Villa Riviera
historic place
The Villa Riviera, a historic place in Long Beach, California, is located in Los Angeles County. Architect Richard D. King designed this sixteen-story Chateauesque building, which was completed in 1929. When it opened, the Villa Riviera was one of Southern California's tallest buildings, initially serving as a luxury residential cooperative. Its distinctive features include an oxidized copper roof and gargoyles. The building notably survived the 1933 Long Beach earthquake. The City of Long Beach Cultural Heritage Commission designated it a historic landmark in 1979. In 1996, the United States Department of the Interior placed the Villa Riviera on the National Register of Historic Places. This building remains a significant example of its architectural style and a prominent Long Beach landmark.