South Arroyo near Highland Park in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
San Rafael Ranch Dinner Bell
Church of the Angels
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 26, 2020
1. Church of the Angels Marker
This dinner bell was used on the San Rafael Ranch, 1890 - 1920.
Presented to the Church of the Angels by the San Rafael Ranch Co.
Erected 1920 by San Rafael Ranch.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 34° 7.528′ N, 118° 10.574′ W. Marker is near Highland Park, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Arroyo. It is at the intersection of Avenue 64 and Church Street, on the right when traveling north on Avenue 64. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 Avenue 64, Pasadena CA 91105, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Edmunds House (approx. 0.4 miles away); McClure House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cathedral Oak Monument (approx. 0.7 miles away); La Loma Bridge (approx. 0.8 miles away); Northeast Police Station (approx. 0.8 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); York Junction (approx. 0.9 miles away); Judson Studios (approx. 0.9 miles away).
Also see . . . Church of the Angels history.
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Photographed by Craig Baker, April 26, 2020
2. Marker and Dinner Bell
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 26, 2020
3. Church of the Angels
The marker is at the base of the tower.
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 26, 2020
4. Cornerstone - Easter Eve 1889
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 26, 2020
5. Historic District
Highland Park / Garvanza Historic District
City of Los Angeles
City of Los Angeles
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 26, 2020
6. Church of the Angels
Built of sandstone quarried in Chatsworth, California.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 436 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 28, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
