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

Biltmore Hotel

Photographed By Craig Baker, August 13, 2023

1. Biltmore Hotel Marker

Inscription. Milestone in the significant architectural, economic and cultural development of Los Angeles. Declared Historic Cultural Monument No. 60 by the Cultural Heritage Board, Municipal Arts Department, City of Los Angeles.

Erected 1969 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 60.)

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 1923.

Location. 34° 2.95′ N, 118° 15.198′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Downtown Los Angeles. Marker is at the intersection of Olive Street and 5th Street, on the left when traveling north on Olive Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 507 S Olive St, Los Angeles CA 90013, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Biltmore Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Old Ironsides (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spanish–American War Memorial (about 300 feet away); General John J. Pershing (about 300 feet away); World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away); Pershing Square

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(about 300 feet away); One Bunker Hill (about 500 feet away); Pacific Mutual Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Biltmore Hotel. Built in 1923. The hotel is known for being an early home to the Academy Awards ceremony — the Oscars.
In 1969 the hotel was designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 60.
As of 2009, the hotel is operated as part of the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels chain as the Millennium Biltmore Hotel.

Photographed By Craig Baker, August 13, 2023

2. Biltmore Hotel Marker

Biltmore Hotel Centennial Banner image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, August 13, 2023

3. Biltmore Hotel Centennial Banner

Biltmore Hotel - Built in 1923 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, August 13, 2023

4. Biltmore Hotel - Built in 1923

Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 22, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.