West Hills in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Shadow Ranch
Photographed By Craig Baker, December 30, 2020
1. Shadow Ranch Marker
Shadow Ranch, 1869 - 1872.
Declared Historic Cultural Monument No. 9 by the Cultural Heritage Board, Municipal Art Department, City of Los Angeles.
Erected 1962 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 34° 11.673′ N, 118° 37.182′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in West Hills. Marker is on Vanowen Street, 0.3 miles west of Shoup Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Located in Shadow Ranch Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22633 Vanowen St, West Hills CA 91307, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Canoga Mission Gallery (approx. 0.7 miles away); Assembly Hall (approx. 0.8 miles away); Canoga Park High School Mural (approx. 0.8 miles away); Historic Coast Redwood Grove (approx. 0.8 miles away); Canoga Park Post Office (approx. 1.1 miles away); Canoga Park Fire Station #72
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Regarding Shadow Ranch. The ranch house was built using adobe and redwood lumber, on the original Workman Ranch. Albert Workman, an Australian immigrant, imported Australian Blue Gum eucalyptus trees from his homeland and planted them on the ranch. Some claim the numerous eucalyptus trees in California of that species originate from the Workman Ranch groves. In the 1930s the ranch was acquired by Colin Clements and Florence Ryerson, a couple who were screenwriters for the film studios. Ryerson co-wrote the screenplay for the 1939 film 'The Wizard of Oz' while living here. She renamed the estate Shadow Ranch for the amount of shade provided by the numerous large eucalyptus trees. Today, the historic residence is used as a recreational facility and events venue.
Photographed By Craig Baker, December 30, 2020
2. Shadow Ranch Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, December 30, 2020
3. Shadow Ranch House
Photographed By Craig Baker, December 30, 2020
4. Shadow Ranch House
Photographed By Craig Baker, December 30, 2020
5. Shadow Ranch Park
Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 559 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 1, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
