Huntington Beach in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Ted W. Bartlett
Mayor 1946 to 1948
| — | Councilman Twenty Years | — |
The city council of Huntington Beach has dedicated this park to Ted W. Bartlett who served as Mayor from 1946 to 1948 and as city councilman from 1944-48, 1954-58 and 1966-78--a total of twenty years of service to his city.
A native of North Dakota, Mr. Bartlett moved to Huntington Beach in 1925 and became a local businessman. Over the years, through his generous manner and caring attitude, Ted became known as the city's "Goodwill Ambassador." He has held leadership positions in many organizations throughout the city, county and state, giving complete dedication and untiring effort on behalf of others.
In appreciation of Mr. Bartlett's significant contribution to this city, its citizens and future generations, the City Council of Huntington Beach hereby dedicates this park to Ted W. Bartlett on the 2nd day of November, 1984.
Erected 1984 by City of Huntington Beach, California.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is November 2, 1984.
Location. 33° 40.479′ N, 117° 59.187′ W. Marker is in Huntington Beach, California, in Orange County. It can be reached from Beach Boulevard north of Adams Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located in Bartlett Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19822 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach CA 92646, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Peninsular 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 Mexico’s Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Newland House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the S.R. Bowen Buildings (approx. 0.7 miles away); Northam Ranch House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Ode to Desert Storm (approx. 0.8 miles away); Scout Cabin (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Queen's Rose Garden (approx. 0.8 miles away); Auditorium and Tower (approx. 0.9 miles away); World's Largest Surfboard (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington Beach.
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