Northeast Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hale House
Circa 1887
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Photographed by Craig Baker, May 4, 2018
1. Hale House Marker
A superb example of the Queen Anne - Eastlake Style.
Restored through the devotion of thousands of admirers.
Declared Historic Cultural Monument No. 40 by the Cultural Heritage Board, Municipal Art Department, City of Los Angeles.
Erected 1966 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 40.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 34° 5.294′ N, 118° 12.481′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Northeast Los Angeles. It can be reached from Homer Street half a mile south of Avenue 43. Located in Heritage Square, open Fri-Sun 11:30-4:30. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3800 Homer St, Los Angeles CA 90031, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Valley Knudsen Garden Residence (a few steps from this marker); Lummis Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); Florence Nightingale Junior High School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wachtel Studio-Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ziegler Estate (approx. 0.7 miles away); Huron Substation (approx. 0.8 miles away); Charles Lummis (approx. 0.8 miles away); Southwest Museum (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Regarding Hale House. Heritage Square has eight historic buildings from the late 1800s, including five homes, a carriage barn, a church, and a railroad depot. All were relocated to this location. Two have historical markers.
In 1966, Hale House was declared a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, and in 1972 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has been described as "the most photographed house in the entire city".
Also see . . . Heritage Square.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 4, 2018
2. Hale House
Marker is to the right of the door. The colors were reproduced from the original colors found on the house during restoration.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 4, 2018
3. Heritage Square Marker
A haven for Victorian structures preserved for the enjoyment of future generations.
Established in 1969 by the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Board.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 4, 2018
4. Heritage Square Marker
Heritage Square is Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 1009, designated in 2011.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 4, 2018
5. Heritage Square
Entrance is on the right, at the railroad station.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 4, 2018
6. The Palms Railroad Station
Built in 1886, Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 22, designated in 1963.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 4, 2018
7. Octagon House
Built in 1893, Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 413, designated in 1989.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 4, 2018
8. Lincoln Ave Church
Built in 1897, Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 245, designated in 1981.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,082 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 7, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 7, 8. submitted on May 21, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
