Richard Ruggaber's (richardruggaber) Blog

A fellow Realtor on this site asked if some of us could help her out for her mom's birthday.  Her mom is turning 80 this year and she asked if we could send her mom a birthday card.  I sent this darling woman a happy brithday card with a few scratch lottery tickets.  I am hoping she gets lots of ...

 If you are a big fan of fashion, a trip to the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Museum in Los Angeles is a must! The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Museum or better known as “FIDM” has been opened to the public since 1991 to view the exhibits. You are able to explore...

  Los Angeles, California has such a rich history as well as its unique historical buildings. You literally find yourself become so absorbed and fascinated, that you forget what era you are in. The Los Angeles Civic Center and City Hall in Los Angeles is no exception! The Los Angeles Civic Cente...

There are so many unique historical buildings in Los Angeles, California. One that really catches the eye is the Old Plaza Firehouse. The Old Plaza Firehouse was built in 1884 and is the oldest firehouse in Los Angeles. The firehouse was used as a firehouse until 1897. After that, it was used as...

  Enjoy the Japanese Garden Festival at the Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, California. On Saturday and Sunday, November 6th and 7th you will be able to celebrate Japanese arts, crafts and culture with the annual Japanese Garden Festival. There will be Taiko drummers, a floral exhibit ...

  There aren’t any words that could describe this one of a kind historical landmark other than breathtaking! The Stimson House in Los Angeles, California was built in 1891. This remarkable place was the home to Mr. Thomas Stimson, a lumber and banking millionaire. This Richardsonian Romanesque m...

The San Fernando Loft Building Hallway If you are a big fan of architecture as much as I am, you will love the historical San Fernando Loft Building in Los Angeles, California. This beautiful building was built in 1906. The San Fernando Loft Building is an eight story structure that is in the sh...

    So you need a quiet day of relaxation! Why not spend it in the Exposition Park Rose Garden in Los Angeles, California. The Rose Garden has been operated by the Los Angeles City Department of Recreations and Parks since 1928. It is the first choice to hold weddings and special occasions from t...

So you need a day to ponder on the past! Why not spend the day at the Los Angeles County History Museum in Los Angeles, California to do your pondering. Explore the many intriguing exhibits from the American and Californian History exhibit to the creepy crawly Spider Pavilion. Why not rock your ...

Enjoy an evening at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles, California. There are so many great upcoming events making its way to the Ahmanson Theater. For 40 years this unique theater has presented so many musicals, comedies and classic revivals for our entertainment! The Ahmanson Theater to this ...