Wilshire Montana in Santa Monica in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
“Trees of Santa Monica”
Photographed by J. J. Prats, November 30, 2018
1. George T. Hastings “Trees of Santa Monica” Tablet
To honor George T. Hastings, author of “Trees of Santa Monica,” October 10, 1963—his 88th birthday—in appreciation of his dedication in sharing his knowledge and love of trees, flowers and birds.
To honor Grace L. Heintz, author of the revised “Trees of Santa Monica,” for her dedication to informing and inspiring appreciation of our living heritage, the trees. (1905–2000)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Women. A significant day of the year for for this entry is October 10.
Location. 34° 1.072′ N, 118° 30.173′ W. Marker is in Santa Monica, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Wilshire Montana. It is on Ocean Drive south of California Avenue / California Incline, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santa Monica CA 90401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexico’s Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Discovery of Santa Monica (a few steps from this marker); Lifeguarding (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); John P. Jones Monument (about 500 feet away); Palisades (approx. ¼ mile away); Santa Monica Bay Woman's Club (approx.
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Regarding “Trees of Santa Monica”. George Hastings (1875-1964) self-published the book in 1944. The full title was “Trees of Santa Monica: Described and Located by Streets.” It was 112 pages long. In 1956 he revised and rewrote it. This edition was 155 pages. Grace Heintz (1905–2000) updated Hastings’ work in 1976 and 1981. In 1989 she wrote and published “Trees of Santa Monica: A Supplement.”
Also see . . . "Trees of Santa Monica". Internet Archive digital copy (Submitted on August 14, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, November 30, 2018
2. Grace L. Heintz “Trees of Santa Monica” Tablet
Photographed by J. J. Prats, November 30, 2018
3. “Trees of Santa Monica” Tablets
Santa Monica Public Library Collections
4. George T. Hastings
Santa Monica Public Library Collections
5. Grace L. Heintz
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 833 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 28, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 5. submitted on June 12, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
