South Arroyo in Pasadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Olympic Flagpole
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 15, 2020
1. Olympic Flagpole Marker
This official Olympic Flagpole was used at Squaw Valley, California in the pageantry ceremonies of the VIII Olympic Winter Games held in February 18 - 28, 1960.
Walt Disney, Chairman of Pageantry.
Erected by Walt Disney.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is February 18, 1960.
Location. 34° 8.359′ N, 118° 9.598′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Arroyo. It is at the intersection of Orange Grove Boulevard and Arbor Street, on the right when traveling south on Orange Grove Boulevard. Located at the Tournament of Roses - Wrigley Mansion. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 391 Orange Grove Blvd, 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: Claypool-Fowler Mansion (approx. Ό mile away); Worldwide Church of God and Ambassador College (approx. Ό mile away); Terrace Villa Mansion (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ambassador Auditorium (approx. 0.3 miles away); Vista del Arroyo Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Merritt Mansion (approx. 0.3 miles away); History of Ambassador Gardens
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Regarding Olympic Flagpole. This is one of thirty flagpoles from Squaw Valley relocated around the world with the same plaque attached. The flagpoles were part of the first-ever Olympic Opening Ceremony spectacle, created by Walt Disney, who said Nothing is more important than creating lasting goodwill among our visitors.
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 15, 2020
2. Olympic Flagpole
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 15, 2020
3. Wrigley Mansion and Olympic Flagpole
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 15, 2020
4. Sign at Street
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 15, 2020
5. Wrigley Mansion Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 436 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 16, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
