Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Knickerbocker Hotel

Hollywood Historic Site

— 1714 Ivar Avenue —

Knickerbocker Hotel Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, January 28, 2024

1. Knickerbocker Hotel Marker

Inscription. Built as a luxury apartment house in 1925, this later became a hotel. Its Lido Room was a popular hang out. Rudolph Valentino was often seen here dancing the tango. In 1954, Marilyn Monroe would sneak through the kitchen to meet her future husband, Joe DiMaggio, at the famous watering hole. Elvis Presley, Red Skelton, D.W. Griffith, Bette Davis and Cary Grant all lived here. Bess Houdini conducted a séance from the roof, trying to communicate with her deceased husband, Harry Houdini.

Erected by Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. (Marker Number 15.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 34° 6.149′ N, 118° 19.686′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. Marker is on Ivar Avenue north of Hollywood Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1728 Ivar 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. Guaranty Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Palace (about 400 feet away); Security Trust and Savings (about 400 feet away); Hollywood & Vine (about 500 feet away); a

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different marker also named Hollywood & Vine (about 500 feet away); Owl Drug/Julian Medical (about 500 feet away); Hollywood and Vine (about 500 feet away); Capitol Records Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Knickerbocker Hotel. Some believe that Valentino was not a regular at the hotel (before it became one) as he died in 1926.

Also see . . .
1. Hollywood Knickerbocker Hotel on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 29, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. Hollywood Knickerbocker. The place became a senior living home in the 1970s, when the hotel as well as the surrounding areas were deteriorating. It continues to be a place for seniors. (Submitted on October 29, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed By Jason Voigt

2. Knickerbocker Hotel Marker

Photographed By Craig Baker, January 28, 2024

3. Knickerbocker Hotel Marker

Knickerbocker Hotel and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 25, 2023

4. Knickerbocker Hotel and Marker

The marker is at lower right, near the entrance.

Knickerbocker Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, January 28, 2024

5. Knickerbocker Hotel

Photographed By Craig Baker

6. Knickerbocker Hotel

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 31, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on October 29, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3. submitted on January 31, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on October 29, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 5, 6. submitted on January 31, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.