The Tudor-style house at 1320 Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn is steeped in folklore connecting it to silent film star Mary Pickford, allegedly built by Vitagraph Studios for her. Despite its architectural charm, research reveals that Pickford was never associated with the studio in question, nor did she live in the house. The actual first residents were architect Thurston E. Rupp and his family, documented in 1915. This discrepancy illustrates how local legends can diverge from verified history, as no substantial evidence connects Pickford to the residence.
The legend suggests that Mary Pickford lived in the Tudor-style house built by Vitagraph Studios, yet historical evidence shows no connection to her.
Architect Thurston E. Rupp and his family were the first documented residents of the house in 1915, contrary to the legend of Pickford's residency.
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