Beverly Hills in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Beverly Hills High School
Swim Gym
| | 1939 | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 3, 2021
1. Beverly Hills High School Marker
Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works.
John M. Garmody, Administrator of Public Works.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States.
Beverly Hills High School, 1939.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.
Location. 34° 3.703′ N, 118° 24.616′ W. Marker is in Beverly Hills, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Moreno Drive 0.1 miles north of Olympic Boulevard, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 241 S Moreno Dr, Beverly Hills CA 90212, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Roxbury Memorial Park (approx. Ό mile away); Hilton Office Building (approx. Ό mile away); Lawn Bowling Green (approx. Ό mile away); Beverly Hills Nurseries (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Electric Fountain (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mickey Fine Pharmacy (approx. half a mile away); Beverly Hills Speedway (approx. half a mile away); Church of the Good Shepherd (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beverly Hills.
Regarding Beverly Hills High School. The marker is mounted on the Swim Gym, a gymnasium with a basketball court that can split open to reveal a swimming pool. It was featured in the classic Christmas movie "It's a Wonderful Life", where a dance was interrupted when the floor opened up and dancers fell into the pool.
Additional keywords. It's a Wonderful Life, James Stewart, Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 3, 2021
2. Beverly Hills High School Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 3, 2021
3. Swim Gym
In the background are office buildings in nearby Century City.
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 3, 2021
4. Swim Gym
The basketball court is retracted under the stands at each end.
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 18, 2023
5. Swim Gym
courtesy BHHS
6. Swim Gym
courtesy BHHS
7. Its A Wonderful Life Dance Scene - 1946
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,487 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 4, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on March 7, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6, 7. submitted on December 11, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
