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

The Elks Club

Historic Central Avenue Jazz Corridor

— 3416 Central Avenue —

Elks Club Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, January 14, 2022

1. Elks Club Marker

Inscription. The Elks Club was a favorite venue for dancing the Jitterbug, Lindy Hop and the Peckin' dances that were an integral part of the 1930's nightlife. Alton Redd and the Seven Pards of Pepper, Sammy Franklin and the California Rhythm Rascals and Jack Mc Vea and the Kings of Rhythm performed at the Elks Club. The price of a dance cost a whopping ten cents.

Erected by City of Los Angeles.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.

Location. 34° 0.724′ N, 118° 15.383′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Los Angeles. Marker is at the intersection of Central Avenue and 35th Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3416 S Central Ave, Los Angeles CA 90011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. African American Firefighters (within shouting distance of this marker); Florence Mills Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Angelus Funeral Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ralph J. Bunche (about 700 feet away); Jack’s Chicken Basket (about 800 feet away); Jack’s Basket Room

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); California Eagle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ralph Bunche Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Photographed By Craig Baker, January 14, 2022

2. Elks Club Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.