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

California Eagle Building

Historic Central Avenue Jazz Corridor

— 4075 S Central Avenue —

California Eagle Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 27, 2026

1. California Eagle Building Marker

Inscription.
In 1914, Joseph and Charlotta Bass purchased the newspaper, The Owl, and renamed it the California Eagle. The California Eagle's readership was primarily African-American. It was a crusader for civil rights and civil liberties under all of its different owners, one of whom in later years was Loren Miller Sr. who ceased publication when he was appointed to the judiciary.

Erected by City of Los Angeles.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 34° 0.582′ N, 118° 15.398′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Los Angeles. It is on Central Avenue south of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4063 S Central Ave, Los Angeles CA 90011, 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

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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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: California Eagle (within shouting distance of this marker); Ralph J. Bunche (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Panthers in L.A. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Florence Mills Theatre (about 600 feet away); The Downbeat Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Angelus Funeral Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Elks Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ralph Bunche Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding California Eagle Building. In 2024 this site was designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 1305 — California Eagle Publishing Offices, 4071-4075 S Central Avenue and 1055 E 41st Street.

Six buildings have received Historic-Cultural Monument status as part of a project led by Getty and the City of Los Angeles’ Office of Historic Resources. The designations are the result of the ongoing

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 27, 2026

2. California Eagle Building Marker

work of African American Historic Places Los Angeles (AAHPLA) launched by the city and Getty in 2022 to identify, protect, and celebrate the city's Black heritage. Each site represents a unique piece of Los Angeles’ Black history. Designated sites include St. Elmo Village, the Tom and Ethel Bradley Residence, Jewel’s Catch One, StylesVille Barbershop, the California Eagle offices, and New Bethel Baptist Church.

California Eagle Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 27, 2026

3. California Eagle Building

Located two doors south of the marker.

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 27, 2026

4. California Eagle Building

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 2, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.