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

President Nixon Law Office

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 14, 2022

1. President Nixon Law Office Marker

Inscription. First law office of President Richard M. Nixon, July 1937. Historical marker placed 1973.

Erected 1973.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #37 Richard M. Nixon series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1937.

Location. 33° 58.745′ N, 118° 2.221′ W. Marker is in Whittier, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Philadelphia Street just east of Greenleaf Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13002 Philadelphia St, Whittier CA 90601, 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 Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jonathan Bailey House (approx. half a mile away); Whittier Citrus Association - Big and Busy (approx. half a mile away); Paradox Hybrid Walnut Tree (approx. 0.6 miles away); Reform School for Juvenile Offenders (approx. 0.7 miles away); Greek George (approx. ¾ mile away); Architecture and Reform (approx. 0.8 miles away); Fred C. Nelles (approx. 0.8 miles away); Learning A Trade (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Whittier.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Reform School for Juvenile Offenders (was approx. ¾ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 14, 2022

2. President Nixon Law Office Marker

The marker lays flat in the sidewalk.

Nixon Plaza Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 14, 2022

3. Nixon Plaza Building

Original Bank of America building. Whittier Historic Landmark.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 14, 2022

4. Nixon Plaza Building

The marker is at far left.

Whittier Village Clock image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 14, 2022

5. Whittier Village Clock

Whittier Village Clock (c)1915 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 14, 2022

Relocated here 1927. Repaired for City Centennial 1987.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 943 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 13, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.