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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.

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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.

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