San Dimas in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

San Jose Division Headquarters

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

1. San Jose Division Headquarters Marker

Inscription. The San Jose Division Headquarters of the Los Angeles County Forestry Department was constructed on this site in 1927. The office had command of all fire activity from Duarte to the San Bernardino County line, and from the boundary of the Angeles National Forest to the Puente Hills. The original building was removed in 1935 to make way for a new structure completed in 1936 and numbered Fire Station 64.

Erected by San Dimas Historical Society. (Marker Number 9.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 34° 6.459′ N, 117° 48.375′ W. Marker is in San Dimas, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on East 1st Street east of San Dimas Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 E 1st St, San Dimas CA 91773, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Residence in San Dimas (a few steps from this marker); San Dimas Sheriff’s Station (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); San Dimas Hotel (about 300 feet away); The Teague Nursery Showroom (about 400 feet away); First Baptist Church (about

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400 feet away); San Dimas Garage (about 500 feet away); The R.M. Teague House (about 500 feet away); San Dimas Marmalade Factory (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Dimas.

Regarding San Jose Division Headquarters. The town of San Dimas was originally part of Rancho San Jose, a Mexican land grant, whose boundaries were laid out on March 19, 1837, the feast day of St. Joseph, thus leading to the ranch being named after the saint.

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

2. San Jose Division Headquarters Marker

Old Fire Station 64 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

3. Old Fire Station 64

Now headquarters of the San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.