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By Barry Swackhamer, April 15, 2016
"Old Borges Ranch" Marker
101 California, Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek — "Old Borges Ranch"
Near Castle Road Road near Comistas Drive.
Walnut Creek's Old Borges Ranchhouse, as the cornerstone of a working cattle ranch, was first built by Frank (Francisco) and his wife Mary Borges, their sons and daughters in 1899. Since then, this house has withstood five generations of the hard . . . Map (db m93983) HM
102 California, Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek — Tank House ★ Worker's Cabin ★ Oven
Near Ygnacio Valley Road near North Via Monte.
Originally located at the Cereghino Ranch of Walnut Creek Relocated to Shadelands in 1995 Restoration of the buildings was made possible by the efforts of: Walnut Creek Historical Society Joseph Bologna, Project Architect Primo E. . . . Map (db m209652) HM
103 California, Del Norte County, Crescent City — Tetrapod
On Front Street at N Street, on the right when traveling east on Front Street.
These giant jacks are used to protect harbors from damaging current. As waves hit the tetrapods, the force of the water is dissipated by the curve of the legs. There are 1630 tetrapods on the ocean side of the Crescent City breakwater. There are . . . Map (db m181238) HM
104 California, El Dorado County, Coloma — Miner’s Cabin
Near State Highway 49.
This cabin is an example of he quarters used by miners during the gold rush. The earliest structures were canvas tents, made from recycled sailcloth taken from abandoned ships in San Francisco Bay. In 1849 Coloma had hundreds of “tent” cabins. When . . . Map (db m12270) HM
105 California, El Dorado County, Coloma — Site of Sierra Nevada House
On State Highway 49, on the left when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
The Sierra Nevada House was a handsome two-story building with many windows and a broad balcony. Here guests could always expect fine hospitality, suburb food, excellent ballroom music, fine carriages and comfortable beds. It was opened by Robert . . . Map (db m12237) HM
106 California, Fresno County, Fresno — 916 — Forestiere Underground Gardens
On Shaw Avenue near Forestiere Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Here, beneath the hot, arid surface of the San Joaquin Valley, Baldasare Forestiere (1879-1946) began in the early 1900's to sculpt a fantastic retreat. Excavating the hardpan by hand, he created a unique complex of underground rooms, passages and . . . Map (db m41003) HM
107 California, Fresno County, Fresno — 803 — Fresno Technical SchoolFirst Junior College in California — California Historical Landmark No. 803 —
Near Stanislaus Street at O Street.
Historical landmark commemorating Fresno Technical School, constructed 1895. Known as the Fresno High School from 1895 - 1921. Established as the First Junior College of California, 1910. Normal School - forerunner to Fresno . . . Map (db m241689) HM
108 California, Fresno County, Fresno — The Fresno Water TowerAn American Water Landmark
On Fresno Street near O Street, on the right when traveling east.
Designed by architect George S. Mayer of Chicago, Illinois. It was completed in November 1894, replacing two wooden tanks erected on this site in 1887. The Tower stands 100 feet high with a tank capacity of 250,000 gallons. This facility, modeled . . . Map (db m41069) HM
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109 California, Humboldt County, Arcata — 783 — Jacoby Building
On 7th Street at H Street, on the left when traveling east on 7th Street.
In 1857, pioneer merchant Augustus Jacoby built his two-story "Fireproof Storehouse" here of stone. Partial walls of that original structure still support this building in the N.W. corner of the 1st and 2nd floors and are . . . Map (db m182937) HM
110 California, Humboldt County, Arcata — The Phillips House
On Union Street at 7th Street, on the right when traveling south on Union Street.
circa 1854
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m176810) HM
111 California, Humboldt County, Eureka — August Palmtag BuildingQueen Anne Architecture — 1893 —
On 2nd Street at F Street, on the right when traveling east on 2nd Street.
Residences, offices; Adorni Grocery, cigar store; Pacific, Cooper Pharmacies; Levy, Canepa, Danielson & Petersen Men’s Stores Eureka Historic Landmark This program possible through a partnership with property owner Lynn McKenna, Eureka . . . Map (db m1504) HM
112 California, Humboldt County, Eureka — Bank of Eureka (1911)
On E Street at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on E Street.
Classical Revival architecture Albert Pissis, S.F. architect; Ionic columns, bullseye windows, glazed terra cotta facing. 1960, Clarke Memorial Museum Eureka Historical LandmarkMap (db m176794) HM
113 California, Humboldt County, Eureka — Carson Block (1892)
On F Street at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on F Street.
