Los Angeles, California

Historic Sites & Landmarks in Los Angeles, California

United Artists Theater Los Angeles, California 1927
Opened in December 1927, the United Artists Theater was designed by C. Howard Crane to resemble the medieval Spanish architecture enjoyed by patron Mary Pickford on a trip to Europe.
Grauman's Chinese Theater Los Angeles, California 1927
This world-famous theater opened on on May 18, 1927, with the premiere of Cecil B. DeMille's film The King of Kings.
Capitol Records Los Angeles, California 1955-56
Constructed in the Googie style in 1955-56, this major Los Angeles landmark is said to be the world's first round office building.
Pantages Theater Los Angeles, California 1930
This opulent Art Deco theater opened in 1930 with the showing of a Marion Davies film, newsreel, and Walt Disney cartoon. It was later owned by Howard Hughes and hosted the Academy Awards. Today, the lavish theater hosts traveling Broadway musicals.
El Capitan Theatre Los Angeles, California 1926
Built in 1926 and remodeled in 1942, El Capitan Theatre is currently operated by Walt Disney and shows mainly Disney films.
Marilyn Monroe House Los Angeles, California
This 1929 hacienda was Marilyn Monroe's home for the last six months of her life and the place where she died on August 5, 1962.
Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles, California
Designed by Frank Gehry and opened in 2003, the Walt Disney Concert Hall is the home of the LA Philharmonic Orchestra. Its spectacular modern design features sweeping curves and reflective metallic surfaces.
Griffith Observatory Los Angeles, California
Opened in 1935, the Griffith Observatory was founded by the land's former owner, who wanted to provide the public with direct access to science and the wonder of the stars.
Hollywood Heritage Museum Los Angeles, California c. 1895
Located in the 19th-century barn where Cecil B. DeMille directed The Squaw Man in 1914 (and which appeared as a railroad station in Bonanza) this museum is dedicated to the early history of Hollywood filmmaking.
Kodak Theater Los Angeles, California 2001
Modeled after a European opera house, this multipurpose theater opened in November 2001 at a cost of $94 million. It hosts plays, concerts, television specials and the Academy Awards. Guided tours are available daily.