Westlake in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Alvarado Terrace

1902-1910

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 15, 2021

1. Alvarado Terrace Marker

Inscription. Six residences and church reflecting Victorian architecture on a grand scale prevalent at the turn of the century. Declared Historic Cultural Monuments Nos. 83-89 by the Cultural Heritage Board, Municipal Arts Department, City of Los Angeles.

Erected 1971 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 83.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 34° 2.713′ N, 118° 16.867′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Westlake. It is on Alvarado Terrace 0.2 miles east of Alvarado Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1333 Alvarado Terrace, Los Angeles CA 90006, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Welsh Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mooers House (approx. 0.6 miles away); 1041 West 24th Street (approx. 0.8 miles away); 1023 West 24th Street (approx. 0.8 miles away); 1050 West 24th Street

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(approx. 0.8 miles away); 1042 West 24th Street (approx. 0.8 miles away); Henry J. Reuman Residence (approx. 0.8 miles away); Durfee House (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Alvarado Terrace. Six homes and a church in the district were designated as Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments in 1971, and the entire district was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
In 1902, the land was subdivided into residential lots and sold for $10 each, with the caveat that the buyer was required to build a house costing at least $4,000. The area was promoted as a "second Chester Place," referring to the city's most prestigious street in the West Adams district. In an effort to enhance the neighborhood, one of its chief promoters, and president of the City Council, Pomeroy Powers, convinced the city in 1904 to build a park along Alvarado Terrace. Originally called Summerland Park, it was soon renamed Terrace Park. There is a small strip of brick-paved street at the north end of the park known as Powers Place that holds the distinction as the "shortest street in Los Angeles." The park and street were declared Historic-Cultural

Alvarado Terrace Marker and House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 15, 2021

2. Alvarado Terrace Marker and House

Monument No. 210 in 1979.
The district includes the former First Church of Christ, Scientist, built in 1912, designed by architect Elmer Grey, who also designed the Beverly Hills Hotel, the Huntington Library, and the Pasadena Playhouse. The building has had a colorful history, having housed Jim Jones' Peoples Temple from 1970 until their move to Jonestown, Guyana in 1977.

Additional keywords. 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 210

Street Sign and House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 15, 2021

3. Street Sign and House

1333 Alvarado Terrace. One of two houses built by Pomeroy Powers. Historic Monument No. 85.

Alvarado Terrace House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 15, 2021

4. Alvarado Terrace House

1317 Alvarado Terrace. Craftsman style with Tudor influences. Historic Monument No. 83.

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 15, 2021

5. Alvarado Terrace House

1353 Alvarado Terrace. Architects Sumner P. Hunt and Wesley A. Eager. Historic Monument No. 87.

Church near Alvarado Terrace image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 15, 2021

6. Church near Alvarado Terrace

On Alvarado Street at Alvarado Terrace. Designed by architect Elmer Grey. Historic Monument No. 89.

Church near Alvarado Terrace in 1915 image. Click for full size.

USC Digital Archives, 1915

7. Church near Alvarado Terrace in 1915

Originally the First Church of Christ, Scientist.

Terrace Park and Powers Place image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 15, 2021

8. Terrace Park and Powers Place

Brick-paved Powers Place is the shortest street in Los Angeles — Historic Monument No. 210.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,780 times since then and 132 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on December 16, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.