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

El Camino Real Mission Bell

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 31, 2020

1. El Camino Real Mission Bell Marker

Inscription. On July 16, 1769, padre Junipero Serra dedicated the first of 21 missions to be established in Alta California. These missions along what is today known as El Camino Real are located one day's ride apart. Mission bells symbolizing the founding of California now span the state from San Diego north to Sonoma.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the El Camino Real, “The King's Highway” (California), and the Historic Bells series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 16, 1769.

Location. 34° 8.718′ N, 118° 22.181′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Studio City. It can be reached from Vineland Avenue 0.1 miles south of U.S. 101, on the left when traveling south. Located in front of The Garland hotel, near the fountain. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4222 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood CA 91602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s The Valley — the San

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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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St Charles Borromeo Church Bell (approx. 0.4 miles away); George Barris Place (approx. half a mile away); Dick Whittinghill (approx. half a mile away); Campo de Cahuenga (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Campo de Cahuenga (approx. 0.6 miles away); Treaty of Cahuenga (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Campo de Cahuenga (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Basin Residence (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Mission Bell and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 31, 2020

2. Mission Bell and Marker

The Garland Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 31, 2020

3. The Garland Hotel

Photo in Lobby image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 31, 2020

4. Photo in Lobby

Actress Beverly Garland opened this hotel in 1972.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 679 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 8, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.