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

Jones & Emmons Building

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 11, 2023

1. Jones & Emmons Building Marker

Inscription. Modern style. Architects - A. Quincy Jones & Frederick R. Emmons. Built 1954. Declared 2001, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 696, City of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission, Cultural Affairs Department.

Erected 2001 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 696.)

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 1954.

Location. 34° 2.378′ N, 118° 27.913′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Sawtelle. It is at the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Wellesley Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Santa Monica Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12248 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90025, 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

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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Tongva Springs (approx. 0.6 miles away); Coral Trees (approx. one mile away); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Veterans Administration Center (approx. 1.2 miles away); Aidin's Place Playground (approx. 1.4 miles away); Chris Carr (approx. 1.6 miles away); a different marker also named Coral Trees (approx. 1.6 miles away); Santa Monica Nikkei Hall (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Jones & Emmons Building. The property meets the criteria for LAHCM designation because it embodies the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural-type specimen, inherently valuable for a study of a period style or method of construction, as an example of Mid-Century Modern architecture. It is also associated with the notable work of a master builder, designer, or architect, as a work by master architects A. Quincy

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 11, 2023

2. Jones & Emmons Building Marker

Jones and Frederick E. Emmons.

The building is currently occupied by the architectural firm of Frederick Fisher, who served as the architect for several renowned cultural landmarks including the Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica and the visitor's center of the Sunnylands Estate in Rancho Mirage, California.

Jones & Emmons Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 11, 2023

3. Jones & Emmons Building

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 11, 2023

4. Jones & Emmons Building

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 17, 2023

5. Jones & Emmons Building

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 14, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on August 18, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.