Alamitos Beach in Long Beach in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Villa Riviera
1929
| | Architect: Richard D. King | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 20, 2023
1. Villa Riviera Marker
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.
The Villa Riviera has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior, July 25, 1996.
Erected 1979 by City of Long Beach Cultural Heritage Commission, and United States Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.
Location. 33° 45.938′ N, 118° 10.924′ W. Marker is in Long Beach, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Alamitos Beach. It is at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Shoreline Drive, on the right when traveling east on Ocean Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Esser House (about 800 feet away); Long Beach Unity Society of Practical Christianity Church (approx. Ό mile away); Cooper Arms (approx. Ό mile away); The Lafayette Complex (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Campbell Mural
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Other markers no longer nearby. Ranchos (was about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Grand Army of the Republic Highway (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Villa Riviera. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 24, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Michael Kindig,
2. Villa Riviera Markers
Located to the right of the door.
Photographed by Michael Kindig, March 31, 2014
3. Villa Riviera
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 20, 2023
4. Villa Riviera
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,027 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 25, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 4. submitted on May 25, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on July 25, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
