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Santa Anita Park Est. 1934
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285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007 Map
626 574-7223
Van De Kamp's Est. 1967
Avalon Casino Building Est. 1929
Johnie's Broiler Est. 1958 more photos...
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
1 Casino Way, Avalon, CA 90704 Map
310 510-0179
| 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
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 |
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
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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
Max Factor Building Est. 1928
1714 North Ivar Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028 Map
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 & 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
Randy's Donuts Est. 1952
| 22 foot concrete donut on a donut shop |
805 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301 Map
310 645-4707
| A drive-thru tunnel between two large donuts. Open 24 hrs. |
15300 E. Amar Rd, La Puente, CA 91744 Map
626 968-2912
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
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S Hill St at W 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Map
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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
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| 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
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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
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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
Griffith Observatory
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 168
| Closed for renovation till May 14, 2006 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
Campo de Cahuenga 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
818 292-5190
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
Old Town Pasadena National Register
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
| Southern Pacific Railroad cars are home to Carney's |
12601 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604 Map
818 761-8300
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
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
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
| The "Blue Whale" |
8687 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069 Map
310 657-0800
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8218 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046 Map
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329 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90048 Map
310 652-4517
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
