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Landmarks - Arcadia

Santa Anita Park Est. 1934

285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007 Map
626 574-7223

Van De Kamp's  Est. 1967
The last windmill and folded-plate roof Van de Kamp's restaurant left on Route 66. Now a Denny's restaurant.
7 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91006   Map
626 446-3401

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Landmarks - Avalon

Avalon Casino Building  Est. 1929
1 Casino Way, Avalon, CA 90704   Map
310 510-0179

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Landmarks - Downey

Johnie's Broiler Est. 1958 more photos...
Designed by Paul B. Clayton. Johnie's Broiler opened back in 1958 as Harvey's Broiler. It was designed in the 50's drive-in restaurant style with lighted boomerang canopy and flamboyant signage visible to cars traveling on the busy thoroughfare of Firestone Boulevard.
A true Southern California car culture landmark, Johnie's was a favorite cruising destination, often clocking 5,000 classic cars per weekend during its heyday. Currently leased to a used car tenant. Officially declared eligible for the California State Register of Historical Resources in November 2002. For more information and vintage photos, visit http://www.johniesbroiler.org Adriene Biondo.
Photo on the right courtesy of the original owner Minnie Ortner.

Minnie Ortner

7447 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA 90241 Map

"Speedee" McDonald's Est. 1953 National Register

Adriene Biondo Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this is the World's Oldest Operating McDonalds. Tourists can always be seen posing near the golden arches or 60 foot tall 'Speedee the Chef' neon sign. The Los Angeles Conservancy Modern Committee waged a huge preservation battle after the McDonalds Corporation closed this landmark location following the 1994 Northridge earthquake. A museum dedicated to McDonalds memorabilia is adjacent to the restaurant. Designed by Stanley Meston. Text courtesy of Adriene Biondo.
Adriene Biondo

10207 Lakewood Blvd., Downey, CA 90240 Map
562 622-9248

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Landmarks - Eagle Rock

Eagle Rock
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 10
Northern terminus of Figueroa Street. Noted by Spanish explorers, its distinguishing feature is the figure of an eagle in flight, a natural formation. Visible from the 134 freeway. Declared: 11/16/62

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Landmarks - Hollywood

ArcLight Cinerama Dome Est. 1963
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 659
Designed by Welton Becket, it's the world's only concrete geodesic dome. Declared 12/18/1998

6360 W. Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 Map
323 464-1478

Capitol Records

1750 N. Vine St., Hollywood, CA 90028 Map

Crossroads of the World National Register
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 134
A complex of buildings designed by Robert V Derrah in 1937. The central building is in the form of a ship, while the surrounding structures are in a variety of European styles. It was one of the most prominent "shopping centers" of the 1930's. Declared: 12/4/74

6671 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 Map

Egyptian Theatre Est. 1922
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 584
Built in 1922 from a design by Meyer & Holler, one of the most respected architectural firms in Los Angeles during that era. Declared: 9/21/93

6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 Map

El Capitan Theatre Est. 1926
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 495
Built in 1926, the interior auditorium was designed by renowned architect G. Albert Lansburgh in an East Indian Revival style. The exterior is in Spanish Baroque Revival style and was designed by the architectural firm of Morgan, Walls & Clements. Declared: 6/12/90
Adriene Biondo

6838 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 Map
323 467-7674

Grauman's Chinese Theatre Est. 1927
California State Historic Landmark 55
Sid Grauman's second theatre in Hollywood opened on May 18, 1927 with Cecil B. DeMille's film "King of Kings." Designed by Meyer & Holler and oriental in its colorful decor. Its forecourt, where movie star hand and footprints are preserved in cement, is a top tourist attraction. Declared: 6/5/68

6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 Map
323 464-8111

Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel  Est. 1927
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 545
Built in 1926 from a design by architect H. B. Traver. This Spanish Colonial Revival structure is associated with the growth of the film industry and was built by investors Douglas Fairbanks, Marcut Lowe, Louis B. Mayer and Mary Pickford. The first Academy Awards ceremony was held there in 1929. Declared: 8/13/91
7000 Hollywood Blvd,, Hollywood, CA 90028   Map
323 466-7000

Knickerbocker Hotel
1714 North Ivar Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028 Map

Max Factor Building Est. 1928
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 593
This four-story concrete building was remodeled by theater architect S. Charles Lee into an Art Deco style building with architectural elements typical of the Regency period (late 19th century) in England. Declared: 4/26/94

1668 Highland Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028 Map

Pig'n Whistle Restaurant Est. 1927
Reopened after a $1,000,000 restoration.

6714 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 Map
323 463-0000

The Silent Movie Theatre Est. 1942
The only silent cinema in the U.S.A.

611 N Fairfax Ave., Hollywood, CA 90036 Map
323 655-2520

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Landmarks - Inglewood

Randy's Donuts Est. 1952
22 foot concrete donut on a donut shop

805 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301 Map
310 645-4707

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Landmarks - La Puente

The Donut Hole Est. 1958
A drive-thru tunnel between two large donuts. Open 24 hrs.