Richardsonian Romanesque architecture Samuel Newsom, Oakland architect; Built for William Carson; Randall Banking; A. Crocker Brothers Department Store; First Professional Offices; Ingomar Theatre and Opera House. Eureka Historic . . . Map (db m176802) HM
114 California, Humboldt County, Eureka — Eureka Theatre (1939)
On F Street at 6th Street, on the right when traveling south on F Street.
Streamline Moderne Architecture Built for George Mann; William B. David, architect; striking neon blade sign, curved-edge canopy, and Moderne interior Eureka Historic LandmarkMap (db m176787) HM
115 California, Humboldt County, Eureka — Italianate Architecturec1880
On 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east.
Built for J. McLauchlan, restaurant, saloons downstairs; alpine rooms upstairs; one of the longest operating bordellos Eureka Historic Landmark This program possible through a partnership with property owner Dr. Marybeth Wolford, Eureka . . . Map (db m1507) HM
116 California, Humboldt County, Eureka — J. Lowenthal BuildingAmerican Eclectic — 1879 —
On 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east.
Iron front cast by Eureka Foundry; men's clothier and furnishings, Louvre Cafe, saloons Eureka Historic Landmark This program possible through a partnership with property owner Wes & Nedra Kausen, Eureka Main Street, and the Eureka . . . Map (db m1508) HM
117 California, Humboldt County, Eureka — John A. Cottrell House
On C Street at Hillsdale Street, on the right when traveling south on C Street.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior John A. Cottrell House c. 1902Map (db m176767) HM
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118 California, Humboldt County, Eureka — Joseph Russ Building (1900)
On 3rd Street west of G Street, on the right when traveling west.
Queen Anne Architecture Built for Zipporah Russ & Sons Co. Redwood Land & Investment Co. Belcher & Crane Abstract Co. Humboldt Club — Gentleman's Social Club Eureka Historic LandmarkMap (db m176808) HM
119 California, Humboldt County, Eureka — Simpson-Vance House
On G Street at 9th Street, on the right when traveling south on G Street.
904 G Street, Eureka has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1892Map (db m176777) HM
120 California, Humboldt County, Eureka — The Carson House
On M Street at 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on M Street.
This home, also known as the “Pink Lady,” is a classic Queen Anne/Eastlake Victorian residence designed by the prestigious architectural firm of Newsom Brothers of San Francisco. It was completed in 1889 for William Carson, a pioneer lumber baron . . . Map (db m1498) HM
121 California, Humboldt County, Eureka — The former FairwindItalianate Architecture - circa 1870 — Eureka Historic Landmark —
On 2nd Street west of D Street.
Saloons, Kitty Farris' Joy Emporium, and Fairwind and New Fairwind Cafe. This program possible through a partnership with owners Ferguson-Winsted, Eureka Main Street, and the Eureka Heritage Society.Map (db m61155) HM
122 California, Humboldt County, Eureka — The Pacific Telephone Company Building
On F Street at 6th Street, on the right when traveling south on F Street.
On Nov. 10, 1908, a deed from George and Edith Connick to Sunset Telephone and Telegraph Company, Block 56, Parcel 5, corner of 6th and “F” Streets was recorded. When Pacific Telephone and Telegraph took over the Sunset Telephone and Telegraph . . . Map (db m233368) HM
123 California, Humboldt County, Eureka — The Thomas F. Ricks House
On H Street at 8th Street, on the left when traveling north on H Street.
built 1885 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m176786) HM
124 California, Humboldt County, Eureka — The Vance Hotel
On G Street at 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on G Street.
The Hotel Vance was built in 1872 by Eureka pioneer & lumberman, John Vance. It was the area's grandest hotel & the first building in Eureka with electricity. It was originally designed & built in the "Modern Italianate style”, which . . . Map (db m135459) HM
125 California, Humboldt County, Eureka, Old Town — Vance Building (1872)Italianate Architecture — Eureka Historic Landmark —
On 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
Two-story, wood frame commercial building, originally with offices above three shops. Built for John Vance at same time as his adjoining Vance Hotel. A livery stable for guests of the hotel was adjacent to and behind, storefronts stuccoed in 1930s. . . . Map (db m233410) HM
126 California, Humboldt County, Ferndale — The Shaw House
On Main Street at Lewis Court, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Pioneer Seth Louis Shaw began construction of his home, Fern Dale, in 1854. The town was named after his first permanent home. The home, in its original condition, is a fine example of Gothic architecture. The house is a landmark and a source . . . Map (db m220451) HM
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127 California, Humboldt County, Scotia — Wi'ne'ma Theatre"Women of the Braveheart"
On Main Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
The Wi'ne'ma Theatre was built in 1919 and named for a young Indian girl who devoted her life to establishing friendly relations between her people, the Modoc Indians, and the white men. The first performance was on November 20, 1920 and tells . . . Map (db m142815) HM
128 California, Humboldt County, Trinidad — Holy Trinity Church
On Hector Street at East Street, on the right when traveling north on Hector Street.
