Smith Estate (Los Angeles)

The Smith Estate, also known as El Mio, is a historic Victorian house located in Highland Park, Los Angeles, built in 1887 in the Queen Anne style. Originally constructed for Judge David Patterson Hatch, the estate has a rich history, having housed notable figures including a judge known for his writings on occultism and a Los Angeles Deputy Mayor. The estate is recognized as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has served as a filming location for cult films such as Spider Baby and Insidious: Chapter 2, making it a point of interest for both tourists and researchers exploring Los Angeles' architectural and cinematic history.