South Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Patriotic Hall
1925 public building serving as a meeting hall for war veterans.
Example of “City Beautiful” architecture.
Erected by City of Los Angeles.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, Spanish-American • War, World I • Wars, US Indian. 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. Marker 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.
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. ¼ 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.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 4, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.