National Historic Landmark

Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome

Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California
Listed
February 27, 1987
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
87000766

About this property

The Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome is located on the Newcomb Pier adjacent to the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California. It was designed and built in 1916 by Charles I. D. Looff and his son Arthur to hold a Looff Carousel. Looff's carousel was housed at the Hippodrome until it was sold in 1939. It was replaced by Philadelphia Toboggan Company Carousel #62, which was moved from the Ocean Park Pier. The building remains a rare example of structures that used to be on the amusement pier, and scenes were filmed therein for the 1973 film, The Sting. Since 1977, the carousel has been owned by the city, and was restored from 1977 through 1981. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987.

Location

276 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California
34.01009, -118.49615

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
National Register nomination ›
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome listed on the National Register?

Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome?

Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome?

The period of significance for Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome is recorded as the industrial era.

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