Mission Hills in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
This Fountain
Brand Park
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 10, 2021
1. This Fountain Marker
100 years later this garden was the property of Mr. Leslie C. Brand, who donated a part of it to Los Angeles for a park.
When the Los Angeles Park Department undertook to restore the mission garden in Brand Park, this fountain was presented to Los Angeles by Mr. Brand; it was moved bodily from its former location, a distance of 300 feet, to its present site. July 4, 1922
Erected 1922. (Marker Number 150.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Natural Resources • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1922.
Location. 34° 16.343′ N, 118° 27.743′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Mission Hills. It can be reached from the intersection of San Fernando Mission Boulevard and Columbus Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s The Valley the San Fernando Valley 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fray Fermin Francisco de Lasuen, O.F.M. (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mission San Fernando Rey de Espaρa (about 500 feet away); San Fernando Mission (about 600 feet away); Moai from Easter Island (about 600 feet away); Farm Equipment (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Railroad Shanty (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Tombstone (approx. 0.3 miles away); Andres Pico Adobe (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
More about this marker. The marker is on the westernmost
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 28, 2010
2. This Fountain and Marker
Regarding This Fountain. The fountain was built to provide water to the local community, as part of the mission aqueduct system.
This location is California Historical Landmark No. 150 Brand Park.
California Historical Landmark Statement of Significance: Brand Park, also called Memory Garden, was given to the city for a park November 4, 1920. It is a part of the original land grant of Mission San Fernando Rey de Espaρa, and the colorful and picturesque atmosphere of the early California missions is preserved in Memory Garden.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. - Mission Water System.
Photographed by Henry F. Withey, March 1936
3. "View of Fountain in Mission Park"
This photo, provided courtesy of the Historic American Building Survey, shows the fountain as it appeared in March, 1936. Note the marker is visible, mounted on the fountain.
4. This Fountain
Photo on display inside San Fernando Mission.
Photographed by Michael Kindig, March 31, 2002
5. Fray Junνpero Serra Statue
This statue, located in the park, was removed by city officials due to vandalism in 2020.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 3,035 times since then and 152 times this year. Last updated on March 3, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1. submitted on May 10, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3. submitted on January 4, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on March 6, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on March 9, 2022.
