The
Carpenters Locations
Have
you ever wondered where a certain Carpenters-related Location
was at? Well here you go. Included is a list of some of the
most famous or not so famous locations that took part in Carpenters
history.
Please
note: If you plan on seeing any Carpenters-related "private"
residences, we kindly ask that you respect the privacy of
the owners and their neighbors. Thank You.
New
Haven - Carpenter Family Home
55
Hall Street
New Haven, CT 06512
*
This is where the Carpenter family lived in New Haven.
New
Haven - Nathan Hale School
480 Townsend Ave.
New Haven, CT 06512
*
This was Karen and Richard Carpenter's elementary school.
Downey
- Carpenter Family Home
13024 Fidler Ave.
Downey, CA
*
This is where the carpenter family lived when they moved out
to Downey California.
*
UPDATE: It was brought to my attention that this street
address no longer exists. I don't know if this means that
the original house no longer exists, if the address has changed
since the early 1960s or if Ray Coleman's book (the original
source of the address) got the address wrong. If anyone knows
the answer, please feel free to send us a message to let us
know.
*
UPDATE #2: I have been notified that the Fidler Ave.
Home no longer exists, it was apparently torn down in the
1980s to make way for a new freeway in the area. It's kind
of sad it no longer exists, but at least this small mystery
has been solved.
Downey
High School
11040 Brookshire Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
Web:
http://downey.dusd.net
*
This is where Richard and Karen Carpenter went to High School.
Downey
City Library - Carpenters Collection
11121 Brookshire Ave.
Downey, CA 90241-7015
Web:
www.downeylibrary.org/services/#carpenters
*
There is a nice little section in the lobby of the Downey
City Library that pays tribute to the Carpenters and displays
some Carpenters memorabelia.
Furman
Park
10419 Rives Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
*
This is where Richard Carpenter played piano for a talent
show, and was spotted by Vance Hayes, music director at Downey
Methodist Church. Vance needed an organist and gave Richard
the role.
Hollywood
Bowl
2301 N. Highland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90078
Web:
www.hollywoodbowl.com
*
This is where Richard and Karen Carpenter, along with friend
Wes Jacobs, performed at and won the "Battle of the Bands"
contest.
The
Troubadour
9081 Santa Monica Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90069
Web:
www.troubadour.com
*
Richard and Karen Carpenter used to perform here.
Whisky
A Go-Go
8901 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Web:
www.whiskyagogo.com
*
Richard and Karen Carpenter used to perform here.
Downey
United Methodist Church
10801 Downey Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
Web:
www.downeyumc.com
*
This is where Richard and Karen Carpenter went to church,
where Karen's funeral ceremony took place, and where Richard
Carpenter got married.
Downey
- Newville Family House
9828 Newville Ave.
Downey, CA 90240-3530
*
This is the home that Karen and Richard bought for their parents,
and which can be seen on the Carpenters Now & Then album.
Downey
- Lubec Street House
8341 Lubec Street/Ave
Downey, CA 90240
*
This was a home that Richard and Karen shared together.
California
State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
Web:
www.csulb.edu
*
This is where Richard and Karen Carpenter went to college.
A&M
Studios
1416 North LaBrea Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90028
*
This is where the Carpenters recorded nearly all of their
albums and singles.
*
The Studio location was bought by the Jim Henson Company in
2000.
A&M
Records
2220
Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404
*
The Corporate Headquarters
A&R
Recording Studios
322 W. 48th St.
New York, New York
*
This is where Karen recorded her solo album with Phil Ramone.
Kendun
Recorders
619 South Glenwood Pl.
Burbank, CA
*
This is where Karen recorded her solo album with Phil Ramone.
Close
to You Apartments
8356 5th St.
Downey, CA 90241
*
This is one of the apartment complexes that Richard and Karen
owned at one time.
We've
Only Just Begun Apartments
Downey, CA
*
This is another apartment complex that Richard and Karen owned
at one time.
Only
Yesterday Music Video Location:
The
Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Web:
www.huntington.org
*
This is where the Carpenters filmed the beautiful "Only
Yesterday" music video in 1975.
Karen's
Condo
2222 Avenue of the Stars
Century City, CA 90067
*
This is where Karen Carpenter's last condo was located.
Beverly
Hills Hotel
9641 Sunset Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
*
This is where Karen Carpenter got married in 1980. The Crystal
Room is where the wedding took place. Karen often visited
the Polo Lounge.
Sea
Breeze Pet Cemetary
19542 Beach Blvd.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648-2903
This
is where Karen's pet dogs "Lady" and "Mush"
are buried.
Karen's
Crypt - Original Location:
Forest
Lawn Memorial Park
4471 Lincoln Ave.
Cypress, CA
*
This is where Karen Carpenter's crypt was originally located.
Karen's
Crypt - Current Location:
Pierce
Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park
5600 Lindero Canyon Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91362
*
This is where Karen Carpenter's crypt is currently located.
*
If you would like information about sending flowers, please
vist our Carpenters Charity
information page here.
Hollywood
Walk of Fame - The Carpenters
6931 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
*
This is where the Carpenters "Hollywood Star" is
Located.
Disneyland
1313 Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92802-2398
*
Richard and Karen Carpenter worked at Disneyland, and had
a boss here that inspired the song "Mr. Guder".
The Carpenters also filmed the video "Please Mr. Postman"
here.
Richard
And Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center
California State University
6200 Atherton Street
Long Beach, CA
Web:
www.carpenterarts.org
*
The Carpenters museum/exhibit is open to the public on certain
days. For further information, please visit their website
for contact information.
