Huntington Beach in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Lloyd Wright’s Tower
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. Lloyd Wright’s Tower Marker
In recognition of Lloyd Wright's 94 foot high sign tower that was to have been erected on this spot. It's defeat is symbolic of the democratic process in which we live. The people did not wish this sign tower to be erected as they felt it was not needed and would blight their community. Their wishes were heard and adhered to by the developer, Stanley Fann.
Erected 1970 by shopping center developer Stanley Fann.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Frank Lloyd Wright series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.
Location. 33° 42.96′ N, 118° 1.473′ W. Marker is in Huntington Beach, California, in Orange County. It is on Warner Avenue just west of Springdale Street, on the right when traveling west. Located behind the gas station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5981 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach CA 92649, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Peninsular 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lebanese Civil War Memorial (approx. 2.7 miles away); The Bluff (approx. 2.8 miles away); Courreges Ranch (approx.
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Regarding Lloyd Wright’s Tower. This was the last project, and the only shopping center, designed by architect Lloyd Wright, son of Frank Lloyd Wright. The project originally included an Atlantic Richfield Co. service station, Safeway Store, and Thrifty Drug Store. Local residents felt the large sign tower would be visually overwhelming, so they prevented its construction. To show his frustration, the developer, a man named Stanley Fann, placed the monument as a “500-pound, permanent proclamation of the people's will over art.”
2. Lloyd Wright’s Tower Marker
Located behind the gas station.
3. Tower Drawing by Lloyd Wright
Photographed by Craig Baker
4. Westfair Shopping Center
Diamond shapes and concrete blocks are featured throughout the center.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,217 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 4, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
