Miracle Mile in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hancock Park
La Brea Pits
Presented to the citizens of Los Angeles County in December 1916 by Captain Allan Hancock with a request that the scientific features be preserved.
First historic reference to the tar pools recorded in the diary of Gaspar de Portolá on August 3, 1769.
Originally a portion of the Rancho La Brea granted by Governor Alvarado, 1840.
Erected 1940 by Californiana Parlor 247 Native Daughters of the Golden West. (Marker Number 170.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Natural Resources • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists.
Location. 34° 3.79′ N, 118° 21.326′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Miracle Mile. Marker is at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Curson Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Wilshire Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5801 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chester Stock, Ph.D. / Observation Pit (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Berlin Wall Segments (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carthay Circle (approx. 0.6 miles away); Jedediah Strong Smith (approx. 0.6 miles away); Daniel O. McCarthy (approx. 0.7 miles away); The History of Gilmore Oil Company 1900-1945 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Juan Bautista de Anza (approx. 0.7 miles away); Rancho La Brea Adobe (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
More about this marker. This is California Historical Landmark No. 170.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 930 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on November 28, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 2, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 8, 9, 10. submitted on January 9, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.