Northeast Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Lummis Home
El Alisal
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 3, 2018
1. Lummis Home Marker
El Alisal, built by Charles F. Lummis, writer, editor, founder Southwest Museum.
Declared Historic Cultural Monument No. 68 by the Cultural Heritage Board, Municipal Arts Department, City of Los Angeles.
second marker:
El Alisal, built 18971910 by Charles F. Lummis (18591928).
Commemorated by NSDAR Chapters.
U.S.A. Bicentennial - February 23, 1975.
Erected 1970 by City of Los Angeles; and Daughters of the American Revolution - 1975. (Marker Number 531.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series lists.
Location. 34° 5.59′ N, 118° 12.415′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Northeast Los Angeles. It can be reached from the intersection of East Avenue 43 and California Highway 110. Marker is on the back porch of the home, open Sat 10-3. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 E Ave 43, 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 Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers
this page online
Regarding Lummis Home. This is Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 68, California Historical Landmark No. 531, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Charles Lummis built this home with his own hands. He founded the Southwest Museum of the American Indian. He wrote ten books about the Southwest. He worked as an Editor at the Los Angeles Times. He worked as Director of the Los Angeles Public Library. He was an Indian rights activist. He documented Spanish-American culture. He worked to restore the Spanish Missions. He was Knighted by the King of Spain.
Also see . . .
1. Lummis Home. Website of the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. (Submitted on March 4, 2018.)
2. Charles Lummis. Wikipedia, biography. (Submitted on March 4, 2018.)
Additional commentary.
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 3, 2018
2. Second Marker
El Alisal means Alder Grove in Spanish.
El Alisal, also known as the Lummis Home, is a historic stone residence in Los Angeles, constructed by author, historian, and preservationist Charles Fletcher Lummis. Built over the span of 13 years using local river rock and hand-hewn beams, the home stands as a unique example of Southwestern-influenced architecture and craftsmanship.
Lummis was a passionate advocate for Native American rights, an early champion of historic preservation, and a key figure in documenting the cultural history of the American Southwest.
In celebration of the United States Bicentennial, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), through the support of multiple California chapters, placed this plaque to honor Lummiss enduring contributions to American heritage.
— Submitted July 14, 2025, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas.
Additional keywords. Arroyo Seco, Highland Park Heritage,
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3. Two markers near the back door.
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4. Patio and back of house
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5. Epitaph
Lummis wrote his own epitaph, and his ashes are interred in the wall behind this marker.
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6. Front of Home.
Lummis built his home using river rock from the nearby arroyo.
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7. Lummis Home Front Door
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8. A Native Grinding Stone
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9. Lummis children are also interred in the walls
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10. Sign at street corner
Public Domain/USC Libraries
11. Interior View - 1902
Photographed by Craig Baker, 2019
12. Mt. Washington Cable Car Station
Located nearby at Avenue 43 and Marmion Way, the incline railway ran from 1909 to 1919. It is Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 269.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,096 times since then and 39 times this year. Last updated on December 30, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 4, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 7, 8, 9. submitted on March 6, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 10. submitted on March 7, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 11. submitted on July 18, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 12. submitted on December 30, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
