North Pine in Long Beach in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Walker Building
1929
| | Architects: Meyer and Holler | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 4, 2024
1. The Walker Building Marker
Originally Marti's Department Store, later Walker's Department Store, located in the heart of the city's retail district. Meyer and Holler were prominent Los Angeles architects, famous for many landmark buildings.
Erected 1989 by City of Long Beach Cultural Heritage Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 33° 46.308′ N, 118° 11.545′ W. Marker is in Long Beach, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in North Pine. It is on Pine Ave, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 Pine Avenue, Long Beach CA 90813, 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, 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 this marker: The Kress Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Farmers & Merchants Bank Tower (about 300 feet away); Harvey Milk / Harvey Milk Equality Plaza (about 500 feet away); Recreation (about 600 feet away); Charles Windham House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Willmore (approx. 0.2 miles away); Long Beach Post Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Californian (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Long Beach.
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Photographed by Michael Kindig, July 23, 2013
2. The Walker Building Marker
Photographed by Michael Kindig, March 20, 2014
3. The Walker Building Marker
To the left of the door.
Photographed by Michael Kindig, March 20, 2014
4. The Walker Building
Photographed by Michael Kindig, July 23, 2013
5. The Walker Building
Photographed by Michael Kindig, July 23, 2013
6. The Walker Building
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,156 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 4, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 20, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
