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.

By Michael Kindig, March 28, 2014

1. The Breakers Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the 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 this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 33° 46.01′ N, 118° 11.421′ W. Marker is in Long Beach, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on East Ocean Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 East Ocean Boulevard, 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. Grand Army of the Republic Highway (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Security Pacific National Bank (about 700 feet away); Cooper Arms

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.

(approx. 0.2 miles away); The Broadlind Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away); Recreation (approx. ¼ mile away); Harvey Milk / Harvey Milk Equality Plaza (approx. ¼ mile away); US Post Office-Long Beach Main (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.

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

The Breakers image. Click for full size.

By Michael Kindig, March 28, 2014

3. The Breakers

By Michael Kindig, March 28, 2014

4. The Breakers

City Property Marker image. Click for full size.

By Michael Kindig, March 28, 2014

5. City Property Marker

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By Michael Kindig, March 28, 2014

6. The Breakers Model

An architectural model of The Breakers is located in the lobby.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. This page has been viewed 314 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 30, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.