Bay of Smokes reflect the historical, cultural, and natural elements of the Long Beach area. San Pedro Bay, discovered in 1542 by Joao Rodriquez Cabrillo, a native of Portugal serving the Spanish Crown under Fernando Cortez carried its name "Bay . . . — — Map (db m189653) HM
Formerly called the Hot Cha Cafe, this unique building is shaped like a coffee pot. Fantasy architecture based on an object became popular in the 1920's and 1930's in small-scale commercial buildings, to attract attention and sell a product. Most of . . . — — Map (db m244824) HM
The developers and owners of Douglas Park have transformed a legendary manufacturing plant into a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified development with a diverse mix of office, hotel and industrial/manufacturing uses as . . . — — Map (db m189507) HM
Long Beach was a center for early aviation, and established the first municipal airport in Southern California here in 1924. It was originally named "Daugherty Field" for aviation pioneer Earl S. Daugherty, who had a flying school nearby and who . . . — — Map (db m189652) HM
This plaque was dedicated on the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of the Long Beach-Yokkaichi Sister City Association to honor the citizens of both cities who are dedicated to each through personal diplomacy. November 8, 2013
Bob . . . — — Map (db m73101) HM
Recreation Park was acquired in 1923, and this speaker's stand was dedicated in 1929. The building was used as the location for many important community events such as all-state picnics, drama festivals, band concerts, school graduations, and the . . . — — Map (db m73100) HM
These two concrete pads are the remains of a gun battery, known as JAAN-2 (Joint Army And Navy), that was in operation during World War II. Established as part of the Harbor Defense of Los Angeles after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the . . . — — Map (db m97719) HM
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, . . . — — Map (db m72710) HM
Unity, a non denominational Church, was founded in Long Beach by the Reverends Louise and John Samuel Newman in 1923. A grass roots fundraising campaign led to the purchase of this site in 1933. Construction began in 1941. Architecture was inspired . . . — — Map (db m72707) HM
This duplex was built by William Esser, a successful Long Beach builder whose work included the now demolished but famous Pacific Coast Club. A fine example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, it was completed in 1929 just prior to the . . . — — Map (db m72708) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m72709) HM
Created in 1932 for the rowing events of the Xth Olympiad, the Stadium was the first manmade rowing course in the United States. Its width allowed four teams to race abreast, eliminating additional heats and allowing oarsmen to enter the finals at . . . — — Map (db m2614) HM
Honoring the Indians of Puvungna
who fished these shores long before the reign of the Dons.
U.S.A. Bicentennial year 1975
Susan B. Anthony Chapter NSDAR — — Map (db m132708) HM
[Upper Marker - as seen in 2001] This monument marks the intersection of three original California Ranchos:
Rancho Los Alamitos
Rancho Los Cerritos
Rancho Los Coyotes
[Lower Marker - as seen in 2002]
Ranchos
Los Alamitos . . . — — Map (db m50231) HM
Carl Cover was a former Army Air Corps pilot who joined Douglas in the early 1930's, and quickly became Vice President of Sales, in additional to being the company's chief test pilot. He commanded the first flights of the DC-1, DC-2 and DC-3, as . . . — — Map (db m243715) HM
The DC-10 was Douglas' first generation wide-body transport aircraft. Introduced into service in 1971, this unique three-engine aircraft transported passengers and cargo efficiently and reliably in the world's commercial fleet. For the US Air Force, . . . — — Map (db m244006) HM
The DC-8 transport brought the Douglas Aircraft Company into the commercial jet age. The four engine aircraft first flew on May 30, 1958. The DC-8 was initially built as a 124 passenger aircraft for domestic and international airlines. The market . . . — — Map (db m244077) HM
The DC-9 was developed as the fist American short range jet liner to provide speed, dependability, comfort and superior operating costs to airlines serving smaller cities. Using a two-man crew, it was designed for fast turn around with minimum . . . — — Map (db m244073) HM
Early Years 1892 - 1938
Mr. Douglas was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1892, the son of a bank cashier. His early interest in aviation was sparked by observing an Orville Wright flight in 1908. he attended the U.S. Naval Academy and then became the . . . — — Map (db m101485) HM
The "First Around The World" globe reflects the Douglas Aircraft motto established after the historic around the world flight of 1924. The globe is a bronze recreation of the original that was installed at the entrance to the Douglas Aircraft Plant . . . — — Map (db m243709) HM
On March 17, 1924, four Douglas World Cruisers (DWCs) left Santa Monica, CA for Seattle, WA where Boeing exchanged the planes' wheels for pontoon floats. April 6, the Chicago, New Orleans, Boston and Seattle took off. April 30, the . . . — — Map (db m243765) HM
Jim Phillips came to Douglass Long Beach in 1968 as a power plant engineer. After a short assignment on the DC-10 program, he joined the DC-9 project, and rose to become the Chief Design Engineer for the DC9/MD-80 program. He was later named deputy . . . — — Map (db m189508) HM
Ken Farrar joined Douglas in the early 1930's in the Manufacturing Division. During World War II he was sent to the Douglas Tulsa Plant to organize the production of the A-24, A-26 and the Convair B-24 being built there. He later become the General . . . — — Map (db m243698) HM
Seven decades of successful design and production of aircraft occurred on this site through the contributions of over 150,000 dedicated and innovative people. These highly skilled people worked together as a team to produce world class products. . . . — — Map (db m243706) HM
A Tribute to the Women who were the backbone of World War II Military Aircraft Production on this site.
