seeing the place of interest and then hearing your final comments. Makes it so nice and conversational. Feels like you are a good friend! Keep up the good work! Looking forward to viewing the next vlog!!!!

[@daveschultz5512]

"Very interesting" as Artie Johnson would say - perhaps do a "Laugh In" Vlog - Great stuff! Best, Dave

[@tedhollandrcp]

The model you mentioned used to be in the lobby of the Chase bank, I wonder if it is still there. I remember passing by that location once with my friend Marcia Mae Jones, and she recounted her experience on a move called The Garden of Allah in the 1930's. Great info Jordan, your Hollywood history vlogs are 👍 great.

[@PlanetJ32]

Ohhhh yay!! I found it! Not sure if you read alot..but if you are interested,a writer named Martin Turnbull,has written a series of books called "Garden of Allah"..I bought them off of Amazon for my kindle and they are SOOOO good! I'm sure you can order the books too. It's a fiction story..but he talks about everyone that lived there..and I'm sure there was quite a bit of truth in there as well! I was very fascinated!

[@angelicacanete1319]

PlanetJ32 Hiiiii!!! Do u know if its still available? I'm interesteeeed!!!

[@marylinolazagasti9715]

Love your vlog! Wonderful idea!! I also love old Hollywood and enjoy your stories ❤️

[@hairycat6095]

thank you for your hard work and research to bring us another fine and interesting video

[@steveo6622]

Give your sun glasses to Adam ... He always loses his..☺👍👍

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+Steve O haha good idea

[@54321ZachMr]

Great vlog, Jordan! I have been an F. Scott Fitzgerald fan since I was little because of my mother telling me about his life and works. I didn't know that he had lived in the Garden of Allah, and this was a neat little bit of history to learn. Can't wait to see what you have in store for tomorrow and keep up the good work.

[@Jeannette311]

yes, one of my fave places! Alla is one of my favorite actresses.

[@pag1413]

Mentioned extensively in David Niven's autobiographies "The Moon's a Balloon!" & "Bring on the empty horses!"Thanks Jordan for the present day blog it's always facinated me the old hollywood of 1930's! Well put together & so insightful

[@wendyst.germain4482]

I’m so pleased to have found your channel. I love how you can still appreciate the magic that once existed at a site others simply see as a parking lot. May I ask if you would consider doing a blog about Greer Garson? I’d love to see what you came up with.

[@peggyhill7283]

Great story but sad! No Hollywood like old Hollywood! Thank you for all the work you put into your videos.

[@westcoastdude4777]

The site is now under construction to become a high rise glass tower.

[@jackiebratcher2997]

Thank You For Your Dedication !

[@sandradepaul157]

Great vlog, makes me want to research more about it.

[@stevemalarski]

What an awesome vlog!!. I just watched a documentary on the Sunset Strip on Netflix two weeks ago and they talked about this in the beginning. How great that you covered it. I really enjoy starting my day out with your vlogs. Keep up the great job!!!

[@timallen7354]

Great stuff, thanks Jordan.

[@yourmommmmm264]

i dont quite remember exacts but when i was reading lauren bacalls autobiography "by myself" i remember her saying something about meeting humphrey bogart at his place in the garden of allah:)

[@rev.jennyosorio7003]

Good morning Jordan and Jah!! What an amazing but sad story. I bet most people have no idea what was there so many years ago. I hope you read the entire contract, especially the fine print. I always read that first. Congratulations!!!: Have a peaceful, harmonious day!!!

[@MsMesem]

After ages on Google Maps chasing Chase Bank branches I finally found it; 8154 Sunset Boulevard. As this isn't a private home it would really add to your work to give this kind of information when appropriate. Obviously this used to be a very nice residential area.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Nope. I already have people copying everywhere I go. They'll just have to do the work like I do. Like you said, all it takes is a Google. I make videos, I don't create tour books

[@MsMesem]

Yes, but your video is always your video and your take on the place! I've always wondered in what area this old landmark was and it would certainly to add to the appreciation of this site to know where it was geographically and try to imagine this in its historical context. I think most people wouldn't bother to do the research you did to make a video showing a parking lot! You have been visiting Pompeii, somehow I think many people have been there before you and that there are a few videos floating around but your take is your take.

