Highland Park in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Smith House
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 14, 2021
1. Smith House Marker
William U. Smith House, Greek Revival style. Built 1908. Declared 1988, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 376, City of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission, Cultural Affairs Department.
Erected 1988 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 376.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. 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° 6.506′ N, 118° 11.549′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Highland Park. It is on Avenue 57 0.1 miles south of Figueroa Street, on the right when traveling south. This house is private property. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 140 S Avenue 57, Los Angeles CA 90042, 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: Highland Park Ebell Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Highland Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Highland Theatre (about 400 feet away); The Commercial District (about 600 feet away); Route 66 & Chicken Boy (about 600 feet away); Highland Park Transit
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Regarding Smith House. Originally from Pennsylvania, Smith built this house in 1908 from a set of plans. He modified the faηade to reflect a Greek Revival style he remembered from his youth, and listed himself on the permit as the architect.
-from Historian4Hire.com
This is private property, not open to the public.
Also see . . . Charles J. Fisher - Historian4Hire. Charlie Fisher has helped designate over 150 Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments, including the Smith House. (Submitted on August 29, 2024.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 7, 2023
2. Smith House
The marker is to the right of the door. The retaining wall is made of stones from the nearby arroyo.
1944
3. Hazel Smith
Daughter-in-law, standing at the edge of the driveway. 1944.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,170 times since then and 123 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on August 19, 2024, by James b smith of Denver colo, Centennail.
