Laguna Beach in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
(The Laguna Greeter)
Eiler Larsen
— 1890 - 1975 —
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer
1. (The Laguna Greeter) Marker
Eiler Larsen made this artist colony his "Greeting Corner" of the world. Giving all a friendly wave and warm smile he became known as Laguna's official greeter. Thanks to the sculptor for transforming this 800 year old Mendocino redwood tree into the likeness of Laguna's remarkable greeter.
Thanks to my family and friends
Greeters Corner Restaurant.
Erected by Greeters Corner Restaurant.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 33° 32.514′ N, 117° 46.999′ W. Marker is in Laguna Beach, California, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of South Pacific Coast Highway (California Route 1) and Park Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Pacific Coast Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 329 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach CA 92651, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. White House Restaurant Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Irvine Bowl (approx. half a mile away); Redwood Surfboard (approx. 0.6 miles away); This Big Saw
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Also see . . .
1. Eiler Larsen -- Appalachian Trail Histories. Eiler U. Larsen (1890-1975) was the first person known to have attempted a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail (1931). At the time of his hike the Trail was not yet a continuously blazed path from Maine to Georgia, so it is no surprise that he was unable to complete his hike. (Submitted on July 20, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. Eiler Larsen. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 29, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
via Appalachian Trail Histories, unknown
2. Eiler Larsen
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer
3. The Laguna Greeter sculpture and Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer
4. The Laguna Greeter sculpture and Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer
5. The Greeter's Corner
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer
6. Eiler Larsen
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 20, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2. submitted on June 29, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 20, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
