Southwest Museum
southwest museum's attractions
Points of Interest
:: Architecture
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Entertainment
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:: Museums
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Dining
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points of interest
Architecture
- John J. Ford House
Mr. Ford was a well-known wood carver. In addition to seeing the work on his house, his work can also be seen at the California State Capitol and the Ioliani Palace in Hawaii. - Longfellow-Hastings Octagon House
This house is the only substantially unaltered Victorian-Era octagon house in California. - Palms Depot
Built around 1887, it became part of the Pacific Electric Railway in 1911 and continued to provide service until 1953. - Valley Knudsen Garden Residence
Built in 1883-84 by cabinetmaker Richard E. Shaw. The unique roofline was first designed by French architect N.F. Mansard and used by Napoleon ** to create a uniform vista long the boulevards of Paris.
Churches
- Lincoln Avenue Methodist Church
The church was designed by George W. Kramer, known for designing more than 2,000 Methodist churches throughout the world. It opened its door for services on April 17, 1898.
Parks
- Sycamore Grove Park
4702 N. Figueroa St, - Ramona Hall Community Center
4580 N. Figueroa St,
(323) 276-3021
Has meeting facilities for rent. - Audubon Center in Debs Park
Rosa Delgado at (323) 221-2255.
The mission of Audubon California is to conserve and restore California's natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. Easily accessible from the Southwest Museum Goldline stop. Cross Sycamore Grove Park and foot bridge and you'll be at the gates of the Audubon Center. - Carlin G. Smith Recreational Center
511 W. Avenue. 46, Los Angeles
(323) 225-4960
entertainment
Clubs
Museums
- Southwest Museum
234 Museum Dr, Los Angeles(323) 221-2163
It's the oldest museum in Los Angeles. And its goal is to preserve and interpret Native American Indian & Hispanic cultures. - Casa de Adobe
4605 N. Figueroa St,
Was built by the Hispanic Society of Los Angeles. It's an example of a wealthy family's home in California's rancho period, pre-1850's. Construction was completed in December 1918 and donated to the Southwest museum in 1925. - The Lummis Home
"Built to last a thousand years."
200 South Avenue 43, Los Angeles
(323) 222-0546
Charles Fletcher Lummis founded the Southwest Museum, which opened to the public in 1914. - Heritage Square Museum
has eight historical buildings on its grounds. Its mission statement is to: Collect, Preserve, and Interpret the architecture, physical environment, and cultural diversity of Southern California during the period from 1850 to 1950.
Location: On Avenue 43 go east to Homer Street, then south two blocks to the museum. - The Perry House (Mount Pleasant)
Once was the largest house in Los Angeles, built in 1876. - The Hale House
built between 1887 and 1888. - Carriage Barn
Was originally used to stable two horses and store one carriage, it was constructed in 1899. - Art Exhibit
Studio Avenue 50
131 N. Avenue 50, Los Angeles
(323) 258-1435
Theatres
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Highland 3 Theatres
5604 N. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles
(323) 256-6383
Sporting events
dining
Restaurants, cafes and bars
- Hermosillo Club
5125 York Blvd, Los Angeles
(323) 340-8559 - Mr T's Highland Park Bowl
5621 N Figueroa St Los Angeles
(323) 256-7561 - Dusty's Bar & Grill
6316 York Blvd Los Angeles
(323) 256-6329
shopping
Shopping Centers
schools & libraries
Colleges
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Occidental College
1600 Campus Road Los Angeles
(323) 259-2500
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