Simi Valley in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Concrete Pool
Corriganville
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 18, 2022
1. Concrete Pool Marker
This concrete pool was built for water scenes in the movies filmed at Corriganville during the 1940's - 1960's. The square portholes located on the sides of the concrete walls are camera windows used to shoot underwater scenes. "The Creature from the Black Lagoon," "Jungle Jim" and "The African Queen" are just a few of the movies filmed at this location.
Erected 2007 by Leadership Simi Valley Class of 2007.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 34° 16.016′ N, 118° 38.991′ W. Marker is in Simi Valley, California, in Ventura County. It can be reached from Smith Road half a mile east of Kuehner Drive, on the left when traveling east. Located in Corriganville Park, Ό-mile east of the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7001 Smith Rd, Simi Valley CA 93063, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles, on Central Coast, and in the 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Robin Hood Lake (within shouting distance of this marker); Chinese Campsite (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blasting Holes (about 400 feet away); Canyon Rock (about 400 feet away); Susanna Pass Bridge
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Regarding Concrete Pool. Corriganville was a working film studio and movie ranch for outdoor location shooting, as well as a Western-themed tourist attraction, from 1937 to 1976. The ranch, originally owned by actor and stuntman Ray "Crash" Corrigan, is now a public park with hiking trails and picnic areas.
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 18, 2022
2. Concrete Pool and Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 18, 2022
3. Underwater Windows for Cameras
The marker is above the windows, next to the fence.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,040 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 23, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