This property Holy Trinity Church has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m176813) HM
129 California, Inyo County, Death Valley National Park — An Architectural Heritage
On California Route 190, 0.2 miles east of Emigrant Canyon Road, on the right when traveling east.
Among the first structures greeting visitors entering the park from the west, these two stone buildings at Emigrant were built to serve as a ranger station and are a legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Created by President Franklin . . . Map (db m159295) HM
130 California, Inyo County, Independence — Historic Independence
On Edwards Street (U.S. 395) at Inyo Street, on the left when traveling north on Edwards Street.
The year 1861 found Charles Putnam gathering stones along Little Pine Creek to build a cabin. The simple structure served as a trading post for local miners and homesteaders who called the settlement Little Pine. Conflicts between native . . . Map (db m225348) HM
131 California, Inyo County, Independence — Mt. Whitney Fish Hatchery
On Fish Hatchery Road, 1 mile west of U.S. 395, on the right when traveling west.
In 1916, the citizens of Independence purchased a 40 acre tract of land and donated it to the State of California for the building of a fish hatchery. This structure was the result. The first trout were produced in 1918, and since that . . . Map (db m218383) HM
132 California, Kern County, Bakersfield — First Baptist Church
On Truxton Street near L Street, on the right when traveling west.
The First Baptist Church was completed under the supervision of local architect Charles H. Biggar (1882 - 1946) in 1932. The building, designed in the Northern Italian Romanesque architectural style, is described in the National Register of Historic . . . Map (db m117418) HM
133 California, Kern County, Bakersfield — First Presbyterian Church
On 17th Street at H Street, on the left when traveling west on 17th Street.
In 1889, First Presbyterian Church began its ministry in Kern County as Cumberland Presbyterian Church. In 1905 the church merged with Westminster Presbyterian; being renamed First Presbyterian Church of Bakersfield. The church acquired property on . . . Map (db m117142) HM
134 California, Kern County, Bakersfield — Haberfelde Building
On Chester Avenue near 17th Street, on the right when traveling north.
George Haberfelde (1871 - 1962), a civic and business leader in the community, contracted with local architect Charles H. Biggar (1882 - 1946) to construct this five-story office and retail building in the Sullivanesque architectural style. When . . . Map (db m116966) HM
135 California, Kern County, Bakersfield — Hayden Building
On 19th Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Hayden Building is a classic example of Second Renaissance Revival architectural style. It was designed for the Kern County Land Company by San Francisco architect Charles I. Haven (1849-1916) and opened in 1904 as the Hayden Furniture Company. . . . Map (db m117419) HM
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136 California, Kern County, Bakersfield — Kress Building
On 19th Street, on the right when traveling west.
S.H. Kress & Co. was the trading name of a national chain of "five and dime" retail department stores operating from 1896 to 1981. Opening in 1931, this three-story reinforced steel and masonry building was designed by New York City-based architect . . . Map (db m115124) HM
137 California, Kern County, Bakersfield — Sentry Statues and Gate Posts
On Chester Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
The decorative fence posts are from the original 1876 courthouse and the statues were on top of the 1912 courthouse. Bakersfield's first courthouse was constructed in 1876 and the building served as a courthouse and hall of records on the . . . Map (db m237218) HM
138 California, Kern County, Bakersfield — United States Post Office
On 18th St., on the right when traveling west.
In 1924, Bakersfield was the twenty-first city in California to receive a Federal Post Office Building. Built at a cost of $130,000, the Mission architecture style building, constructed of masonry and concrete and reinforced with steel, was the . . . Map (db m122018) HM
139 California, Kern County, Rosamond — Adobe ChurchRosamond
On Locust Street at Diamond Street, on the right when traveling east on Locust Street.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, established Aug 12, 2015. This building once housed a Masonic Lodge and the church pictured below. Wayside Community Chapel Church, built in 1934 from land donated by the LA Rescue . . . Map (db m186316) HM
140 California, Kern County, Tehachapi — The Women's Prison in Tehachapi - 1932Became California Correction Institution for Men in 1954
On Green St, on the right when traveling north.
