Pacoima in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Ritchie Valens Post Office
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 29, 2022
1. Ritchie Valens Post Office Marker
This building is named in honor of Ritchie Valens by an Act of Congress, Public Law 116-81, December 12, 2019.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1959.
Location. 34° 15.746′ N, 118° 25.652′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Pacoima. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Van Nuys Boulevard and Kewen Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13507 Van Nuys Blvd, Pacoima CA 91331, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pacoima Neighborhood Mural (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); PFC David M. Gonzales (approx. one mile away); Cesar Chávez (approx. 1.3 miles away); Father Junipero Serra (approx. 1.6 miles away); Casa de Lopez (approx. 1.6 miles away); Trinity Church (approx. 1.7 miles away); Mission Dam (approx. 2 miles away); Consider: Seven Generations (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Regarding Ritchie Valens Post Office. Ritchie Valens (May 13, 1941 – February 3, 1959) was a rock
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Valens had several hits, most notably "La Bamba" and "Donna".
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 13, 2023
2. Ritchie Valens Post Office Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 13, 2023
3. “The Day The Music Died” Gold Record
Photographed By Craig Baker
4. Ritchie Valens Post Office
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 13, 2023
5. United States Post Office - 1958
Photographed By Craig Baker (CC0), January 13, 2023
6. “The Day The Music Died” mural
L to R: Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, pilot Roger Peterson, and Ritchie Valens. Mural located at 13443 Van Nuys Blvd, Pacoima.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 16, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
