Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Whitley Court
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 10, 2023
1. Whitley Court Marker
Erected 1988 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 448.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, and the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 34° 6.145′ N, 118° 19.994′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. It is on Whitley Avenue north of Hollywood Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1722 Whitley 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 was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Baine Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Janes House (about 300 feet away); Hollywood Studio Building (about 400 feet away); S.H. Kress Department Store (about 400 feet away); The Cherokee Building
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Regarding Whitley Court. Whitley Court is a cluster of Spanish Colonial bungalows built from 1903 to 1919 just north of Hollywood Boulevard.
The first structure was a two-story Colonial Revival house with a round bay turret designed by Dennis & Farwell for the Whitley family. The original house was moved to the back of the property to make room for four additional two-story residential buildings. The buildings provided housing for those employed in the film industry.
In 1974, the buildings were converted to a mix of residential and office space.
Whitley Court was designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 448 in 1988, and was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 10, 2023
2. Whitley Court and Marker
The marker is to the right of the gate.
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 10, 2023
3. Whitley Court Courtyard
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 10, 2023
4. Whitley Court
The original house is at right.
courtesy Water & Power Associates, circa 1900
5. H.J. Whitley Residence
Streetcar and automobile on Hollywood Blvd.
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 10, 2023
6. La Leyenda Apartments
1737 Whitley Ave, L.A. Historic-Cultural Monument No. 817.
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 10, 2023
7. Fontenoy Apartments
1811 Whitley Ave, L.A. Historic-Cultural Monument No. 882.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 568 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 11, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on September 21, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6, 7. submitted on September 11, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