In 1933 California’s first women’s prison was established in Tehachapi to provide an environment more conductive to rehabilitation than San Quentin State Prison. Two-story buildings were constructed of reinforced concrete in the French Normandy . . . Map (db m134503) HM
141 California, Kings County, Hanford — Carnegie Museum
On Eighth Street east of Douty Street, on the right when traveling east.
Built with funds donated by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, this building served as Hanford's Public Library from the time it opened in February of 1906 until it was replaced by a new library in 1968. It now houses a local historical museum.Map (db m153547) HM
142 California, Kings County, Hanford — Kings County Courthouse
On Court Street at Douty Street, on the left when traveling west on Court Street.
The original Kings County courthouse, built in 1896, served as the seat of Kings County government until 1979.Map (db m153549) HM
143 California, Kings County, Hanford — Kings County Jail
On Court Street at Douty Street, on the left when traveling west on Court Street.
Kings County's original jail served as a home for prisoners and the county sheriff's office from 1897 until 1964.Map (db m153548) HM
144 California, Kings County, Hanford — Kings County’s First Church
On Hackett Street west of 14th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Historical site - Kings County's First Church - Methodist organized - 14060 Hackett Street - est. 1876. Kings County Historical Society Map (db m236174) HM
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145 California, Kings County, Lemoore — 206 — El Adobe de Los Robles Ranchos
On 19˝ Avenue (State Highway 41) at Lacy Boulevard when traveling south on 19˝ Avenue.
This restored adobe, second oldest in San Joaquin Valley, built by Daniel Rhoades, who came to California in 1846 by overland caravan. Rhoades and his brother, John, among organizers of the first expedition to rescue the Donner party at Donner Lake. . . . Map (db m66412) HM
146 California, Los Angeles County, Acton — 14 — Soledad School DistrictEstablished 1869 — Los Angeles County —
On Cory Avenue, 0.2 miles west of Crown Valley Road.
The first adobe schoolhouse in 1869 was located near Ravenna, and served the children of miners and ranchers covering a 2,500 square mile area. A subsequent structure, built in 1870, was destroyed by flood in 1880. The present brick schoolhouse, . . . Map (db m145704) HM
147 California, Los Angeles County, Altadena — Andrew McNally House
On Mariposa Street east of Santa Rosa Road, on the right when traveling east.
Andrew McNally House. Built 1887. National Register of Historic Places.Map (db m199800) HM
148 California, Los Angeles County, Altadena — 8 — Holmes HouseCounty of Los Angeles Historic Landmark No. 8
On Parkman Street, 0.1 miles east of Lake Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Designed by Whitney R. Smith in the Early Modern architectural style and built in 1941 for Evelyn and Jackson Holmes. Designated on February 9, 2021 by the Board of Supervisors. Historical Landmarks and Records Commission.Map (db m192512) HM
149 California, Los Angeles County, Altadena — Zane Grey Estate
On Mariposa Street east of Marengo Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Zane Grey Estate, 396 East Mariposa Street, has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior, 2002.Map (db m144782) HM
150 California, Los Angeles County, Angeles National Forest — Echo Mountain House
Near Mount Lowe Railway Trail south of Sam Merrill Trail.
The world famous Echo Mountain House was completed in November 1894. It was a beautiful L-shaped building, four stories high with a 400-foot wing offering a southern exposure. A massive metal dome crowned the structure. The entire . . . Map (db m248028) HM
151 California, Los Angeles County, Arcadia — 4 — Arcadia Woman’s ClubHistory Lives Here
On First Avenue at Diamond Street, on the left when traveling south on First Avenue.
A Short History In 1912 the first promotional organization to appear in Arcadia was a woman’s club called the Cooperative Arcadians. This group of 15 women began by sponsoring programs that increased interest in matters of social . . . Map (db m200010) HM
152 California, Los Angeles County, Arcadia — 5 — Chamber of Commerce BuildingHistory Lives Here
On Huntington Drive, 0.5 miles east of Baldwin Avenue, in the median.
With the demise of the famous Red Line electric railway, land in the median of Huntington Drive directly across from the famous Santa Anita Park horse track became available on which to build a headquarters for the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce in . . . Map (db m145281) HM
153 California, Los Angeles County, Arcadia — 2 — Downtown ArcadiaHistory Lives Here
On First Avenue at Huntington Drive, on the right when traveling south on First Avenue.
