Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Knickerbocker Hotel
| | 1714 Ivar Avenue | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 18, 2024
1. Knickerbocker Hotel Marker
Originally conceived as a luxury apartment project, the building was converted into a hotel and officially opened in 1929. In the 1930s, its Lido Room was a popular hangout for celebrities including director D.W. Griffith and entertainers like Elvis Presley, Bette Davis, and Cary Grant. Italian actor Rudolph Valentino was often seen dancing tango there, and on Halloween in 1936, Bess Houdini conducted a sιance from the roof in an attempt to communicate with her deceased husband, Harry Houdini. Marilyn Monroe used to sneak through the kitchen to the hotel bar for dates with her future husband, Joe DiMaggio. The two later honeymooned at the hotel in 1954.
Erected by Hollywood Historic Trust - Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. (Marker Number 16.)
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. It 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.
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
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More about this marker. This marker is part of a series of 47 Hollywood Historic Site markers along a three-mile walking tour of historic Hollywood, beginning eastbound on the north side of Hollywood Blvd and ending westbound on the south side of Hollywood Blvd at Sycamore Ave.
The Hollywood Historic Site signs were originally installed circa 1999. They were updated and replaced in August 2024.
Regarding Knickerbocker Hotel. Some believe that Valentino was not a regular at the hotel (before it became one) as he died in 1926.
Original marker text:
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
Photographed by Craig Baker
2. Knickerbocker Hotel and Marker
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. - Hollywood Historic Site markers, walking tour with map.
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 Craig Baker, January 28, 2024
3. Knickerbocker Hotel
Photographed by Craig Baker
4. Knickerbocker Hotel
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 28, 2024
5. Original Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 1,481 times since then and 138 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 31, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
