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Tom of Finland House

 
 
Tom of Finland House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Baker
1. Tom of Finland House Marker
Inscription. Studio and residence of influential queer artist Tom of Finland (Touko Laaksonen) 1980-1990, built 1911. Declared 2016, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 1135, Cultural Heritage Commission, City of Los Angeles.
 
Erected 2016 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 1135.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureCivil Rights. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
 
Location. 34° 4.697′ N, 118° 15.275′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Echo Park. Marker is on Laveta Terrace south of Scott Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1421 Laveta Terrace, Los Angeles CA 90026, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jensen’s Recreation Center (approx. ¼ mile away); Angelus Temple (approx. 0.4 miles away); Taix French Restaurant (approx. 0.4 miles away); José Martí Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Aimee Semple McPherson (approx. 0.4 miles away); Barlow Sanitorium (approx. 0.4 miles away); Queen of the Angels (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hall Residence (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
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Tom of Finland House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Baker
2. Tom of Finland House
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.

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