Downtown Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Los Angeles City Hall
Local Historic Civil Engineering Landmark
Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 26, 2023
1. Los Angeles City Hall Marker
The first high-rise in Southern California, at 452 feet, and until 1964 the tallest building in Los Angeles, originally designed only for gravity and wind loads, it has survived the earthquakes of 1933, 1971, 1987, and 1994. The engineer of record for the original construction was Albert C. Martin. The seismic retrofit after the 1994 earthquake included the largest base isolation project in Southern California.
Completed 1928
Designated 1975
Retrofitted 2001
Commemorated 2001
Erected 2001 by American Society of Civil Engineers.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the ASCE Civil Engineering Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 34° 3.188′ N, 118° 14.619′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Downtown Los Angeles. Marker can be reached from North Main Street north of 1st Street. Marker is south of City Hall, at the park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 N Main St, Los Angeles CA 90012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Lindbergh Beacon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Los Angeles City Hall (about 400 feet
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Also see . . . Los Angeles City Hall on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 29, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 26, 2023
2. Los Angeles City Hall Marker
Marker is located at the park south of Los Angeles City Hall.
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 24, 2024
3. Los Angeles City Hall Marker
The marker is missing.
Photographed By Craig Baker, June 13, 2018
4. City Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3. submitted on January 24, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on June 27, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
