California African-american Museum
Chartered by the State of California in September of 1977, the Museum began formal operations in 1981 housed in temporary quarters at the California Museum of Science and Industry (currently the California Science Center)... famplosion.com
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is a crown jewel of Los Angeles' museums. A national leader in exhibitions, education and research, the Museum was L.A.'s first cultural institution to open its doors to th... famplosion.com
Alex Theatre
For more than 80 years, Glendale's Alex Theatre has been the centerpiece of the City's arts, culture and community programming. The Theatre's diverse schedule boosts roughly 250 events and attracts more than 130,000 patro... famplosion.com
Pico House
The Pico House was built by Pio Pico, last Governor of California under Mexican rule, who lived almost the entire length of the nineteenth century from 1801 to 1894. This was the first three story building and the first grand h... hmdb.org
Merced Theatre
The Merced Theatre was built in 1870 and is one of the oldest structures erected in Los Angeles for the presentation of dramatic performances. It served as the center of theatrical activity in the city from 1871 to 1876. The th... hmdb.org
Veterans Memorial Building (Vmb)
Culver City purchased a major portion of this land, known as Exposition Park, in 1938. It was officially designated as Veterans Memorial Park on August 8, 1949. Bond financing of $550,000 guaranteed the construction of the Vete... hmdb.org
Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical Society
The building where this historical society's main office is located holds a wealth of archival materials, including an extensive collection of judges' and attorneys' oral histories. The Ninth Judicial Circuit Historica... heritagesites.com
Museum Of Tolerance
This museum provides a unique and provocative experience that challenges visitors to become witnesses to history and confront the dynamic of intolerance that is still embedded in society today. The Museum of Tolerance ... heritagesites.com
The Lugo Ranch
The Lugos, a Spanish landgrant family, arrived in the pueblo de Nuestra Senora La Reina de Los Angeles in the 1700's and settled prior to 1900 on this site. This was originally a portion of Rancho La Ballona which was establish... hmdb.org
Los Angeles Plaza
This site was part of the lands originally granted to El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles in 1781 by the King of Spain, Carlos III, under the Spanish Law of the Indies. The first plaza of the pueblo had been located to the sou... hmdb.org
The Downbeat Club
The Down Beat was part of what was known during the War years as Little Harlem . It was a popular destination for Hollywood celebrities and the upper-class residents of Beverly Hills. Buddy Collete created his Stars of Swing in... hmdb.org
Battle Of The Rio San Gabriel
Near this site, on January 3, 1847, was fought the Battle of the Rio San Gabriel between American forces commanded by Capt. Robert F. Stockton, U.S. Navy, Commander-in- chief, Brig. Gen. Stephen W. Kearney, U.S. Army, and Calif... hmdb.org
Simon Wiesenthal Center
The Simon Wiesenthal Center is an international Jewish human rights organization dedicated to preserving the memory of the Holocaust by fostering tolerance and understanding through community involvement, educational out... museumstuff.com
Korean American Museum
The mission of the Korean American Museum is to serve the public by promoting Korean American history and culture, as well as recognizing Korean contributions to America. The Museum is a cultural and educational forum fo... museumstuff.com
Japanese American National Museum - Los Angeles, Ca
Located in the Little Tokyo section of downtown Los Angeles, this Museum opened in 1992. The focus of the Museum is to preserve the history of Japanese Americans.The Museum features permanent and temporary exhibitions - a... waymarking.com
Avila Adobe
The Avila Adobe was constructed in 1818 by a prominent ranchero, Francisco Jos Avila, a native of Sinaloa, who was alcalde, or mayor of Los Angeles in 1810. Following Francisco Avila's death in 1832, his second wife, Enca... museumsusa.org
Apex / Club Alabam
Curtis Mosby, the conductor of the Dixieland Blue Blowers, opened the Apex on Thanksgiving 1928. The classy nightclub was home to revues featuring beautiful showgirls in extravagant costumes. Johnny Otis led the house band, but... hmdb.org
Pasadena Historical Museum
Founded first in 1924 as the Pasadena Historical Society, the Pasadena Museum of History is Pasadena's only museum devoted solely to preserving our local history and culture. The Museum's archival collections of over 1,0... museumstuff.com