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

1110-1116 Abbot Kinney Boulevard

Historical Cultural Monument No. 1176

— Built 1923 —

Abbot Kinney Boulevard Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, May 29, 2023

1. Abbot Kinney Boulevard Marker

Inscription.
1110-1116 Abbot Kinney Boulevard is a rare, intact example of commercial development along the former Venice Short Line and reflective of early 20th century neighborhood commercial development in Venice. The rich history of artistic occupants and adaptive re-use over the years have added to the unique character & quality of the Abbot Kinney Boulevard corridor of the Venice neighborhood.

Artists associated with the West Coast Minimalism and the Light and Space movements:
John McCracken: c. 1965-1972.
Harry Partch: c. 1965-1967.
John Altoon: c. 1967-1969.
Fred Eversley: c. 1969-2019.

Erected 2019 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 1176.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 33° 59.499′ N, 118° 28.213′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Venice. Marker is on Abbot Kinney Boulevard east of Westminster Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1110 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice CA 90291, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Venice of America House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Westminster Place (approx. ¼ mile away); Venice-of-America Gondola (approx. ¼ mile away); Venice Corner Ball Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Windward Piers (approx. 0.4 miles away); Venice - Coney Island of the Pacific (approx. 0.4 miles away); Muscle Beach Walk of Fame (approx. 0.4 miles away); Joe Weider (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Additional keywords. Historic-Cultural Monument No. 1232, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 1176

Photographed By Craig Baker, May 29, 2023

2. Abbot Kinney Boulevard Marker

1110-1116 Abbot Kinney Boulevard image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, May 29, 2023

3. 1110-1116 Abbot Kinney Boulevard

Wyckoff Residence image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, May 29, 2023

4. Wyckoff Residence

Located across the street. Built in 1910. L.A. Historic-Cultural Monument No. 1232, designated in 2021.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 1, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.