Lancaster in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Western Hotel
Erected 1958 by California State Park Commission in Cooperation with the History and Landmarks Association of the Antelope Valley and San Fernando Parlors, Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden West, The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Joshua Tree Parlor No. 288, Native Daughters of the Golden West. (Marker Number 658.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 34° 41.897′ N, 118° 8.34′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on Lancaster Boulevard west of Beech Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 573 W Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster CA 93535, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tuskegee Airmen (here, next to this marker); John A. Manke (a few steps from this marker); Thomas C. McMurtry (a few steps from this marker); Col. Robert L. "Silver Fox" Stephens, USAF (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. Col. Robert G. "Bob" Ferry, USAF (within shouting distance of this marker); Fred Wallace Haise (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. Gen. James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle (within shouting distance of this marker); John B. "Jack" McKay (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,015 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 13, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on February 27, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 3, 4. submitted on May 22, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.