[@Turtle22124]

Gooooood morning Jordan and Jah!!! What a great vlog. So fascinating to see and hear you talk about hollywood history and it's sad that a lot of that history is going away.. Thank you for all your hard work. Good luck on the manager, pray about it and God will lead you to where you are supposed to go. As for the green glasses, not sure the best way to give them away but I am throwing my name in the "hat" I would love those glasses and would wear them proudly everyday. Have a great day! 🦁💚forever....

[@seaofnan]

Love your stories!! Always been curious about this place, which is referenced in so many books.

[@m.oriley8260]

Joni Mitchell's song, "Big Yellow Taxi" was not about the demise of the Garden of Allah, but her first experience visiting Hawaii in the early 70s: I wrote 'Big Yellow Taxi' on my first trip to Hawaii. I took a taxi to the hotel and when I woke up the next morning, I threw back the curtains and saw these beautiful green mountains in the distance. Then, I looked down and there was a parking lot as far as the eye could see, and it broke my heart... this blight on paradise. That's when I sat down and wrote the song.

[@manp1039]

i heard about the Garden of Allah through a mention of it on another history video of LA. THey said it was acrosss the street from Schwab's Phamacy Soda fountain. I wonder if there is a connection. I wonder which one was founded first.

[@juliecook2510]

Great vlog! Barbara Payton partied at the Garden of Allah, hope you investigate her story

[@RobSandage]

Have you thought about doing a vlog on the old Recruit Training Command in San Diego, California? The reason why I ask is because I know that Abbott and Costello filmed there film In The Navy along with Shemp Howard and then Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis I believe filmed Sailor Beware there as well. I have not been back out to San Diego, California in like 27 1/2 years since I was discharged from the Navy. I did basic training in San Diego. At the time while going through basic there they were supposed to build a brand new church and galley. I somewhat figured that the Marines would acquire the side of the Navy's recruit training. I spoke through a Navy group on Facebook with a guy who was a Company Commander and knew one of my Company Commanders stationed in San Diego. About the only thing left from what I hear is a few old barracks and the USS Recruit which I made phone calls home underneath the hull of the USS Recruit. Basically what the USS Recruit was a battle ship for us to do training while in basic on.

[@StephenS0906]

I was hoping that you would make mention about the building to the left that you kept showing when you were panning back and forth. It looks like that building was either part of the original complex or was built in homage to the property, because it has the same arch doorways and windows. I'll just check it out myself when I come back to Hollywood in 2022. :) Great vlog, though!!!

[@teonneedlyn691]

I work in the bank and it’s so sad that it’s going to be torn down soon. This is a great video to remind and keep the memory alive. It’s the end of so many great eras.

[@laurelsheart]

Gotta love WC Fields when he’s around a kid.

[@LetYrLiteShine]

I would love to own your sunglasses. My reason is that I found your vlogs thru a Justin Scarred event that we both vlogged. Found your vlogs and loved them. I also got a chance to meet you in June and it was a great day. You are very personable. 😊

[@maripeti4036]

The first time I heard about the GofA was in DisneyWorld, huge sign next to the Brown Derby Rest-said "Garden of Allah"....nothing else. I was always intrigued. And I looked it up and I love all the History abou tit and all Movie Stars lived and worked. So interesting!! Ty Jordan loved this! I wish it were still there-that must of been such a awesome place!!

[@LizzzzzLemon]

L.A. used to be so glamorous and beautiful. Now it’s run down with ugly cheap buildings. Pretty sad.

[@Barbaraplease]

side note: f scott fitzgerald died just a couple blocks away at 1443 N. Hayworth Ave

[@sallylouise9826]

Great story and history ! Looking forward to tomorrow's vlog ! Hope you like the contract and get new work ! Thanks for taking us along to the place where Garden of Allah was . 👍🏻🐶😎🦁❤️ 🌺🎥👍🏻

[@stephenbirks6458]

Thankyou for that walk through history !

[@aprildavis-washington5734]

I'm sure you've seen Chaplin with Robert Downey Jr.? When you mentioned people from the Nazi party met there it made me think of that scene where Chaplin met one man at a party who was speaking about Hitler and he admitted being Jewish to him. I wonder if it happened during one of Allah's parties?

