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

The Californian

1923

— Architect: Joseph H. Roberts —

The Californian Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, August 20, 2013

1. The Californian Marker

Inscription. One of a group of "own-your-own" apartment buildings constructed in the 1920's. Close to the beach and the downtown business district. The Californian has a distinctive, elegant beaux-arts facade with fine masonry and detailing. Long Beach architect and engineer J.H. Roberts had a successful practice in residential and commerical buildings. He also designed the St. Regis on Ocean Boulevard, another historical landmark.

Erected 1989 by City of Long Beach Cultural Heritage Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 33° 46.249′ N, 118° 11.749′ W. Marker is in Long Beach, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in West Gateway. It is on West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 325 West 3rd Street, 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 Willmore (within shouting distance of this marker); First Congregational Church of Long Beach (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles Windham House (about 600 feet away); The Walker Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Farmers & Merchants Bank Tower

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); The Kress Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Harvey Milk / Harvey Milk Equality Plaza (approx. ¼ mile away); The Blackstone (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Long Beach.

The Californian image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, March 20, 2014

2. The Californian

Marker is located above the door inside of the entrance alcove.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 982 times since then and 57 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.