San Bernardino in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
La Plaza Park, San Bernardino, California
Route 66 Roadside Attraction
Photographed By David Wickline
1. La Plaza Park, San Bernardino, California Marker
Built in 1945, this park continues to provide a center reminiscent of early Mexican Heritage.
Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeing.
Erected 2003 by Hampton Hotels Save-a-Landmark program.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Route 66 Roadside Attractions, and the U.S. Route 66 series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 34° 6.686′ N, 117° 18.82′ W. Marker was in San Bernardino, California, in San Bernardino County. Marker was on North Mount Vernon Avenue (Old U.S. 66), on the right when traveling north. Marker was located at the front of the park. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 676 N Mt Vernon Ave, San Bernardino CA 92411, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Mitla Café (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot (approx. 0.6 miles away); California Theater (approx. 1.1 miles away);
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Regarding La Plaza Park, San Bernardino, California. Photos were taken by Route 66 photographer David Wickline, from his book Images of 66, Volume 2: Digging Deeper. Used with Mr. Wickline's permission.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, August 14, 2022
2. La Plaza Park, San Bernardino, California Marker
Marker was located at the front of the park (notice the posts are nearly gone)
Photographed By David Wickline
3. La Plaza Park, San Bernardino, California Marker
Marker was located in the front of the park, facing the highway
Photographed By Jason Voigt, August 14, 2022
4. La Plaza Park sign
Sign located at the southwest corner of the park
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 12, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 2. submitted on August 22, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3. submitted on September 12, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 4. submitted on August 22, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
