Downtown Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Los Angeles Athletic Club
Founded 1880
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 13, 2023
1. Los Angeles Athletic Club Marker
Symbolizing dedication of citizens to make Southern California a world sports center.
Declared Historic Cultural Monument No. 69 by the Cultural Heritage Board, Municipal Arts Department, City of Los Angeles.
Erected 1970 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 69.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 34° 2.792′ N, 118° 15.31′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Downtown Los Angeles. It is on 7th Street just east of Olive Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 431 W 7th St, Los Angeles CA 90014, 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: St. Vincent Court (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oviatt Building (about 500 feet away); Original Terminus of Route 66 (about 700 feet away); Garfield Building (about 700 feet away); Pacific Mutual Building (about
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Regarding Los Angeles Athletic Club. Built in 1912, this twelve-story Beaux-Arts style clubhouse was designed for the LAAC by John Parkinson and George Bergstrom. The building was the first in Southern California to have an indoor swimming pool built on an upper floor.
The LAAC had significant success during its first 60 years, with membership reflecting its position in Los Angeles society and early Hollywood culture. The LAAC founded a number of other institutions, including the California Yacht Club (1922) and Riviera Country Club (1926). They are now separate entities.
Notable members:
L. Frank Baum, Charlie Chaplin, Edward L. Doheny, Mayor Fred Eaton, Douglas Fairbanks Jr, Henry Huntington, Harold Lloyd, Mary Pickford, Rudolph Valentino, Johnny Weissmuller, Esther Williams.
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 13, 2023
2. Los Angeles Athletic Club Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017
3. Los Angeles Athletic Club Marker
Old location, before remodeling.
Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017
4. Los Angeles Athletic Club Marker
Old location, before remodeling.
Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017
5. Los Angeles Athletic Club
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 464 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 21, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 15, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
