Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Montecito Apartments
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 26, 2023
1. Montecito Apartments Marker
Erected 1985 by United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 34° 6.316′ N, 118° 20.104′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. Marker is at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Cherokee Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Franklin Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6650 Franklin Ave, 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. Château Des Fleurs (within shouting distance of this marker); Whitley Heights (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ojai Apartments (about 600 feet away); El Cabrillo Condominiums (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lasky-DeMille Barn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Whitley Court (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Lasky-DeMille Barn (approx. ¼ mile away); United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
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Regarding Montecito Apartments. Built in 1930 in the zig-zag Art Deco style, it was the home for many Hollywood celebrities, including James Cagney, Mickey Rooney, George C. Scott, Geraldine Page, Montgomery Clift, Don Johnson, Sal Mineo, and Ben Vereen. It was also Ronald Reagan’s first home when he moved to Hollywood in 1937. Reagan was said to have been roommates at the Montecito with Mickey Rooney.
In 1985, the building was converted to a low-income housing project for senior citizens. It was originally built with 95 units at a cost of $1 million. Set on a hill overlooking the city, the Montecito is the highest building in Hollywood.
The Montecito has been described as “one of the finest examples of the Art Deco style, with Mayan influence detailing.” It is also significant for its architectural quality and integrity and as the finest extant work of architect Marcus P. Miller.
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 26, 2023
2. Montecito Apartments Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 26, 2023
3. Montecito Apartments
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
