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

Villa Riviera

1929

— Architect: Richard D. King —

Villa Riviera Marker image. Click for full size.

By Michael Kindig, March 31, 2014

1. Villa Riviera Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

When completed, the Villa was the tallest building on the Southern California Coast and its French Gothic design won an award in Paris. It survived the 1933 earthquake but was seismically strengthened and restored in 1989-90.

Erected 1979 by City of Long Beach Cultural Heritage Commission.

Location. 33° 45.938′ N, 118° 10.924′ 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: 800 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. Ranchos (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Esser House (about 800 feet away); Long Beach Unity Society of Practical Christianity Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Cooper Arms (approx. ¼ mile away); The Lafayette Complex (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Campbell Mural (approx. 0.3 miles away); Long Beach Skating Rink (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Broadlind Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Long Beach.

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By Michael Kindig, March 31, 2014

2. Villa Riviera Marker

The Villa Riviera
has been placed on the
National Reigster
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Initeior
July 25, 1996

Villa Riviera's Gothic Walls Have Tales to Tell. The fierce-looking gargoyles that are perched in stony silence along the roof certainly aren't talking. (Submitted on March 31, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California.)

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3. Villa Riviera Marker

Both markers located on the right-hand side of the entrance.

Villa Riviera image. Click for full size.

By Michael Kindig, March 31, 2014

4. Villa Riviera

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Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2018. This page originally submitted on March 31, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 31, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.