South Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Ralph Bunche Home
Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017
1. Ralph Bunche Home Marker
First African American to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Built 1908. Declared 1976, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 159, City of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission, Cultural Affairs Department.
Built in 1908, this was the childhood home of Dr. Ralph Bunche. The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Dr. Bunche in 1950 for his courageous negotiation of a peaceful ending to the first Arab-Israeli War.
Erected 1976 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 159.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Peace • Wars, Non-US. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 34° 0.62′ N, 118° 15.225′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Los Angeles. It is on 40th Place 0.2 miles east of Central Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1221 E 40th Pl, Los Angeles CA 90011, 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 are within walking distance of this marker: Ralph J. Bunche (approx. 0.2 miles away); California Eagle Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); California Eagle (approx. 0.2 miles away);
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Regarding Ralph Bunche Home. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 14, 2022
2. Ralph Bunche Home Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017
3. Ralph Bunche Home
The plaque is to the left of the door.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,575 times since then and 104 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 4, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on January 15, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on June 4, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
