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

Long Beach Skating Rink

1929

By Michael Kindig, March 31, 2014

1. Long Beach Skating Rink Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This venue was built in 1929 as a multi purpose auditorium. In 1935 it opened as the Dunbar Skating Rink and served this function for many years. In 2001, after a period of vacancy, the Robert Gumbiner Foundation, through an adaptive reuse program, renovated this site as an artists' live work complex. The lamella ceiling is still visible inside and the Art Deco exterior has been extensively restored.

Erected 1991 by City of Long Beach Cultural Heritage Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list.

Location. 33° 46.222′ N, 118° 10.894′ W. Marker is in Long Beach, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on Alamitos Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 278 Alamitos Avenue, 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. Long Beach Unity Society of Practical Christianity Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Esser House (approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Presbyterian Church

By Michael Kindig, March 31, 2014

2. Long Beach Skating Rink Marker

Marker is located on the right-hand side of the entrance.

(approx. ¼ mile away); The Lafayette Complex (approx. ¼ mile away); The Campbell Mural (approx. ¼ mile away); The Broadlind Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ranchos (approx. 0.3 miles away); Villa Riviera (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Long Beach.

Also see . . . Find a Grave Memorial. (Submitted on April 2, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. This page has been viewed 404 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.