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

Ivy Substation

Media Park

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 4, 2018

1. Ivy Substation Marker

Inscription. The Ivy Substation, named for the land development where it is located, was built in 1907 by the Los Angeles Pacific Railway. It is one of the largest electric substations along the “Balloon Route” rail line from downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean. The Ivy Substation is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is designated as Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 182. The renovation of the Ivy Substation and Media Park was completed in the spring of 1993. The renovation is the result of the inter-jurisdictional cooperation between the City of Los Angeles and the Culver City Redevelopment Agency. The renovation of the building and park was funded by the Culver City Redevelopment Agency. (Marker Number 182.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list.

Location. 34° 1.583′ N, 118° 23.584′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Palms. It is at the intersection of Venice Boulevard and Culver Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on Venice Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9070 Venice Blvd, Culver City CA 90232, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

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 Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Citizen Publishing Building (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Main Street (about 700 feet away); The Culver Studios (about 800 feet away); The Culver Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); West End Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away); The Hull Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Washington Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); American Legion Building (approx. 0.4 miles away).

More about this marker. This marker was removed and has not yet been replaced.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 4, 2018

2. Ivy Substation Marker

Marker is to the right of the door.

Ivy Substation and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 4, 2018

3. Ivy Substation and Marker

Marker is in front of the mailbox.

Ivy Substation image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 4, 2018

4. Ivy Substation

Electric wires, for display only, show how the building was originally used. It is now a theater.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 4, 2018

5. Ivy Substation

Window Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 4, 2018

6. Window Detail

The rail route was named Balloon Route because a map of the scenic tour formed a balloon shape.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,236 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 18, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.