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This page lists special places in the East and Northeast parts of Los Angeles, California. These places are called Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments (LAHCMs). They are important because they show the history and culture of the city.

There are over 140 of these monuments in areas like Boyle Heights, Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Lincoln Heights, Mt. Washington, Hermon, Garvanza, and Montecito Heights. The City's Cultural Heritage Commission chooses which places become monuments.

Discovering Historic-Cultural Monuments in East LA
- Famous Landmarks and Buildings
- Historic Sites No Longer Standing
Other Important Historic Places
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- Lists of L.A. Historic-Cultural Monuments
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Discovering Historic-Cultural Monuments in East LA

This section helps you explore some of the most interesting historic places in East and Northeast Los Angeles. Some of these places are still standing, while others are former monuments that have been changed or removed over time.

Famous Landmarks and Buildings

Eagle Rock (HCM #10): This is a huge rock formation located at the end of N. Figueroa Street in Eagle Rock. It's famous because a shadow that looks like an eagle in flight appears on it under certain light conditions. It was named a monument in 1962.
Palms-Southern Pacific Railroad Depot (HCM #22): This old train station was built around 1887. It was originally in Palms but was moved to Heritage Square Museum in Montecito Heights to be preserved. It became a monument in 1963.
Hale House (HCM #40): Known as one of the most photographed houses in Los Angeles, this colorful Victorian home was built in 1887. It was moved to Heritage Square Museum in 1970 to protect it. It became a monument in 1966.
San Antonio Winery (HCM #42): Founded in 1917, this is the last remaining winery in the city of Los Angeles. It's a cool place to visit and learn about winemaking history. It was designated a monument in 1966.
Eagle Rock City Hall (HCM #59): This Spanish tile-roofed building was built in 1922, just three years after Eagle Rock became its own city. Later, it became part of Los Angeles. It was named a monument in 1969.
Judson Studios (HCM #62): This studio, founded in 1897, is famous for its beautiful stained glass art. It's located in Highland Park and became a monument in 1969.
Valley Knudsen Garden Residence (HCM #65): Built around 1877, this 19th-century home was moved to Heritage Square Museum in 1971. It was dedicated to Mrs. Valley Knudsen, who helped pay for its restoration. It became a monument in 1970.
Charles Lummis Residence (HCM #68): Also known as El Alisal, this unique rock house was built by Charles Fletcher Lummis. It's now a museum in Highland Park and was designated a monument in 1970.
Mt. Pleasant House (HCM #98): This grand Victorian mansion was built in 1876. To save it, the house was moved to Heritage Square Museum in 1975. It became a monument in 1972.
Residence at 1030 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue (HCM #102): This is one of the few brick houses from the Victorian era still standing in Los Angeles. It's in Boyle Heights and was named a monument in 1972.
San Encino Abbey (HCM #106): This unique building was designed to look like a 17th-century monastery. It even includes rocks and pieces of old monasteries and castles from Europe! It's in Highland Park and became a monument in 1972.
Beaudry Avenue House (HCM #108): This Victorian house, built in 1885, features Italianate, Queen Anne, and Eastlake styles. It was moved to Heritage Square Museum in 1974. It was designated a monument in 1973.
El Mio (HCM #142): This Queen Anne and Eastlake style house was built in 1887 for Judge David Patterson Hatch. It's also known as the Smith Estate and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It became a monument in 1975.
Fire Station No. 1 (HCM #156): This fire station, built in 1940, is a great example of Streamline Moderne architecture, which was popular for its sleek, modern look. It's in Lincoln Heights and was named a monument in 1976.
Glendale-Hyperion Bridge (HCM #164): Completed in 1929, this long bridge crosses the Los Angeles River and other roads. It's known for its strong concrete arches. It was designated a monument in 1976.
Lincoln Heights Branch Library (HCM #261): This is the second oldest branch library in Los Angeles. It was built in 1916 with money from Andrew Carnegie, a famous businessman who helped build many libraries. It became a monument in 1983.
Highland Park Police Station (HCM #274): This building, constructed in 1926, used to be a police station. Now, it's the Los Angeles Police Museum! It was named a monument in 1984.
Highland Park Masonic Temple (HCM #282): This well-preserved building was constructed in 1923 and is still used today as a banquet hall. It became a monument in 1984.
Southwest Museum (HCM #283): Opened in 1914, this museum in Mt. Washington is dedicated to American Indian and Western art and artifacts. It was designated a monument in 1984.
Highland Park Ebell Club Building (HCM #284): This building, built in 1912, was home to the Highland Park chapter of the Ebell women's club, which was a social and philanthropic organization. It became a monument in 1984.
Old Eagle Rock Branch Library (HCM #292): This former Carnegie library was built in 1915 in the beautiful Mission Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival styles. It was designated a monument in 1985.
Malabar Branch Library (HCM #304): This branch library in Boyle Heights was built in 1926 and has a cool ornamental design above its entrance. It became a monument in 1987.
Breed Street Shul (Congregation Talmud Torah) (HCM #359): From 1915 to 1951, this was the largest Orthodox synagogue in the western United States. It's in Boyle Heights and was named a monument in 2001.
Edison Electric Company (Los Angeles No. 3 Steam Power Plant) (HCM #388): This old power plant is now part of the Brewery Arts Complex in Lincoln Heights. It was designated a monument in 1988.
Los Angeles Railway Huron Substation (HCM #404): This building was once a substation for the Los Angeles Railway, helping to power the city's old streetcar system. It's in Cypress Park and became a monument in 1988.