"Rosie-the-Rivers" celebrating the 2,000 C-47 Delivery — — Map (db m243700) WM
Bill Gross joined Douglas Aircraft in 1952, in the engineering division at the Santa Monica Plant. After a few challenging assignments on the DC-7 and DC-8, he joined the DC-9 project, where he served as Chief Design Engineer, and later as assistant . . . — — Map (db m243697) HM
Jim Worsham was president of Douglas Aircraft in the mid 1980's. His visionary ideas for leasing aircraft on a "try it, you will like it" basis, made the MD-80 program a success. He played a role in the launch of the MD-11 program. — — Map (db m243773) HM
A fine example of a Spanish Colonial Revival courtyard apartment with all the charm and decorative enhancements of this Romantic style. The tiled fountain harks back to southern Spain. The first owner, H.J. Hamer, produced a high-quality residence . . . — — Map (db m72619) HM
A Renaissance Revival classic, notable for its architectural beauty and its terra cotta ornament. It was the first skyscraper, and introduced "modern" building design in the heart of Long Beach's original commercial district. — — Map (db m72458) HM
"All young people, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, deserve a safe and supportive environment in which to achieve their full potential."
Harvey Milk
May 22, 1930 - November 27, 1978
Born on Long Island, New York, Harvey . . . — — Map (db m72477) HM
This mosaic tile mural, one of the largest in the world with more than 466,000 California tiles, was created by dozens of artists as a W.P.A. Federal Arts Project in 1937 to grace the facade of the Municipal Auditorium. It was saved from demolition . . . — — Map (db m72453) HM
A classic beaux arts office building in renaissance revival style designed by eminent Los Angeles architects known for many landmarks. Originally called Security Trust and Savings Bank, many prestigious firms located here. — — Map (db m72476) HM
Modeled after English Gothic churches, this is the third church on the site where the Long Beach United Presbyterian congregation was founded in 1906. The sanctuary has beautiful woodwork and stained glass. — — Map (db m73099) HM
Founded in 1897, St. Luke's Episcopal Church has been a center of religious, cultural and social activities. The English Tudor Gothic church with its distinctive spire and courtyard is the second church at this site. It replaced the 1917 building . . . — — Map (db m72621) HM
The combination of Spanish Renaissance and Romanesque design give this building an old world charm. The corner tower is unique in the city. — — Map (db m72451) HM
In March 2008, during a routine roof replacement on the Lafayette building's 11th floor patio, workers uncovered the 8 by 8 foot tile mural of a kneeling camel in front of the Pyramids of Giza. The vintage 1920's mural lay beneath two tons of . . . — — Map (db m72686) HM
A complex of three historic buildings in different architectural styles. The Campbell Apartments at 130 Linden were designed by Parker O. Wright and Francis Gentry in a Spanish Baroque style in 1928. The Lafayette Hotel was a premier art deco hotel . . . — — Map (db m72454) HM
The 27,000-acre Rancho was once part of an 18th-century Spanish land grant to soldier Manuel Nieto. The Monterey-style adobe was constructed in 1844 and served the Temple and Bixby families as headquarters for large-scale cattle and sheep ranching . . . — — Map (db m50988) HM
Long Beach citizens built at this location the first publicly owned high school structure in Los Angeles County outside Los Angeles City. The Board of Trustees met here in April of 1893, dedicated the building in May, and opened it to pupils in . . . — — Map (db m72449) HM
The Kress Store, number 152 in the nationwide chain, consisted of ground floor retail. With offices above a three-story addition as built in 1929. An adaptive reuse in 1994 & 1995 for loft condominiums rescued a historic building that had been . . . — — Map (db m72457) HM
Originally Marti's Department Store, later Walker's Department Store, located in the heart of the city's retail district. Meyer and Holler were prominent Los Angeles architects, famous for many landmark buildings. — — Map (db m72452) HM
[Panel #3]
This Veterans Memorial is Dedicated by the Employees of McDonnell Douglas Corporation to Honor the Sacrifices of the Men and Women who Have Served Our Nation in War and Peace.
