Verdugo Mountains in Glendale in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Miss American Green Cross
Re-creation of the American Green Cross Monument
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 21, 2012
1. Miss American Green Cross Marker
Inscription.
Miss American Green Cross was originally dedicated on May 4, 1928 to represent the American Green Cross Society. The early environmental organization was dedicated to the "saving of American's greatest asset-trees". The first chapter of the Society was awarded to Glendale. The monument first stood on the grounds of old Glendale High School at the corner of Broadway and Verdugo Road., Miss American Green Cross represents an early awareness of the earth's fragile environment. Inscriptions around the monument describe early environmental concerns which are even more pertinent today. The female figure before a great green cross has her arms outstretched to accept the plea to save the nation's trees. At her feet are broken logs, depicting the destroyed forest., Miss American Green Cross has been meticulously restored to her original glory, greeting visitors and sharing her very important message as she did so many years ago.,
Glendale City Council. Carl Raggio, Mayor . Ginger Bremberg . Ellen Givens . Richard Jutras . Larry Zarian, David Ramsay, City Manager , Nello lacono, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Service , Ron Pekar, Re-creation Artist , Clay Walker, Artist's Associate , September 1992
Miss American Green Cross was originally dedicated on May 4, 1928 to represent the American Green Cross Society. The early environmental organization was dedicated to the "saving of American's greatest asset-trees". The first chapter of the Society was awarded to Glendale. The monument first stood on the grounds of old Glendale High School at the corner of Broadway and Verdugo Road.
Miss American Green Cross represents an early awareness of the earth's fragile environment. Inscriptions around the monument describe early environmental concerns which are even more pertinent today. The female figure before a great green cross has her arms outstretched to accept the plea to save the nation's trees. At her feet are broken logs, depicting the destroyed forest.
Miss American Green Cross has been meticulously restored to her original glory, greeting visitors and sharing her very important message as she did so many years ago.
Glendale City Council
Carl Raggio, Mayor • Ginger Bremberg • Ellen Givens •
Richard Jutras • Larry Zarian
David Ramsay, City Manager
Nello lacono, Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Service
Ron Pekar, Re-creation Artist
Clay Walker, Artist's Associate
September 1992
Erected 1992 by Glendale
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City Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1853.
Location. 34° 10.97′ N, 118° 16.6′ W. Marker is in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Verdugo Mountains. Marker is on Mountain Street, on the right when traveling west. This is just to the left of the library near the Library Trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 W Mountain St, Glendale CA 91201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Frederick Willard Potter - Sculptor, 1928. Symbol of early conservation movement in the United States to save the forests of America. Commissioned by the founding Chapter of American Green Cross movement, Glendale.
City of Glendale Historical Landmark.
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 21, 2012
4. Miss American Green Cross Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 21, 2012
5. Miss American Green Cross Marker
Dedicated to
The American Greenn Cross
by
Glendale Chapter No.1
MCMXXVIII
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 21, 2012
6. Marker located on the left side of the monument
Conserve the forest. Prevent erosion. Renew soil fertility. Perpetuate the lumber supply.
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 21, 2012
7. Miss American Green Cross
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 886 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 9, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.