The Flats in Beverly Hills in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Will Rogers Memorial Park
I never met a man I didnt like.
| | Will Rogers 1879-1935 | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 1, 2020
1. Will Rogers Memorial Park Marker
In 1912 this five acre parcel of land was part of the terraced front lawn to the Beverly Hills Hotel. Brilliant floral displays stood as a welcome sight to the stark contrast of the surrounding brown fields and oiled dirt roads. In 1915, The hotel gave the land to the citizens of Beverly Hills and named it Sunset Park, the first municipal park in the City.
Over the years many celebrity events have taken place near here. Most notably in 1926, Will Rogers, one of the Citys best loved residents, was unofficially elected by his fellow neighbors and citizens as the first Honorary Mayor of Beverly Hills. His generous spirit, unstinting community support, and highly acclaimed writings helped create worldwide recognition and popularity for the City.
In 1952, the city renamed the park Will Rogers Memorial Park.
Erected by City of Beverly Hills. (Marker Number 27.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 34° 4.824′ N, 118° 24.749′ W. Marker is in Beverly
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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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Margaret Jane Anderson Fountain (a few steps from this marker); The Beverly Hills Hotel (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Valdez Homestead (approx. 0.4 miles away); Virginia Robinson Gardens (approx. half a mile away); Gershwin Residence (approx. 0.6 miles away); Beverly Hills Women's Club (approx. 0.6 miles away); Indian Battle (approx. 0.6 miles
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 1, 2020
2. Will Rogers Memorial Park and Marker
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3. Will Rogers
This 1933-36 portrait of Will Rogers by Charles Banks Wilson hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 615 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 13, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on December 4, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
