Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Earl Carroll Theatre
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
1. Earl Carroll Theatre Marker
Built 1938. Declared 2016, Cultural Heritage Commission Cultural Monument No. 1136.
Erected 2016 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 1136.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.
Location. 34° 5.876′ N, 118° 19.487′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. Marker is at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Argyle Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Sunset Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6230 Sunset Blvd, 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. Hollywood Palladium (within shouting distance of this marker); Morgan Camera Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Entertainment Industry’s Time Capsule (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); CBS Columbia Square Studios (about 500 feet away); Wallichs Music City (about 600 feet away); A Missed Train Stop (about 700 feet away); The Lasky Barn
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Regarding Earl Carroll Theatre. Designed by master architect Gordon B. Kaufmann in the Streamline Moderne style, the Earl Carroll Theatre exemplifies the optimism and grandeur of pre-war Hollywood. It later became Nickelodeon Studios. As of 2023 it was undergoing restoration.
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
2. Earl Carroll Theatre and Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
3. Earl Carroll Theatre
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4. Earl Carroll Theatre
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
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Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on September 8, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on August 31, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
