National Register of Historic Places
Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome
Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome is a historic place in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 1987, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 87000766.
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Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome
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About this place
What is Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome?
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.
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The record
Listing details
- Name
- Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome
- City
- Santa Monica
- County
- Los Angeles County
- State
- California
- Listed on the National Register
- February 27, 1987
- NRIS reference number
- 87000766
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 34.01009, -118.49615
When was Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome listed on the National Register?
Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 1987.
Where is Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome located?
Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome is located in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California at approximately 34.01009, -118.49615. See the map above.
Is Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.