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

Inscription. This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.

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 (NRHP) 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. It 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.

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 Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what

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was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

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); Pike House (about 700 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

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

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Photographed by Craig Baker, August 26, 2023

2. Montecito Apartments

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

3. Montecito Apartments

Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 407 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.