Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The First Port of Los Angeles

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Photographed By Craig Baker, May 6, 2024

1. First Port of Los Angeles Marker

Inscription.
The History of Long Wharf
The Long Wharf, also known as Port Los Angeles or Mammoth Wharf, was completed by the Southern Pacific Railroad Company in 1893. At 4,720 feet in length, it was the longest wooden pier in the world at the time and served as the principal port for shipping in the area until San Pedro became the official harbor of Los Angeles in 1897. Closed to shipping after years of decline, the gradual demolition of the wharf began in 1913 and was complete by 1921. Today, Long Wharf is designated as California Historical Landmark No. 881. A plaque next to the Will Rogers State Beach Lifeguard Headquarters marks the location of the wharf, where all that remains of the once notable structure is a few feet of track.

La Historia de Long Wharf
El Long Wharf, también conocido como Port Los Angeles o Mammoth Wharf, fue terminado por la Southern Pacific Railroad Company en 1893. Con 4,720 pies de largo, era el muelle de madera más largo del mundo en aquella época y sirvió como principal puerto para la navegación en la zona hasta que San Pedro

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se convirtió en el puerto oficial de Los Angeles en 1897. Cerrado a la navegación tras años de declive, la demolición del muelle comenzó en 1913 y se completó en 1921. Long Wharf está designado como Monumento Histórico de California Número 881. Una placa en la playa estatal de Will Rogers señala la ubicación del muelle, donde todo lo que queda de la notable estructura son unos pocos metros de vias de tren.

Erected 2022 by City of Los Angeles.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 34° 2.025′ N, 118° 31.545′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Pacific Palisades. Located in George Wolfberg Park, at the south end. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15217 W Friends St, Pacific Palisades CA 90272, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Wolfberg Park (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Canyon Then & Now (approx. 0.2 miles away); Port Los Angeles (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eames House (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named George Wolfberg Park (approx. half a mile away); Barsha House

Photographed By Craig Baker, May 6, 2024

2. First Port of Los Angeles Marker

(approx. 0.6 miles away); Santa Monica Forestry Station (approx. 0.6 miles away); Rustic Canyon Eucalyptus Grove (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

More about this marker. Other interpretive signs in the park describe local plant life.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. - Port Los Angeles, California Historical Landmark No. 881. A plaque next to the Will Rogers State Beach Lifeguard Headquarters marks the location of the wharf, where all that remains of the once notable structure is a few feet of track.

First Port of Los Angeles - 1893 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, May 6, 2024

3. First Port of Los Angeles - 1893

Photographed By Craig Baker, May 6, 2024

4. First Port of Los Angeles Marker

The marker is visible to the left of center in this photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 8, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.