Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
William Mulholland
1855 - 1935
By Craig Baker, January 14, 2021
1. William Mulholland Marker
A penniless Irish immigrant boy who rose by the force of his industry, intelligence, integrity and intrepidity to be a sturdy American citizen, a self-educated engineering genius, a whole-hearted humanitarian, the father of the city's water system, and the builder of the Los Angeles City Aqueduct:This memorial is gratefully dedicated by those who are the recipients of his unselfish bounty and the beneficiaries of his prophetic vision.
Erected 1940 by City of Los Angeles.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources.
Location. 34° 6.988′ N, 118° 16.296′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Los Feliz Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Riverside Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Los Angeles CA 90027, 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. William Mulholland Memorial Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Disney Studio Site (approx. 0.6 miles away);
By Craig Baker, January 14, 2021
2. William Mulholland Marker
This inscription is on the monument's reverse.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The "Cascades" is the place where Owens Valley water enter the San Fenando Valley/Los Angeles basin
Also see . . .
1. William Mulholland. A detailed Wikipedia article complete with photos. (Submitted on June 22, 2010, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona.)
2. Public Broadcasting System (PBS) - "The West" Series - William Mulholland. Provides more information on Mulholland's life and how he shaped today's western United States, and the world. (Submitted on June 22, 2010, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona.)
By Thomas Chris English, June 16, 2010
3. William Mulholland Marker
Seen by many, read by few.
By Craig Baker, January 14, 2021
4. William Mulholland Marker
Historical displays installed in 2013 for the 100th anniversary of the aqueduct. Lawns replaced with drought-tolerant landscaping.
By Thomas Chris English, June 16, 2010
5. William Mulholland Bust Marker
Due south from the text marker is this sculptural relief bust and a flag pole.
By Thomas Chris English, June 16, 2010
6. William Mulholland Relief and Flagpole
By Thomas Chris English, June 16, 2010
7. The Mulholland Memorial Fountain
By Thomas Chris English, June 16, 2010
8. William Mulholland Memorial from the South
By Thomas Chris English, June 16, 2010
9. Mulholland Fountain
It's more than a memorial - especially for children on a windy afternoon
Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2010, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,498 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on January 16, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on June 20, 2010, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. 4. submitted on January 16, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 20, 2010, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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