Downtown Arcadia was born in 1887 with founder Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's Oakwood Hotel complimenting a new Santa Fe train station at First Avenue and Santa Clara Street. Expansion came with City incorporation in 1903 and again with the opening . . . Map (db m200045) HM
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154 California, Los Angeles County, Arcadia — 1 — First Avenue SchoolHistory Lives Here
On First Avenue at California Street, on the right when traveling south on First Avenue.
In 1907, this yellow clapboard schoolhouse was built on the southwest corner of First Avenue and California Street, and it was named the Arcadia Grammar School. It replaced the temporary buildings, a packing shed, and a vacant remodeled saloon, . . . Map (db m200007) HM
155 California, Los Angeles County, Arcadia — 367 — Queen Anne Cottage
Near Baldwin Avenue, 0.3 miles south of Interstate 210, on the right when traveling south.
Constructed by Elias Jackson ('Lucky') Baldwin in 1881. Designed by A.A. Bennett, and intended for entertaining. There being no kitchen, meals were served from the nearby adobe (built by Hugo Reid in 1839) where Baldwin actually lived. Restored and . . . Map (db m153410) HM
156 California, Los Angeles County, Arcadia — 368 — Reid-Baldwin AdobeHistory Lives Here
Near Baldwin Avenue, 0.3 miles south of Interstate 210, on the right when traveling south.
The home place of Elias Jackson “Lucky” Baldwin, founder and first Mayor of the City of Arcadia, was this relatively simple adobe house, though during Baldwin's occupation (1875-1909) it was the larger and more inviting structure seen . . . Map (db m153423) HM
157 California, Los Angeles County, Arcadia — Santa Anita Depot
Near Baldwin Avenue, 0.3 miles south of U.S. 210, on the right when traveling south.
Constructed about 1890 in Rancho Santa Anita by Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad on its transcontinental main line. Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin donated right-of-way and bricks in exchange for agreement to stop trains, maintain a depot . . . Map (db m120309) HM
158 California, Los Angeles County, Arcadia — Santa Anita ParkThoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions — Founding Sponsor —
On Huntington Drive at First Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Huntington Drive.
Oldest operating racetrack in California - opened Christmas Day 1934. Founded by Dr. Charles H. Strub & Associates. Designed in Art Deco style by architect Gordon B. Kaufmann. Introduced Santa Anita Handicap in 1935 - oldest . . . Map (db m201111) HM
159 California, Los Angeles County, Arcadia — 6 — Santa Anita ParkHistory Lives Here
Near Huntington Drive east of Baldwin Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Set against the backdrop of the San Gabriel Mountains in an area of near year-round ideal weather, Santa Anita Park has been considered one of the most beautiful and finest horse race tracks in the world since its opening on Christmas Day 1934. . . . Map (db m198317) HM
160 California, Los Angeles County, Arcadia — 8 — The Derby RestaurantHistory Lives Here
On Huntington Drive, 0.3 miles west of the Foothill Freeway (Interstate 210), on the right when traveling west.
The Derby has a storied past in the City of Arcadia and, for many years, thoroughbred horse racing has shared a large part of that story. Arcadia’s founder and first Mayor, Elias J. ‘Lucky’ Baldwin presided over the first Santa Anita Racetrack in . . . Map (db m207738) HM
161 California, Los Angeles County, Avalon — Wrigley Memorial
Near Avalon Canyon Road, on the left when traveling south.
There are five panels at the memorial. The first panel is in front of the memorial to the right. There is a duplicate panel located at the entrance, left of the walkway: Wrigley Memorial is dedicated to the memory of Wm. Wrigley Jr. It . . . Map (db m69075) HM
162 California, Los Angeles County, Bell Gardens, South Montebello — 984 — Casa de Rancho San AntonioHenry Gage Mansion
Near East Gage Avenue, 0.7 miles west of U.S. 5.
Contained within this building are the remaining portions of an adobe house built by Francisco Salvador Lugo and his son Antonio María Lugo. Francisco Lugo was a prominent early landholder and Antonio served as the Alcalde of Los Angeles. They . . . Map (db m125567) HM
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163 California, Los Angeles County, Bellflower — Bellflower Pacific Electric Train Depot
On Bellflower Boulevard at Mayne Street, on the left when traveling south on Bellflower Boulevard.
