Echo Park in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Dodger Stadium

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 6, 2021

1. Dodger Stadium Marker

Inscription. The only Major League Baseball stadium since 1923 to be conceived, constructed and financed by private proprietorship. Ground breaking September 17, 1959. Opening game April 10, 1962. Dedicated April 12, 1962 to the enjoyment of the loyal fans whose unprecedented support and patience was worthy of the effort.

Erected 1962 by Los Angeles Dodgers Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is April 10, 1962.

Location. 34° 4.365′ N, 118° 14.433′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Echo Park. It can be reached from Vin Scully Avenue 0.3 miles east of Stadium Way. Located behind the Dodgers Team Store at the stadium’s Top Deck, inside the gates, only accessible during a game or at the start of a guided tour. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles CA 90012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s 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: Don Drysdale (within shouting distance of this marker); Tommy Lasorda (within shouting distance of this marker); Vin Scully (within shouting distance of this marker); Duke Snider (within shouting distance of this marker); Gil Hodges

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Jaime Jarrín (within shouting distance of this marker); Pee Wee Reese (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackie Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 6, 2021

2. Dodger Stadium Marker

Historic Stadium Seats image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 6, 2021

3. Historic Stadium Seats

Dodger Stadium Tours image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 6, 2021

4. Dodger Stadium Tours

Dodger Stadium image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 6, 2021

5. Dodger Stadium

Dodger Stadium in 1962 image. Click for full size.

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6. Dodger Stadium in 1962

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 690 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 26, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6. submitted on July 14, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.