Arcadia in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Santa Anita Park
Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions
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Photographed by Craig Baker
1. Santa Anita Park Marker
Oldest operating racetrack in California - opened Christmas Day 1934.
Founded by Dr. Charles H. Strub & Associates.
Designed in Art Deco style by architect Gordon B. Kaufmann.
Introduced Santa Anita Handicap in 1935 - oldest continually run U.S. race worth $100,000 or more.
Inaugurated use of photo finish cameras 1934.
Inaugurated electrical timing of races with times posted for public viewing 1935.
Established George Woolf Memorial jockey award to honor riders whose careers & character reflect credit on the sport 1950.
Set record 85,527 on-track attendance mark March 3, 1985.
Erected 2014 by Arcadia Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is March 3, 1985.
Location. 34° 8.411′ N, 118° 1.715′ W. Marker is in Arcadia, California, in Los Angeles County. It is at the intersection of Huntington Drive and First Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Huntington Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles 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: Seabiscuit (here, next to this marker); Downtown Arcadia (a few steps from this marker); Arcadia News Journal (within shouting distance of this marker); Zenyatta (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions (approx. 0.2 miles away); Depots and Hotel Oakwood (approx. 0.2 miles away); Arcadia County Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); U.S. Army Balloon School (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arcadia.
Regarding Santa Anita Park. The Walk of Champions honors the historic records of outstanding horses, jockeys, trainers, owners, and other key figures not just of Santa Anita
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 26, 2022
2. Santa Anita Park Marker
Across the street is a former Home Savings bank building and mural, designed by artist Millard Sheets.
Also see . . . Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions. Arcadia Historical Society website. (Submitted on July 2, 2022.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 26, 2022
3. Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 26, 2022
4. Santa Anita Park
Located one mile west of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,081 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