The view from Somerset (Bellflower) Boulevard in 1915, 10 years after the Santa Ana line first opened. On the left is PE substation #12. The Pacific Electric was an electrically powered interurban rail system. Power came from the company’s own . . . Map (db m133374) HM
164 California, Los Angeles County, Beverly Hills — 6 — Anderton Court — Then & Now —
On Rodeo Drive, 0.1 miles north of Wilshire Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
Frank Lloyd Wright is perhaps the most celebrated and highly-recognized American architect. His unique design for "The Anderton Court Shops" from 1952 represents the only retail structure built by Wright in Southern California. He described . . . Map (db m200409) HM
165 California, Los Angeles County, Beverly Hills — Beverly Hills High SchoolSwim Gym — 1939 —
On Moreno Drive, 0.1 miles north of Olympic Boulevard, on the left when traveling north.
Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works. John M. Garmody, Administrator of Public Works. Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States. Beverly Hills High School, 1939.Map (db m183132) HM
166 California, Los Angeles County, Beverly Hills — 4 — Greystone Mansion
On Doheny Road just west of Loma Vista Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Doheny Greystone Estate, an estate built by Edward L. Doheny Jr. Designed by Gordon Kaufmann. Landscape by Paul Thiene. Beverly Hills Historic Landmark No. 4. Built 1928. Designated 2013. Beverly Hills City Council and Cultural Heritage . . . Map (db m192005) HM
167 California, Los Angeles County, Beverly Hills — 1 — The Beverly Hills Hotel — Historic Landmark No. 1 —
On Sunset Boulevard at North Crescent Drive, on the right when traveling west on Sunset Boulevard.
Built as the first hotel in the City and associated with architects Elmer Grey and Paul R. Williams. Beverly Hills Historic Landmark No. 1. Built 1912. Designated 2012. Beverly Hills City Council and Cultural Heritage Commission, . . . Map (db m148025) HM
168 California, Los Angeles County, Beverly Hills — Virginia Robinson Gardens
On Elden Way, 0.1 miles north of North Crescent Drive, on the right when traveling north.
United States Department of the Interior National Register of Historic Places. Beverly Hills Local Landmark. Constructed in 1911.Map (db m148656) HM
169 California, Los Angeles County, Bradbury — Mr. Bradbury’s Bridge1908
On Royal Oaks Drive North at Oaks Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Royal Oaks Drive North.
With the 1907 extension of Huntington’s Pacific Electric system through Duarte to Glendora, a cut was created to level the railroad’s right of way in front of L.L. Bradbury’s country home. To provide access to his home, the site of which is now . . . Map (db m137592) HM
170 California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Burbank Railway Depot(site)
Near Front Street near Olive Avenue.
On February 28th, 1873, Doctor David Burbank sold a right-of-way through his property for one dollar, in anticipation of the benefit that railway transportation would have on his property. This right-of-way provided the connection to Los . . . Map (db m246759) HM
171 California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Stage ThreeThe Walt Disney Studios
Near Buena Vista Street at Alameda Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Stage three was built from 1953-1954 specifically for the scene in “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” in which “Nautilus” was attacked by a giant squid. The complex filming involved using wind, rain and waves to create a storm. The stage . . . Map (db m174848) HM
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172 California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — Stage TwoThe Walt Disney Studios — Julie Andrews Stage —
Near Buena Vista Street near Alameda Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Stage Two, built from 1947-1949 in cooperation with Jack Webb, was utilized as the production facility for the filming of the TV series "Dragnet". Construction of the stage was completed in April, 1949. Being one of the largest stages on . . . Map (db m174818) HM
173 California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — The Animation BuildingThe Walt Disney Studios
Near Buena Vista Street at Alameda Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Animation Building, erected in 1939, served as the architectural and functional centerpiece of the studio. Designed in the “Art Moderne” style by architect Kent Weber, the building housed the animators and story staffs on the lot. . . . Map (db m168288) HM
174 California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — The Fantasia StageStage One — The Walt Disney Studios —
Near Buena Vista Street at Alameda Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Stage One was the only production sound stage built as part of the original Walt Disney Burbank Studios constructed during 1939-1940. The stage replaced a single smaller stage located at the Hyperion studios. Since the original focus . . . Map (db m174816) HM
175 California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — The Hyperion BungalowThe Walt Disney Studios
Near Buena Vista Street at Alameda Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Bungalow was built in 1935 as the original home of the Disney Publicity and Comic Strip Departments. It was constructed at the Disney Studios on Hyperion Avenue in Hollywood and moved to the Burbank location as part of the construction in . . . Map (db m174808) HM
