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

Furlong House

Circa 1910

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 1, 2023

1. Furlong House Marker

Inscription.
Tudor Craftsman style. Architect - Frank Tyler. Built 1910. Declared 2000, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 678, City of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission, Cultural Affairs Department.

This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.

Erected 2000 by City of Los Angeles, and United States Department of the Interior. (Marker Number 678.)

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 1910.

Location. 34° 1.863′ N, 118° 17.831′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Los Angeles. It is at the intersection of Van Buren Place and 27th Street, on the left when traveling north on Van Buren Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2657 Van Buren Pl, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Van Buren Place (within shouting distance of this marker); 2656 Van Buren Place (within shouting distance of this marker); 2645 Van Buren Place (within shouting

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distance of this marker); 2642 Van Buren Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Percy Clark Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); 2638 Van Buren Place (within shouting distance of this marker); 2628 Van Buren Place (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Raymond Avenue (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Furlong House. The 2600 block of Van Buren Place was founded by Percy H. Clark who built at least six of the homes. The historic street of Craftsman houses was built between 1903 and 1916. The Van Buren Place Historic District was established in 1996.
In 2000 this home was designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 678.

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 1, 2023

2. Furlong House Marker

Furlong House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

3. Furlong House

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 457 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.