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

The Breakers

1926

— Architect: Walker & Eisen —

The Breakers Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, March 28, 2014

1. The Breakers Marker

Inscription. Rising majestically on a site overlooking the city's once famous beach and amusement park, The Breakers was built as the city's most splendid and luxurious resort hotel. Owned during the 40's by Conrad Hilton, it remained a hotel for decades until its conversion in the 80's to senior living. The architecture was created by a prominent Los Angeles firm responsible for many landmark buildings. The elaborate and whimsical ornament was inspired by the Spanish Baroque.

Erected 1989 by City of Long Beach Cultural Heritage Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings.

Location. 33° 45.996′ N, 118° 11.432′ W. Marker is in Long Beach, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Waterfront. It is on Ocean Boulevard east of Queens Way, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 E Ocean Blvd, 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: Security Pacific National Bank (about 700 feet away); Cooper Arms (approx. ¼ mile away); The Broadlind Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Recreation (approx. 0.3 miles away); Harvey Milk / Harvey Milk Equality Plaza

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); 10th Anniversary (approx. 0.3 miles away); Long Beach Post Office (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Lafayette Complex (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Long Beach.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Grand Army of the Republic Highway (was about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . The Breakers Hotel - Long Beach, CA - Wikipedia. (Submitted on April 15, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Photographed by Michael Kindig, March 28, 2014

2. The Breakers Marker

Marker is obscured by large potted plants on the right-hand side of the entrance.

The Breakers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, March 28, 2014

3. The Breakers

Photographed by Michael Kindig, March 28, 2014

4. The Breakers

City Property Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, March 28, 2014

5. City Property Marker

The Breakers Model image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, March 28, 2014

6. The Breakers Model

Architectural model located in the lobby.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 670 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 30, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.