Near Avalon in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Wrigley Field in Los Angeles
Chicago Cubs
Photographed By Craig Baker, 2017
1. Wrigley Field in Los Angeles Marker
This tower was erected by Wm. Wrigley Jr. in honor of the baseball players who gave or risked their lives in the defence of their country in the Great World War, Jan 15, 1926.
The Avalon Men's Softball League rededicates the above Los Angeles Wrigley Field plaque in memory of Philip K. Wrigley, 1894-1977, for his generosity to the league throughout the years, July 14, 1977.
Wrigley Field in Los Angeles was the home of the Los Angeles Angels Pacific Coast League AAA ball club. William Wrigley Jr bought the Angels in 1921. Ownership was transferred to the Santa Catalina Island Company in 1932. From 1941 to 1957 the club was owned by the Chicago National League ball club, the Chicago Cubs.
For 26 years between 1921 and 1951, the Chicago Cubs held their annual spring training at this field in Catalina.
Erected 1926.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Sports • War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is January 15, 1926.
Location. 33° 20.381′ N, 118° 19.744′ W. Marker is near Avalon, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on Avalon Canyon Road south of Tremont Street, on the left when traveling south. Located on Catalina Island near the city fire station just
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Channel Crossing (approx. ¼ mile away); The Legacy of Blanche W (approx. ¼ mile away); First Flight - Newport to Catalina (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Tuna Club of Avalon (approx. 0.4 miles away); Avalon Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Leaping Tuna (approx. 0.4 miles away); Catalina Island Yacht Club (approx. half a mile away); Wrigley Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Avalon.
Regarding Wrigley Field in Los Angeles. William Wrigley Jr owned the Los Angeles Angels, Wrigley Field in Los Angeles, the Santa Catalina Island Company, the Chicago Cubs, and Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. - Site of Wrigley Field in Los Angeles.
Photographed By Craig Baker, 2022
2. Wrigley Field Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, 2017
3. Fire Station near the Marker
The former location of the Cubs’ Avalon spring training field.
courtesy Western Publishing & Novelty Co.
4. Wrigley Field in Los Angeles
The 150-foot clock tower was the original location of the 1926 plaque. The stadium opened in 1925 and was demolished in 1969.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2021. This page has been viewed 869 times since then and 132 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 21, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
