South Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Patriotic Hall
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 28, 2021
1. Patriotic Hall Marker
1925 public building serving as a meeting hall for war veterans.
Example of City Beautiful architecture.
Erected by City of Los Angeles.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, Spanish-American • War, World I • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the The Grand Army of the Republic, and the U.S.S. Maine Memorial Markers series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. 34° 2.128′ N, 118° 16.278′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Los Angeles. It is at the intersection of Figueroa Street and 18th Street, on the left when traveling south on Figueroa Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1816 S Figueroa Street, Los Angeles CA 90015, 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bob Hope Patriotic Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Young Apartments (approx. Ό mile away); Convention Center (approx. 0.4 miles away); Doheny Mansion (approx. half a mile away); Seyler Residence (approx. half a mile away); Henry J. Reuman Residence (approx. half a mile away); Burkhalter Residence (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Regarding Patriotic Hall. The ten-story Patriotic Hall was built to serve veterans of Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, World War I, and to support the Grand Army of the Republic (Civil War veterans). It serves as the home of the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Patriotic hall was renamed Bob Hope Patriotic Hall in 2004. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2025.
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 28, 2021
2. Patriotic Hall Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 28, 2021
3. Patriotic Hall
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 28, 2021
4. Patriotic Hall
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 16, 2025
5. Plaques in Lobby
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 16, 2025
6. Rededication - 2001
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Photographed by Craig Baker, January 16, 2025
7. Audie Murphy
The most decorated soldier of World War II.
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 16, 2025
8. USS Maine Memorial
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 16, 2025
9. Army Nurses - 1898
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 16, 2025
10. Memorial Day Order
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 16, 2025
11. Gettysburg Address
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 608 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 4, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on January 19, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
