SoCal Landmarks
@socallandmarks.bsky.social
SoCal Landmarks is an ongoing photography project documenting the myriad sites, buildings, structures, monuments, and other natural and historical points of importance/interest that are considered landmarks in the ten southern counties of California.
Leslie Milton “Bud” Wolf was a Hollywood studio art director whose work was directly reflected in his real estate development. His residence, the Norman Revival Wolf's Lair in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, was the pinnacle of his efforts. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
December 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Leslie Milton “Bud” Wolf was a Hollywood studio art director whose work was directly reflected in his real estate development. His residence, the Norman Revival Wolf's Lair in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, was the pinnacle of his efforts. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
The Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo, designed by renowned theater architect S. Charles Lee, opened its doors on Memorial Day, 1942. Since the early 90s, the Fremont has been a key venue for the SLO International Film Festival (SLO Film Fest). #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
December 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo, designed by renowned theater architect S. Charles Lee, opened its doors on Memorial Day, 1942. Since the early 90s, the Fremont has been a key venue for the SLO International Film Festival (SLO Film Fest). #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
Just south of the junction of Encino Creek and Haskell Creek with the Los Angeles River in Van Nuys, the Sepulveda Dam has provided flood protection "for areas contiguous to the [LA] River" since the US Army Corps of Engineers built it in 1941. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
December 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Just south of the junction of Encino Creek and Haskell Creek with the Los Angeles River in Van Nuys, the Sepulveda Dam has provided flood protection "for areas contiguous to the [LA] River" since the US Army Corps of Engineers built it in 1941. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
Online sources do not agree about when the 2-story Craftsman Charles Fuller House in Placentia was built, but most agree that it was around 1924. The residence is an important contributor to Placentia's Primrose-Orange Grove Historic District. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
December 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Online sources do not agree about when the 2-story Craftsman Charles Fuller House in Placentia was built, but most agree that it was around 1924. The residence is an important contributor to Placentia's Primrose-Orange Grove Historic District. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
Dedication ceremonies of the Art Deco-Moderne style Valley Municipal Building in Van Nuys on Washington's Birthday, 1933, were attended by thousands. It housed a Hospital in one wing and the Police Department and Municipal Court in the other. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
December 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Dedication ceremonies of the Art Deco-Moderne style Valley Municipal Building in Van Nuys on Washington's Birthday, 1933, were attended by thousands. It housed a Hospital in one wing and the Police Department and Municipal Court in the other. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
The gap between Southern California’s two highest mountains, San Gorgonio Pass, is a natural wind tunnel. In 1982, wind energy development in the Palm Springs area was approved. At its peak, over 4000 wind turbines became part of the landscape. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
December 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The gap between Southern California’s two highest mountains, San Gorgonio Pass, is a natural wind tunnel. In 1982, wind energy development in the Palm Springs area was approved. At its peak, over 4000 wind turbines became part of the landscape. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
The carillon and clock tower at University of California Riverside (UCR), dedicated on October 2, 1966, were a gift from Phillip and Dorothy Boyd. The 4-octave, 48-bell concert carillon was produced by the Paccard Bell Foundry in France. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
December 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The carillon and clock tower at University of California Riverside (UCR), dedicated on October 2, 1966, were a gift from Phillip and Dorothy Boyd. The 4-octave, 48-bell concert carillon was produced by the Paccard Bell Foundry in France. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
Pioneering teacher Barbara Greenwood partnered with architect Ferdinand Davis in 1908 to adapt the design of Pomona's first stand alone kindergarten to its use by children including the use of low seats, window sills and bathroom fixtures. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
December 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Pioneering teacher Barbara Greenwood partnered with architect Ferdinand Davis in 1908 to adapt the design of Pomona's first stand alone kindergarten to its use by children including the use of low seats, window sills and bathroom fixtures. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