15300 E. Amar Rd, La Puente, CA 91744 Map
626 968-2912

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Landmarks - Los Angeles

Airport Theme Building Est. 1961
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 570
Paul R. Williams, Pereira & Luckman, and Robert Herrick Carter.
201 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Map

Angels Flight Est. 1900

S Hill St at W 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Map

CBS Television City

7800 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036 Map
323 575-2458

Coca-Cola Building
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 138
A Streamline Moderne structure designed by Robert V. Derrah in 1939. The ship-like structure, replete with portholes, a catwalk, cargo doors and topped by a bridge, encloses a complex of four older buildings. Declared: 2/5/75

1334 S. Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021 Map

El Pueblo De Los Angeles State Historic Park National Register more photos...
Olvera Street, Avila Adobe 1818, Sepulveda House 1887, Pico House 1870, Old Plaza Firehouse 1884, Plaza Catholic Church 1822 and Plaza Methodist Church 1925-26.

845 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 Map
213 680-2525

Farmer John Est. 1957 more photos...
Famous murals surround the building.

3049 E. Vernon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90058 Map
323 583-4621

Kendle's Do-Nuts

10003 S Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90044 Map
323 756-8548

Los Angeles California Temple Est. 1956
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)

10741 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025 Map
310 474-5569

Los Angeles City Hall

200 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Map

Pann's Restaurant Est. 1956
Designed by Armet & Davis

6710 La Tijera Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Map
323 776-3770

San Antonio Winery  Est. 1917
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 42
The only producing winery in Los Angeles. Open daily for guided winery tours, offered on the hour from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
737 Lamar Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031   Map
323 223-1401   323 221-7261 fax

Union Station Est. 1939 National Register
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 101
Designed by architects John and Donald B. Parkinson, with landscape architect Tommy Tomson, in a Streamline Moderne & Spanish Style. Three of the nation's major railroads, Southern Pacific, Santa Fe and Union Pacific, pooled their resources in 1933 and proceeded with the construction of the Station. For even the most sophisticated traveler, the Los Angeles Union Station Terminal, typically Californian in aspect, is likely to evoke some of the excitement and nostalgia of days gone by. Declared: 8/2/72

800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 Map

Watts Towers National Register
California State Historic Landmark 993
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 15
The towers stand on .11 acres (the smallest State Park in California). Admission is free, but you must call the Watts Towers Art Center to make an appointment for a tour. The towers can be seen from the street.

1765 East 107th St, Los Angeles, CA 90002 Map
213 485 1795

Wich Stand Est. 1958 more photos...
Designed by Armet & Davis, it was built in 1958 and closed in 1987. I spent a lot of time at "The Stand" in the 60's. Now Simply Wholesome, a health food restaurant and store.
Adriene Biondo

4508 W Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90043 Map
323 294-2144

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Landmarks - Los Feliz

Griffith Observatory
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 168
Admission to the Observatory building and grounds is FREE. There is a nominal charge to see shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium. Located in Griffith Park. Designed by John C. Austin and F. M. Ashley, it opened May 14, 1935 to provide public access to the cosmic discoveries of astronomy and modern science. The structure is one of the finest examples of Art Deco design of the 1930's. Declared: 11/17/76

2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Map
323 664-1191

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Landmarks - North Hollywood

Campo de Cahuenga Est. 1950 National Register more photos...
California State Historic Landmark 151
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 29
The birthplace of California. This small park commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Cahuenga which was negotiated in 1847; the treaty signalled the end of hostilities in California in the Mexican-American War. Open by appointment.

3912 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91604 Map
818 762-3998 ext 2

El Portal Theatre Est. 1926
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 573
Completed in 1926, this two-story Spanish Renaissance Revival retail/office/theater building was designed by theater architect L. A. Smith. Declared: 2/9/93

5265 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601 Map
818 508-4200

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Landmarks - Pasadena

Old Town Pasadena National Register

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Landmarks - Rancho Palos Verdes

Wayfarers Chapel Est. 1951

Richard Johnson A most unusual church made almost entirely of glass. Designed by Lloyd Wright, son of the famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Richard Johnson

5755 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Map
310 377-1650

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Landmarks - Studio City

Est. 1968
Southern Pacific Railroad cars are home to Carney's

12601 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604 Map
818 761-8300

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Landmarks - Toluca Lake

Bob's Big Boy #6 Est. 1949
The oldest surviving Bob's Big Boy in America. Designed by Wayne McAllister and built in 1949, an addition was made to the building in 1978 by the architectural firm of Armet, Davis & Newlove which doubled its original size.

4211 W. Riverside Dr., Burbank, CA 91505 Map
818 843-9334

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Landmarks - Venice

Venice Canal Historic District Est. 1906 National Register
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 270
Roughly bounded by Grand, Carroll, Eastern, and Sherman canals
Grand Canal, Venice, CA Map

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Landmarks - West Hollywood

Chateau Marmont Est. 1929
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 151
Constructed circa 1924 by Arnold Weitzman, this hotel has long been associated with stars of the motion picture industry. Declared: 3/24/76

8221 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046 Map
323 656-1010 323 655-5311 fax

Pacific Design Center
The "Blue Whale"

8687 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069 Map
310 657-0800

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Rocky and Bullwinkle

8218 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046 Map

Tail O' the Pup Est. 1945

329 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90048 Map
310 652-4517

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Landmarks - Westwood

The Westwood Building
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 364
Built in 1929, this building was designed in the Classical style by Allison & Allison for the Janss Corporation, creators of Westwood Village, to use as their offices. It occupies the focal point of the Village. The building's dome is a visual highlight, which distinguished it from its surroundings. Declared: 6/21/88

1099 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024 Map

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