Northeast Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hiner House and Sousa Nook
Erected 1972 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 105.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 34° 6.1′ N, 118° 12.205′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Northeast Los Angeles. Marker is at the intersection of Figueroa Street and Sycamore Terrace, on the left when traveling north on Figueroa Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4757 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles CA 90042, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sycamore Grove (a few steps from this marker); Charles Lummis (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Southwest Museum (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mary P. Field House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Herivel House (approx. ¼ mile away); Ziegler Estate (approx. ¼ mile away); Occidental College (approx. ¼ mile away); Highland Park Living (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Regarding Hiner House and Sousa Nook. Edwin Hiner was a popular band leader, music instructor, founder of the music department at UCLA, and friend of John Philip Sousa, for whom the home’s rehearsal hall was named. Hiner performed concerts at Sycamore Grove Park across the street from 1922 until his death in 1948.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 745 times since then and 102 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 16, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.