Completed in 1931, the Citizen News Building in Hollywood reflects the hallmarks of Art Deco architecture at the height of its popularity. It served as the headquarters for the Hollywood Citizen-News, operated by Harlan G. Palmer, until 1970. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Completed in 1931, the Citizen News Building in Hollywood reflects the hallmarks of Art Deco architecture at the height of its popularity. It served as the headquarters for the Hollywood Citizen-News, operated by Harlan G. Palmer, until 1970. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
In 1944, "Doctor" Curtiss Howe Springer, a proponent of homeopathic health aides, filed a mining claim for 12,800 acres in the Mojave Desert and created Zzyzx Mineral Springs and Health Resort. Zzyzx was to be the last word in medicine. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
December 2, 2025 at 11:35 PM
In 1944, "Doctor" Curtiss Howe Springer, a proponent of homeopathic health aides, filed a mining claim for 12,800 acres in the Mojave Desert and created Zzyzx Mineral Springs and Health Resort. Zzyzx was to be the last word in medicine. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
Receiving a grant from the Carnegie Foundation, the Paso Robles Library Board hired William H. Weeks to design a new city library building. Construction began in late 1907 and the Classical Revival-style library was dedicated on June 19, 1908. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
December 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Receiving a grant from the Carnegie Foundation, the Paso Robles Library Board hired William H. Weeks to design a new city library building. Construction began in late 1907 and the Classical Revival-style library was dedicated on June 19, 1908. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
With its 144-foot tower designed in the style of a thirteenth-century Italian campanile, the Wilshire Congregational Church (now Wilshire United Methodist Church) in Los Angeles soars above its low-rise commercial and residential neighbors. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
December 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
With its 144-foot tower designed in the style of a thirteenth-century Italian campanile, the Wilshire Congregational Church (now Wilshire United Methodist Church) in Los Angeles soars above its low-rise commercial and residential neighbors. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
The 2-story, wood-frame "Waterfront Victorian" Balboa Pavilion, on the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, was built in 1905 by the Newport Bay Investment Company. In 1923, J.P. Greeley converted the 2nd floor of the Pavilion into a dance floor. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
November 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The 2-story, wood-frame "Waterfront Victorian" Balboa Pavilion, on the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, was built in 1905 by the Newport Bay Investment Company. In 1923, J.P. Greeley converted the 2nd floor of the Pavilion into a dance floor. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
The Redwine Building was built in Hollywood in 1931, replacing the family residence of attorney Hiram G. Redwine. The 2-story, Art Deco-style office building was used as Redwine's office, a meeting place and had leased office space. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
November 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The Redwine Building was built in Hollywood in 1931, replacing the family residence of attorney Hiram G. Redwine. The 2-story, Art Deco-style office building was used as Redwine's office, a meeting place and had leased office space. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
Hale House was built in 1887 in northeast Los Angeles. The design of the Queen Anne style Victorian mansion is generally accredited to Joseph Cather Newsom. The house was purchased in 1901 by James Hale and his newlywed, Beret “Bessie” Hovelsrud. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
November 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Hale House was built in 1887 in northeast Los Angeles. The design of the Queen Anne style Victorian mansion is generally accredited to Joseph Cather Newsom. The house was purchased in 1901 by James Hale and his newlywed, Beret “Bessie” Hovelsrud. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
In 1937, Long Beach Maternity Hospital hired Francis H. Gentry to design a new facility in the Bixby Knolls area. The hospital announced its new location and name, Bixby Knolls Maternity Hospital, in its holiday greetings in the Long Beach Sun. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
November 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
In 1937, Long Beach Maternity Hospital hired Francis H. Gentry to design a new facility in the Bixby Knolls area. The hospital announced its new location and name, Bixby Knolls Maternity Hospital, in its holiday greetings in the Long Beach Sun. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
Though only two stories high, the Washington Building holds prominence in downtown Culver City as one of two flatiron-shaped buildings at the intersection of Washington and Culver Blvds. The other is the Culver Hotel across the street. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
