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

Alfred Hitchcock

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 11, 2019

1. Alfred Hitchcock Marker

Inscription.
Film Director Alfred Hitchcock was the undisputed Master of Suspense and his legacy is an integral part of Universal's history. His classic films include The Birds, Vertigo, Rear Window, North by Northwest, Strangers on a Train, and Psycho, which was filmed on the Universal Back Lot. Also filmed at Universal was Alfred Hitchcock Presents, his successful television series that ran from 1955 to 1962.

Erected by Universal Studios.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 34° 8.225′ N, 118° 21.318′ W. Marker is in Universal City, California, in Los Angeles County. It can be reached from Universal Hollywood Drive half a mile east of Lankershim Boulevard. Located just inside the entrance gates of the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City CA 91608, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los

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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: Carl Laemmle (within shouting distance of this marker); New York Checker Cab (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ford Anglia (about 600 feet away); Studio Theatre at St. Denis Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Campo de Cahuenga (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Campo de Cahuenga (approx. 0.4 miles away); Treaty of Cahuenga (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Campo de Cahuenga (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Universal City.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 11, 2019

2. Alfred Hitchcock Marker

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 4, 2025

3. Alfred Hitchcock Marker

The plaque was missing in 2025.

Alfred Hitchcock Bungalow image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 7, 2025

4. Alfred Hitchcock Bungalow

Universal Studios image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 11, 2019

5. Universal Studios

Psycho House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

6. Psycho House

Viewed during the back lot tram tour. The walkway in front is sometimes called the Psycho Path.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 852 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on March 4, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on June 7, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on September 12, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6. submitted on May 4, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.