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

The Lafayette Complex

1928, 1929, 1948

Photographed by Michael Kindig, August 19, 2013

1. The Lafayette Complex Marker

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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 33° 46.134′ N, 118° 11.158′ W. Marker is in Long Beach, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in East Village. It is on Linden Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 140 Linden Ave, Long Beach CA 90802, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Campbell Mural (here, next to this marker); The Broadlind Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Cooper Arms (about

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700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Long Beach Post Office (approx. ¼ mile away); Long Beach Skating Rink (approx. ¼ mile away); Long Beach Unity Society of Practical Christianity Church (approx. ¼ mile away); First United Presbyterian Church (approx. ¼ mile away); The Breakers (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Long Beach.

Other markers no longer nearby. Grand Army of the Republic Highway (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing); Ranchos (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Lafayette Complex Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, March 20, 2014

2. Lafayette Complex Marker

On the left side of the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,233 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.