November 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Though only two stories high, the Washington Building holds prominence in downtown Culver City as one of two flatiron-shaped buildings at the intersection of Washington and Culver Blvds. The other is the Culver Hotel across the street. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
This elegant Queen Anne style house was built in San Diego in 1889 by Harfield Timberlake Christian, the son of a California 49er, for his wife Myrtle and daughter Anna. It was moved to Heritage County Park in 1976. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
November 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
This elegant Queen Anne style house was built in San Diego in 1889 by Harfield Timberlake Christian, the son of a California 49er, for his wife Myrtle and daughter Anna. It was moved to Heritage County Park in 1976. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
The First Congregational Church in Riverside moved to their present location and constructed a wooden church in 1887. The cornerstone was laid for the present church building, designed by Myron Hunt in the Spanish Revival style, in 1912. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
November 23, 2025 at 11:35 PM
The First Congregational Church in Riverside moved to their present location and constructed a wooden church in 1887. The cornerstone was laid for the present church building, designed by Myron Hunt in the Spanish Revival style, in 1912. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
After Robert Strathearn bought 14,000 acres of Rancho Simi for a cattle ranch, he added a Victorian style, 8-room, 2-story farmhouse to the existing Simi Adobe in 1892. The house in Simi Valley remained the principal family residence until 1969. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
November 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
After Robert Strathearn bought 14,000 acres of Rancho Simi for a cattle ranch, he added a Victorian style, 8-room, 2-story farmhouse to the existing Simi Adobe in 1892. The house in Simi Valley remained the principal family residence until 1969. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
In early 1919, local builder D. C. Crookshank gathered a small group of men and said, "Men, now is the time to build a YMCA in Pomona... [L]et us build this as a memorial to the World War veterans." The building was dedicated on April 18, 1922. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
November 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
In early 1919, local builder D. C. Crookshank gathered a small group of men and said, "Men, now is the time to build a YMCA in Pomona... [L]et us build this as a memorial to the World War veterans." The building was dedicated on April 18, 1922. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
This 11-room, Queen Anne style house in Escondido, built for Julius H. Anderson in 1891, is called Bandy House for George Thomas "Tom" Bandy who bought the house in 1908 and lived there for more than 50 years. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
November 21, 2025 at 11:35 PM
This 11-room, Queen Anne style house in Escondido, built for Julius H. Anderson in 1891, is called Bandy House for George Thomas "Tom" Bandy who bought the house in 1908 and lived there for more than 50 years. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
The Schindler House in West Hollywood, also known as the Kings Road House, was designed by Rudolph M. Schindler in 1921 and completed in 1922. From the MAK Center: "The Schindler House... is considered one of the world’s first modern houses." #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
November 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The Schindler House in West Hollywood, also known as the Kings Road House, was designed by Rudolph M. Schindler in 1921 and completed in 1922. From the MAK Center: "The Schindler House... is considered one of the world’s first modern houses." #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
San Clemente Beach Club, designed by Virgil Westbrook in 1927, was one of several Spanish Revival-style structures in a park-like open space that typified Ole Hanson's vision of "a beautiful city on the ocean where the whole city will be a park." #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
November 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
San Clemente Beach Club, designed by Virgil Westbrook in 1927, was one of several Spanish Revival-style structures in a park-like open space that typified Ole Hanson's vision of "a beautiful city on the ocean where the whole city will be a park." #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
The Broadway Hollywood Building at the corner of Hollywood and Vine was built in 1927-28. Originally a branch of the LA-based B. H. Dyas department stores, The Broadway purchased the 30-year lease in 1931 and remained a tenant until 1982. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography
November 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The Broadway Hollywood Building at the corner of Hollywood and Vine was built in 1927-28. Originally a branch of the LA-based B. H. Dyas department stores, The Broadway purchased the 30-year lease in 1931 and remained a tenant until 1982. #SoCalLandmarks at bit.ly/38ZDuPC #socal #photography