176 California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — 7 — The Mentzer House
Near Olive Avenue, 0.1 miles west of South Victory Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Built 1887. Relocated in 1977. Original address 321 East Orange Grove. Historic designation June 20, 2013. Burbank Register of Residential Historic Resources #7. 1887 Mentzer House Built by the Providencia Land and Water . . . Map (db m246736) HM
177 California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — The Shorts BuildingThe Walt Disney Studios
Near Buena Vista Street at Alameda Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Shorts Building was constructed from the two original Animation Buildings located at the Disney Studios on Hyperion Avenue in Hollywood. The two sections were moved to the Burbank site in 1939-1940 as part of the Studio construction . . . Map (db m174812) HM
178 California, Los Angeles County, Burbank — The Writers BuildingWarner Brothers Studios
Near Olive Avenue at Pass Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Constructed in 1935 by Harry, Jack and Albert Warner, this building has been home to such celebrated Warner Bros. writers and filmmakers as William Faulkner · Howard Koch · Delmer Daves · Lillian Hellman · John Huston · Philip and . . . Map (db m177206) HM
179 California, Los Angeles County, Calabasas — 7 — Calabasas Schoolhouse BellCity of Calabasas Historic Landmark
On Las Virgenes Road, 0.2 miles south of Willow Glen Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Schoolhouse Bell once hung in the original Calabasas School, a one room Victorian style building with a bell tower, which was constructed in 1890 at 24454 Calabasas Road. Around 1925, a new Spanish Colonial Revival style structure was built . . . Map (db m156909) HM
180 California, Los Angeles County, Calabasas, Calabasas Highlands — 2 — The Benson HouseCity of Calabasas Historic Landmark
On Clover Trail just east of Canyon Drive, on the left when traveling east. Reported missing.
Completed in 1984 for Robert Benson, this dwelling was designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry in the Deconstructivism style. This architectural style is characterized by its use of unrelated, disharmonious abstract forms, and experimental . . . Map (db m156936) HM
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181 California, Los Angeles County, Calabasas, Calabasas Park — 3 — The Rouse ResidenceCity of Calabasas Historic Landmark
On Park Belmonte, 0.5 miles west of Park Sienna, on the right when traveling west.
Jerold Lomax, FAIA, designed and built this single family residence for Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Rouse in 1973. The structure is constructed of 40-foot and 25-foot-long glue-laminated wood beams, supported by eight concrete pillars. For the time, this was . . . Map (db m156912) HM
182 California, Los Angeles County, Calabasas, Greater Mulwood — 6 — Park Moderne FountainCity of Calabasas Historic Landmark
On Black Bird Way, 0.1 miles south of Blue Bird Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Designed by the architect Jock Peters, the Park Moderne Fountain is the only remaining fountain constructed as part of the artists colony known as Park Moderne — a residential subdivision created in 1927 with 174 lots. The Art Deco era . . . Map (db m156932) HM
183 California, Los Angeles County, Calabasas, Woodland Hills — King Gillette RanchSanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Visitor Center
Near Mulholland Highway, 0.1 miles east of Las Virgenes Road, on the right when traveling east.
Now the hub of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, the King Gillette Ranch was once an estate belonging to King Camp Gillette, who invented the disposable razor blade. Gillette bought the property in 1926 and commissioned . . . Map (db m191215) HM
184 California, Los Angeles County, Claremont — Claremont City Hall
On Harvard Avenue at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south on Harvard Avenue.
Claremont's municipal offices have occupied one or more of the buildings at this location since 1925. City officials have made several decisions over the years to keep City Hall in the Village in order to help protect the vitality of the Village . . . Map (db m149814) HM
185 California, Los Angeles County, Claremont — The Claremont Depot
On 1st Street at Harvard Avenue, on the left when traveling west on 1st Street.
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad and its subsidiary, the Pacific Land Improvement Company, founded the town of Claremont in 1887. The railroad's original wooden, Gothic depot was replaced by this Spanish Colonial Revival structure in . . . Map (db m149721) HM
186 California, Los Angeles County, Claremont — The Historic Pitzer House and Garage
Near North Towne Avenue at Base Line Road.
This historic setting of the Pitzer House and Garage was preserved in the year 2000 by Sunrise Assisted Living as a major architectural landmark of the City of Claremont. Sunrise carefully restored the Pitzer House residence to serve as its . . . Map (db m244782) HM
187 California, Los Angeles County, Covina — Covina Firehouse - Jail Museum
Near East College Street east of Citrus Avenue.
