Downtown in Culver City in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Main Street

Historic Site No. 6

Photographed by Michael Kindig, January 21, 2012

1. Main Street Marker

Inscription. Once a part of Rancho La Ballona, Main Street was so recorded in 1913, through the efforts of real estate developer Harry Culver, our city's founder. It was the hub of our city and the street address of the Harry Culver Co. In 1924, the 6-story Hunt Hotel, a local movie landmark, was built by Culver, later to be renamed the Culver City Hotel.

Erected 1986 by Culver City Historical Society. (Marker Number 6.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 34° 1.477′ N, 118° 23.656′ W. Marker is in Culver City, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Downtown. It is on Main Street north of Culver Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3850 Main St, Culver City CA 90232, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

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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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Citizen Publishing Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Culver Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Culver Studios (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); West End Hotel (about 600 feet away); The Hull Building (about 700 feet away); Ivy Substation (about 700 feet away); Washington Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); American Legion Building (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Culver City.

Regarding Main Street. At around 200 feet long, it has been called “the shortest Main Street in the USA”. The street name changes mid-block to Bagley Ave at the city limits.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, January 21, 2012

2. Main Street Marker

The marker is visible embedded in the sidewalk. The Culver City Hotel is seen in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 909 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.