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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYKX_headquarters-of-commander-robert-field-stockton_Los-Angeles-CA.html
Headquarters ofCom. Robert Field StocktonJanuary 1847
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYKN_the-downbeat-club_Los-Angeles-CA.html
The Down Beat was part of what was known during the War years as "Little Harlem". It was a popular destination for Hollywood celebrities and the upper-class residents of Beverly Hills. Buddy Collete created his Stars of Swing in 1946 at the Down B…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYJB_blackbird-air-park_Palmdale-CA.html
[Panel #1]Blackbird Wind Tunnel Model(One-Twelfth Scale)Aircraft models such as this are used in high-speed wind tunnels to test aerodynamic shapes, stresses, and temperatures. This particular model was used for testing all three versions of the B…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYJ5_apex-club-alabam_Los-Angeles-CA.html
Curtis Mosby, the conductor of the Dixieland Blue Blowers, opened the Apex on Thanksgiving 1928. The classy nightclub was home to revues featuring beautiful showgirls in extravagant costumes. Johnny Otis led the house band, but Alabam was the most…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYGJ_friendship-bell_Los-Angeles-CA.html
The friendship bell, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, was presented as a gift from the people of the Republic of Korea to the people of the United States of America on the occasion of the American Bicentennial Jubilee to further the friendship and t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYFX_battle-of-the-rio-san-gabriel_Montebello-CA.html
Near this site, on January 3, 1847, was fought the
Battle of the Rio San Gabriel
between American forces commanded by Capt. Robert F. Stockton, U.S. Navy, Commander-in- chief, Brig. Gen. Stephen W. Kearney, U.S. Army, and Californians com…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYF9_fort-macarthur-500-varas-square-historic-district_Los-Angeles-CA.html
Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo, exploring for Spain, discovered Alta California and named San Pedro Bay, "Bahia de los Fumos" (Bay of Smokes, October 1542. The smoke on the Bay shore came from the native Suang-Na Indian Fires. Sebastian Vizcaino named Sa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYF5_point-fermin-light-house_Los-Angeles-CA.html
Panel 1:Point Fermin Light HouseDedicated by Stephen M. Whiteand Rudecinda ParlorsNative Sons and Native Daughters of the Golden WestSan Pedro, CaliforniaMay 2, 1940 - Built 1874 Panel 2:Point Fermin LighthouseErected 1874Honored asa Monument of A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYER_manhattan-beach-state-pier_Manhattan-Beach-CA.html
Designed by City Engineer A.L. Harris, this pier was constructed by the City of Manhattan beach during the years 1917-1920. The roundhouse building was added a year later. Harris' innovative design featured a rounded end to the pier, which helped …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYEQ_christmas-tree-lane_Altadena-CA.html
The 135 Deodar Cedar trees were planted in 1885 by the Woodbury Family, the founders of Altadena. First organized by F.C. Nash in 1920, the "Mile of Christmas Trees" has been strung with 10,000 lights each holiday season through the efforts of vol…