Venice in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Sturdevant Bungalow
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 28, 2021
1. Sturdevant Bungalow Marker
Craftsman style. Built 1914. Declared 2008, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 927, Cultural Heritage Commission, City of Los Angeles.
Erected 2008 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 927.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 33° 59.517′ N, 118° 27.547′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Venice. It is on Amoroso Place north of Shell Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 721 Amoroso Pl, Venice CA 90291, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Saint Florian (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ray Bradbury House (about 700 feet away); Venice - Coney Island of the Pacific (approx. 0.3 miles away); Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Venice Corner Ball Park (approx. half a mile away); Westminster Place (approx. half a mile away); Venice of America House (approx. half a mile away); 1110-1116 Abbot Kinney Boulevard (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
More about this marker. The front of the house is only accessible via a walkway called Amoroso Place.
Regarding Sturdevant Bungalow. This Craftsman bungalow is an excellent example of the type of housing constructed in Venice for use as vacation homes. The structure is one of a group of homes that were built on spec by developer William G. Laueson. Mrs. Sturdevant, a Christian Science Practitioner, used this house as a weekend retreat, while living in Hollywood.
Additional keywords. SPARC, Venice Police Station, Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument 595, Beyond Baroque, Venice City Hall, Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument 749.
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 28, 2021
2. Sturdevant Bungalow Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 28, 2021
3. Sturdevant Bungalow
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 28, 2021
4. SPARC Building
Located on Venice Blvd near Shell Ave, former Venice Police Station, built in 1929, Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 595.
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 28, 2021
5. Beyond Baroque
Located on Venice Blvd near Shell Ave, former Venice City Hall, built in 1907, Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 749.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 671 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 1, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
