Culver City in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
American Legion Building
Photographed By Michael Kindig, November 26, 2011
1. American Legion Building Marker
A portion of the original Spanish landgrant Rancho La Ballona.
The American Legion Post #46 clubhouse was dedicated on August 9, 1930. Contractor Don S. Ely erected the building on this site over the first swimming pool in the area, on land donated for this purpose by Harry H. Culver. The structure was restored by new owner, Brotman Medical Center, and re-opened in 1984.
Erected 1985 by Culver City Historical Society. (Marker Number 5.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 34° 1.371′ N, 118° 23.9′ W. Marker is in Culver City, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on Hughes Avenue south of Venica Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3824 Hughes Ave, Culver City CA 90232, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph Residence (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Culver Theater (about 600 feet away); Culver City (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Hull Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Augustine's Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); M-G-M Studio
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Photographed By Michael Kindig, November 26, 2011
2. American Legion Building
Marker is to the right of the door.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 814 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
