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

The Lafayette Complex

1928, 1929, 1948

By Michael Kindig, August 19, 2013

1. The Lafayette Complex Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

A complex of three historic buildings in different architectural styles. The Campbell Apartments at 130 Linden were designed by Parker O. Wright and Francis Gentry in a Spanish Baroque style in 1928. The Lafayette Hotel was a premier art deco hotel designed by Cecil and Arthur Schilling in 1929. The international style addition was built in 1948. The three buildings became a Hilton Hotel in 1952 and residential condominiums in 1969. The Lafayette was a host hotel for the Miss Universe Beauty contest beginning in 1952.

Erected 1986 by City of Long Beach Cultural Heritage Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list.

Location. 33° 46.134′ N, 118° 11.158′ W. Marker is in Long Beach, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on Linden Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 140 Linden Avenue, Long Beach CA 90802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

By Michael Kindig, March 20, 2014

2. The Lafayette Complex Marker

Marker is located on the left-hand side of the entrance to the Lafayette Complex.

. The Campbell Mural (here, next to this marker); The Broadlind Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Cooper Arms (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); US Post Office-Long Beach Main (approx. ¼ mile away); Grand Army of the Republic Highway (approx. ¼ mile away); Ranchos (approx. ¼ mile away); Long Beach Skating Rink (approx. ¼ mile away); Long Beach Unity Society of Practical Christianity Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Long Beach.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. This page has been viewed 388 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.