Amanda Schacter (ed.) Santa Monica Landmarks Santa Monica Landmarks Commission, 1990.
10 Parkhurst Building
185 Pier Ave and Main Street
Built: 1927
Architects: Marsh, Smith and Powell
Designated 6 December 1977
"This fine example of the Spanish Colonial Revival style was constructed in 1927 by Clinton Gordon Parkhurst, the next to the last mayor of Venice before this city became incorporated into the City of Los Angeles. It was designed by the architectural firm of Marsh, Smith and Powell. Partner Norman F. Marsh was responsible for the design of the many prominent structures in, as well as the plan for the arcaded streets and canals of, Venice. The multi-sided tower with its intricate design formed by protruding bricks, as well as it other ornamentation, makes this one of the more visible landmarks on Main Street. This building is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places."
11 First Methodist-Episcopal Church
2621 2nd Street
Built: 1875
Designated 4 January 1977
"This building, a simplified variation of a Gothic Revival style, was the first church building erected in Santa Monica. The site was donated by the Santa Monica Land Company, the development company of Santa Monica founder John P. Jones. Located originally at Sixth and Arizona, in 1883 it was moved two blocks west to the southwest corner of Fourth and Arizona. At that time a bell tower was added. In 1899, the church was moved to Hill and Lake Streets and occupied by the Ocean Park Methodist-Episcopal Church. Lake Street became Washington Boulevard, and is now Second Street. In 1923, the old church was sold to the Stephen Jackson Women's Relief Corps, No. 124 and was called Patriotic Hall. In 1971, it became a private residence.
12 Ocean Park Branch Library
2601 Main Street
Built: 1917-1918
Architects: Kegley & Gerity
Designated 3 May 1977
"The Ocean Park Branch Library is the last Carnegie Library remaining in Santa Monica, and one of the few remaining examples of a small Carnegie library left in California. The architecture is a simplified variation of Greek Revival design. The library site was donated to the City by the Tegner family, and was the site of the original Tegner home. The building for library was a gift of the Carnegie Foundation. This library first opened February 4, 1918. The building was closed for remodeling in the mid-1980's at which time a rear addition to the building was constructed.
13 First Roy Jones House
2620 Main Street
Built: 1894
Architect: Sumner P. Hunt
Designated 2 January 1979
"This building, constructed for Santa Monica civic leader, Roy Jones, is the earliest known American Colonial Revival style work of architect Sumner P. Hunt. Hunt's firm was well known in Southern California for designing structures in both the Spanish Colonial Revival and American Colonial Revival styles. Originally located at 1007 Ocean Avenue, the house was donated to the Heritage Square Museum and moved to its present location on City owned property in 1977."