Drum Barracks
About Drum Barracks
Drum Barracks, at 1053 Carey St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 12, 1971. It was among the first 3 of Los Angeles’s 285 listings. The Register lists it for its military and transportation, at the national level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 65 other California listings.
What it isFormer military barracks and museum in Wilmington, Los Angeles, California. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 45 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
1053 Carey St., Los Angeles · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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Banning HouseGreek Revival · Built 1863 · 0.4 mi on
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Drum Barracks
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Drum Barracks
Is Drum Barracks on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 12, 1971 (Register number 71000161).
Is Drum Barracks a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Ralph J. Scott, 3.2 miles away.
Can you visit Drum Barracks?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Drum Barracks?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 45 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123859069 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.