More than 12,000 McDonnell Douglas Corporation . . . — — Map (db m101481) HM
On the last day of October 1967, the RMS Queen Mary, the world's most famous ocean liner, would leave her native United Kingdom for the last time. Thirty-nine days and 14,500 nautical miles later she would arrive off the Southern California . . . — — Map (db m131292) HM
William Erwin Willmore who was in this area in 1870 visualized a town would be built here. In 1882 this materialized as Willmore City; becoming the City of Long Beach in 1888. — — Map (db m83523) HM
In commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the sister-city relations between Long Beach and Qingdao with the compliments of Qingdao Municipal People's Government, P.R. China — — Map (db m72459) HM
This sculpture is called a Moai. It was carved on Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
by native artist Iovani Teave on white rock called Maea Tea Tea. Moai
translates to Aringa ora or "Living Face. The top knot is called a Pukao,
carved of red . . . — — Map (db m157993) HM
In the early 1990s, Long Beach was world-famous as a visitor destination. Hotels and dance halls, trolleys and roller coasters lured tourist to the city. The mild climate and pristine beaches beckoned people to the water's edge. With daily train . . . — — Map (db m71543) HM
1861 - 1865
Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.
This tablet dedicated to the G.A.R. Post 161 by the Anna Etheridge Tent No. 58 Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War - 1934. — — Map (db m113053) WM
This monument marks the western end of a coast to coast highway extending a distance of three thousand six hundred fifty-two miles through fourteen states. It was erected by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War in memory of the heroic . . . — — Map (db m72661) HM WM
The Long Beach Navy Memorial pays tribute to the citys naval heritage
Long Beach's naval history dates back to 1908 with the arrival of President Theodore Roosevelt's 16-ship Great White Fleet. By the 1920s Long Beach established itself . . . — — Map (db m157406) HM WM
This plaque marks the dividing line between the two ranchos on which Long Beach was subsequently built. Originally a part of a Spanish land grant to Manuel Nieto in 1784. They were partitioned between the heirs by government in 1834. — — Map (db m72706) HM
The Blackstone was designed as an apartment hotel building in Renaissance Revival style. It was a prominent feature of Long Beach's fledgling skyline, belonging to a group of downtown "high-rise" residential structures built in the early 1920's that . . . — — Map (db m72703) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m72660) HM
The oldest remaining highrise on the ocean bluffs, this unique "own your own" apartment building has provided elegant seaside living at the center of resort activity. — — Map (db m72704) HM
The Transpacific Yacht Race, 2,225 nautical miles to Honolulu, is one of the great ocean races of the world. First launched in 1906, the race now features as many as 80 yachts, all completing for a place on the Transpac Walk of Fame. Past winners . . . — — Map (db m72450) HM
The First Congregational Church of Long Beach, constructed 1914, has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior, September 28, 2012. — — Map (db m72455) HM
One of a group of "own-your-own" apartment buildings constructed in the 1920's. Close to the beach and the downtown business district. The Californian has a distinctive, elegant beaux-arts facade with fine masonry and detailing. Long Beach architect . . . — — Map (db m72456) HM
This property
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Bembridge House
1906 — — Map (db m72634) HM
Built by Charles H. Windham, Mayor of Long Beach 1900 - 1908 and City Manager 1922 - 1932. This Edwardian home was restored in 1988 by owners Laura and Reuben Brasser and restoration architect Laurence E. Winans. — — Map (db m72636) HM
Designed by architect Harvey Lochridge for Fred Markwell in 1914, but not constructred until 1919, the Jergins Building was originally named after Markwell. Built in the Beaux-Arts style, the six story structure contained a theater and offices. In . . . — — Map (db m94328) HM
