Photo Rose Towers (1928)

EL CORDOVA APARTMENTS (ROSE TOWERS)
1728 E. 3rd St.

Architect: George D. Riddle
Builder: Monarch Construction

Long Beach Historic Landmark

An outstanding example of Spanish Colonial Revival courtyard apartments. It resembles a village in Southern Spain, with landscaping and a tiled fountain as the focal accent.

The Rose Towers was built in the Spanish Colonial Revival style in 1928 by Monarch Construction, and designed by architect George D. Riddle. This 20-unit site began as apartments and later became "own-your-owns" and now has been converted to condos.

It is a beautiful example of lush landscaping and elegant design. The Rose Towers consists of two matching buildings flanking a dramatic two-level courtyard. Each unit has a lovely view of the courtyard. This certainly is no "cookie-cutter" layout. Five units will be open for viewing and we will be able to visit a few of the distinct and charming homes, and meet some of the people responsible for the extensive restoration efforts.

Long Beach Heritage awarded a Preservation Award to the Rose Towers in February 2007 at the Annual Awards Banquet.