Octagon House (HCM #413): This unique eight-sided house was built by Gilbert Longfellow in 1893. It's now located at Heritage Square Museum and was designated a monument in 1989.
Ziegler Estate (HCM #416): This historic estate is in Highland Park and was named a monument in 1989.
Sacred Heart Church (HCM #468): This church in Lincoln Heights is a beautiful historic building. It was designated a monument in 1989.
Argus Court (HCM #471): This historic court of buildings is located in Eagle Rock. It became a monument in 1989.
Arroyo Seco Bank Building (HCM #492): This old bank building is a landmark in Highland Park. It was named a monument in 1990.
Montecito View House (HCM #529): This house in Montecito Heights offers great views and was designated a monument in 1991.
Eagle Rock Playground Clubhouse (HCM #536): This clubhouse was designed by the famous architect Richard Neutra in 1949. It's in Eagle Rock and became a monument in 1991.
Eagle Rock Women's Twentieth Century Clubhouse (HCM #537): This clubhouse is a historic gathering place for women in Eagle Rock. It was designated a monument in 1991.
Department of Water and Power Distributing Station No. 2 (HCM #558): This station played an important role in providing water and power to the city. It's in Highland Park and became a monument in 1992.
Eagle Rock Women's Christian Temperence Union Home (HCM #562): This home was part of a movement that promoted temperance (avoiding alcohol). It's in Eagle Rock and was designated a monument in 1992.
Van De Kamp's Holland Dutch Bakery (HCM #569): This building used to be a famous bakery. Now, it's part of the Los Angeles City College campus. It was named a monument in 1992.
Occidental College Hall of Letters Building (Savoy Apartments) (HCM #585): Built in 1904, this is the only main building left from the original Highland Park campus of Occidental College. It was designated a monument in 1993.
Lincoln Heights Jail (Los Angeles City Jail) (HCM #587): This historic jail building is in Lincoln Heights. It became a monument in 1993.
Wolford House (HCM #614): Designed by architect James DeLong in 1951, this house is an example of the Usonian style, which focused on simple, functional homes. It's in Mt. Washington and was designated a monument in 1994.
Carl C. Warden Residence (HCM #691): This house, built in 1909 by Meyer & Holler, is a historic home in Mt. Washington. It became a monument in 2001.
Dahlia Motors Building (HCM #692): This old car dealership building is in Eagle Rock. It was designated a monument in 2001.
Santa Fe Coast Lines Hospital (HCM #713): This hospital was built for employees of the Santa Fe Railroad. It later became known as Linda Vista Hospital. It's in Boyle Heights and was named a monument in 2006.
Bell Commercial Block (HCM #734): This historic commercial building is located in Eagle Rock. It became a monument in 2002.
Sears, Roebuck & Company Mail Order Building (HCM #788): This huge building, built in 1927, was a massive distribution center for Sears' mail-order business. It's a famous landmark in Boyle Heights and was designated a monument in 2006.
Church of the Epiphany (HCM #807): This is the oldest Episcopal church still operating in Los Angeles. Important historical events happened here, like Cesar Chavez giving speeches and the newspaper La Raza being printed in the basement. It's in Lincoln Heights and became a monument in 2005.
Mount Washington Hotel-Self Realization Fellowship International Headquarters (HCM #845): This historic hotel building is now the international headquarters for the Self Realization Fellowship. It's in Mt. Washington and was designated a monument in 2006.
Wilkins House (HCM #877): Built in 1911 for John Wilkins, this house is a great example of the Craftsman style of architecture. It's in Highland Park and became a monument in 2007.
Boyle Hotel - Cummings Block (HCM #891): This historic hotel building is in Boyle Heights. It was designated a monument in 2007.
Sixth Street Bridge (HCM #905): Built in 1932, this bridge was a famous landmark over the Los Angeles River. It was taken down in 2016 because of safety concerns, and a new bridge is being built. It was named a monument in 2008.
Hermon Car Wall (HCM #944): Also called "The Model T Wall," this unique retaining wall sculpture was built by Albert Emmanuel Sederquist using car parts and pieces of a schoolhouse destroyed in an earthquake. It's a special example of folk art and was designated a monument in 2009.
Richard Henry Dana Branch Library (HCM #1004): This library in Cypress Park was built in 1926 and designed in the Georgian Revival style. It's named after the author of Two Years Before the Mast. It became a monument in 2011.
Heritage Square Museum (HCM #1009): Established in 1969, this museum is home to eight historic buildings, old train cars, and a 1920s pharmacy. Many of the buildings listed above were moved here to be preserved. It was designated a monument in 2011.
Young-Gribling Residence (HCM #1017): This Victorian house, built in 1885, was designed by architect Robert Brown Young for his brother. It was later home to building contractor Arthur Gribling and his wife. It's in Lincoln Heights and became a monument in 2012.
Centro de Arte Público (HCM #1233): This art center in Highland Park was designated a monument in 2021.

Historic Sites No Longer Standing

Some monuments are no longer here, but they were important parts of history:

Old 6th Street Wooden Bridge (HCM #54): This bridge in Boyle Heights was taken down in 1968.
Residence at 1620 Pleasant Avenue (HCM #97): This Victorian house in Boyle Heights was demolished in 1973.
Lincoln Park Carousel (HCM #153): This carousel was badly damaged by fire and demolished in 1976.
Riverside-Figueroa Bridge (HCM #908): This bridge in Cypress Park was demolished in 2015.
Reeves House (HCM #380): This house in Highland Park was destroyed by a fire in 2017.

Other Important Historic Places

Besides the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments, some other places in these areas are recognized as historic by the state or nation. These sites are also very important for understanding the history of Los Angeles.

Richard Henry Dana Branch Library (Code 2502): This library in Cypress Park was built in 1926 and designed in the Georgian Revival style. It's also recognized as a state or national historic site.