[@trudideswarte7413]

Loved this.

[@leontindle7226]

thanks for bringing Hollywood to us

[@dodiatkins4515]

This is a favorite ❤😊

[@kathrynmcelroy5658]

Sure is sad that so much of the great and wonderful places is replaced with Corporate bullshit.

[@Jay-vr9ir]

So true.

[@bobfeigel8263]

I'm just finishing book 8 of the 9 book series on The Garden of Allah by Martin Turnbull. Fascinating history of the motion picture industry and its players from the talkies to ... well I haven't got there yet. That place was an incredible focus and center of creative energy and naughty going-ons. So much history played out in that one place.

[@rickdrais9737]

Allah Nazimova (pronounced Na-ZIM-ova) was the aunt of the writer/producer of RKO's great '40s Horror/Noir classics like CAT PEOPLE and I WALKED WITH A ZOMBIE, Val Lewton. Talented family, eh?

[@infinity78999]

I know this was 3 years ago but I'm catching up on some of these videos after recently discovering them. Do you think Fitzgerald got the idea for the non-stop partying at Gatsby's mansion from the non-stop parties at this garden of Allah?

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

No it was written before

[@WillieDuitt1]

Jordan...A plaque on the street would be great! But the way I see it this video is way more powerful than any plaque on the street...I never heard of this place and you just gave me an awesome history on the Hotel and the scene, plus it gives me something to do my own research on. Thanks

[@twopot9527]

love your vlogs and would love to see the Hollywood area you tell about it so well I love old history and since i can't get out due to the weather (Harvey) but thank goodness it's not as bad as Texas so the best thing to do is watch you YAY

[@outlawimages5945]

PS Great job Jordan, Love your videos and watch everyday

[@alexismaddock3516]

Wow neat vlog loved the information! I love that you are willing to share with us all of these cool places and now give away the sunglasses that have seen and been to so many places (especially on the gates of one of Elvis' homes). I can't say that I deserve those sunglasses compared to anyone else but I would like them. Maybe the best way to figure out who to give them to would be to use a site to pick someone at random like most give ways use now.

[@dorothysue1]

I wish I could have seen it.

[@peggyhill7283]

Jordan, please check out Rosie H,'s idea for the glasses. Very good idea.

[@ham98226]

Great vlog Jordan! Best of luck with your acting career.

[@lindablackford1882]

Jordan, have you heard of Martin Turnbull's series of novels based on the Garden of Allah? It's so good. The series centers on three fictional characters who all lived there. But many of the celebrities you mention are include in the stories. They start when the Garden first became apartments and conclude at the big party right before the property closes. Very good! Thanks for your videos! I just discovered them lately and have watched many of them.

[@pdxer8895]

Love the history. Thumbs up!

[@trixie9246]

Thank you for posting - you are full of interesting info! so interesting

[@suefox6164]

Joanie Mitcell was right. I can't believe anyone would tear down that beautiful property to build that ugly strip mall. They tore down history.

[@lisagillis7939]

Awesome vlog! Found a video of the mentioned table model here on YT titled: The original Historical model of Hollywood's notorious "Garden of Allah"

[@melonyjohnson3470]

You're teaching me so much that I didn't know, thank you and I am so impressed by all the research you do to make sure you get all the information to us. Keep up the GREAT work!!!

[@JohninOCc]

Check his facts.. oi vey!!

[@MoviemaniaNick]

Your sunglasses are cool! They remind me of the 80's! Totally Rad! lol Good luck getting into acting. I heard it is hard work and kind of difficult but you have a great personality and a lot of people love that!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+MoviemaniaNick thank you nick

[@kathyh4804]

Great job:)

[@jaydahome-teillarddeyry6200]

A beautiful iconic hotel replaced with strip malls and McDonald’s…how sad 😞

[@mr.nibbles2369]

Good luck Jordan!!!!

[@normdrouin4801]

Well done, Jordan!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Thanks

[@michaelgreenslade7260]

Recreated in Universal Orlando

[@garbage854]

Good video :)