Downtown Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Los Angeles Star

Photographed By Craig Baker, October 19, 2018

1. Los Angeles Star Marker

Inscription. Southern California's first newspaper, The Los Angeles Star, was founded in this block on May 17, 1851 and for many years exerted a major influence upon this part of the state. Suspended temporarily from 1864 to 1868, it continued later as an effective voice of the people until its final termination date in 1879.

Erected 1964 by California State Parks; Los Angeles County; and Historical Society of Southern California. (Marker Number 789.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list.

Location. 34° 3.269′ N, 118° 14.467′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Downtown Los Angeles. Marker is on North Main Street north of Temple Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Los Angeles CA 90012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bella Union Hotel Site (a few steps from this marker); Fletcher Bowron Square (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Court House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pico House (about

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600 feet away); The Lindbergh Beacon (about 700 feet away); Garnier Building (about 700 feet away); Los Angeles City Hall (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named The Garnier Building (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Photographed By Craig Baker, October 19, 2018

2. Los Angeles Star Marker

At Fletcher Bowron Square, next to the Bella Union Hotel Site marker.

Photographed By Craig Baker, October 19, 2018

3. Triforium

During a rare performance, at Fletcher Bowron Square, near City Hall.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 379 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.