The firehouse-jail was the first civic building commissioned by the city of Covina. The mission revival structure was constructed in 1911 by pioneer builder Clarence Allison. When a new city hall and fire station was built in 1930, the fire . . . Map (db m138043) HM
188 California, Los Angeles County, Culver City, Downtown — The Culver Hotel — Since 1924 —
On Culver Boulevard at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Culver Boulevard.
The Culver Hotel has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.Map (db m191728) HM
189 California, Los Angeles County, Culver City, Washington Culver — Culver Theater — Kirk Douglas Theatre —
On Duquesne Avenue at Washington Boulevard, on the left when traveling south on Duquesne Avenue.
The Culver Theater, which opened in 1947, was one of two movie theaters in Culver City operating in the second half of the 20th century. As an example of the Skouras style, it was noted for its sweeping scrollwork and a juke box like ticket kiosk.Map (db m137095) HM
190 California, Los Angeles County, Downey — Bob’s Big BoyGrand Opening Oct. 19, 2009 — Downey, California —
On Firestone Boulevard at Pomering Road, on the right when traveling west on Firestone Boulevard.
This building is a great example of the “Googie style” coffee shops and drive-in restaurants that once dotted the Southern California landscape. Googie Architecture called for buildings to read as signs to attract customers. Built in . . . Map (db m149050) HM
191 California, Los Angeles County, Glendale — 62 — Bonetto House
On Manhattan Avenue west of La Crescenta Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Historic Thomas and Florence Bonetto House, 2819 Manhattan Avenue, constructed in 1931, Glendale Register of Historic Resources No. 62. The Bonettos were true community leaders and instrumental in the growth of the Crescenta Valley.Map (db m198188) HM
192 California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Adams Hill — 111 — Adams Square Gas Station
Near East Palmer Avenue at South Adams Street, on the left when traveling south.
Built in 1936 by Richfield Oil Corporation. Rare surviving example of a streamline moderne gas station, significant for its association with the development of Southern California car culture.Map (db m140830) HM
193 California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Chevy Chase — 23 — The Calori House
On Chevy Chase Drive, 1.6 miles east of Harvey Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Constructed 1926. Lloyd Wright - Architect. City of Glendale Historical Landmark.Map (db m209754) HM
194 California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Chevy Chase — The Derby House
On Chevy Chase Drive just east of St Andrews Drive, on the left when traveling east.
This property, Derby House, has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. The Derby House - 1926. Lloyd Wright, architect. City of Glendale Historical . . . Map (db m209237) HM
195 California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Citrus Grove — 8 — Goode House
On Cedar Street north of Broadway, on the left when traveling north.
Built in the 1880’s. One of the last remaining examples of Queen Anne-Eastlake architectural style in Glendale. Home of Ed Goode, 1897-1917, outstanding community leader.Map (db m143602) HM
196 California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Citrus Grove — 17 — Hotel GlendaleNational Register of Historic Places
On Glendale Avenue at Broadway, on the right when traveling north on Glendale Avenue.
Constructed in 1925. Arthur G. Lindley and Charles Selkirk, architects. City of Glendale Historical Landmark.Map (db m210089) HM
197 California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Downtown — Alex Theatre
On Brand Boulevard south of California Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Alex Theatre has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. 1925 Theatre Building — Arthur G. Lindley & Charles R. Selkirk, architects. 1940 Marquee & Tower — S. Charles Lee, . . . Map (db m145347) HM
198 California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Downtown — Glendale Main Post Office — Built 1932 —
On Broadway just west of Kenwood Street, on the right when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. This building is named in honor of Carlos J. Moorhead by Act of Congress, Public Law 105-88, November . . . Map (db m209982) HM
199 California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Downtown — 14 — Glendale Y.M.C.A.
On Louise Street, 0.1 miles north of Broadway, on the right when traveling north.
Established in 1919. Constructed in 1926. Designed by Clarence L. Jay and Lincoln Rogers. Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. City of Glendale Historical Landmark.Map (db m210004) HM
200 California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Downtown — 15 — Masonic TempleGlendale
On Brand Boulevard just north of Colorado Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Masonic Temple was dedicated on June 11, 1929 and served as a meeting place for several Masonic Lodges for nearly three decades. The building, constructed by J.V. McNeil, was designed by architect and engineer Arthur Lindley who was also . . . Map (db m214526) HM

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