Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Nirvana Apartments
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 6, 2023
1. Nirvana Apartments Marker
Erected 2005 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 816.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. 34° 6.226′ N, 118° 20.518′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. Marker is on Orange Drive just south of Franklin Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1775 N Orange Dr, Los Angeles CA 90028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Magic Castle (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); C. C. Brown’s Ice Cream (about 800 feet away); Chinese Heaven Dogs (about 800 feet away); Garden Court Apartments (about 800 feet away); Dedicated to the Mrs. Minivers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Villa Bonita (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Johnny Grant Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
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Regarding The Nirvana Apartments. Architect E. M. Erdaly designed this 4-story 44-unit apartment building that features a pagoda roof, a pagoda shaped sign, and hand-carved dragons. Owners promoted its unique look as early as 1926, calling it the “most exclusive apartments in Hollywood” in a Los Angeles Times ad. A 1938 ad stated it displayed “unusual atmosphere” and was “beautifully furnished.” The Nirvana is a restored building that inspired the Gruman's Chinese Theater and the Magic Castle. Four of the apartments are reserved for performers from the Magic Castle.
Photographed By Craig Baker
2. The Nirvana
Photographed By Craig Baker
3. The Nirvana Apartments
The marker is to the right of the door.
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 10, 2023
4. The Nirvana Apartments Lobby
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 10, 2023
5. Lobby Mural
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5. submitted on September 11, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
