South Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Durfee House
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. Durfee House Marker
Eastlake style, circa 1885. Declared 1984, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 273, City of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission, Cultural Affairs Department.
This property contributes to the St. James Park Historic District. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places - 1991.
Erected 1984 by City of Los Angeles, and U.S. Department of the Interior. (Marker Number 273.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 34° 2.022′ N, 118° 16.934′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Los Angeles. It is on 24th Street near Toberman Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1007 W 24th St, Los Angeles CA 90007, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1023 West 24th Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1030 West 24th Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1041 West 24th Street (about 300 feet away); 2332 Portland Street (about
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Photographed by Craig Baker
2. Durfee House
The marker is to the right of the door.
Photographed by Craig Baker
3. Distribution Station No. 31
Located 300 feet to the west, built in 1925 by PG&E, now DWP. L.A. Historic-Cultural Monument No. 410.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 489 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on July 3, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
