Fullerton in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Leo Fender Factory
Photographed By Craig Baker, March 9, 2023
1. Leo Fender Factory Marker
Former site of the Leo Fender Factory for mass production of the "Fender Fine Line Electric Instruments" 1945 - 1952.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.
Location. 33° 52.174′ N, 117° 55.318′ W. Marker is in Fullerton, California, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Pomona Avenue and Santa Fe Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Pomona Avenue. Located on the parking structure, to the left of the driveway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fullerton CA 92832, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fullerton Post Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Santa Fe Depot (about 400 feet away); Odd Fellows Lodge (about 500 feet away); Union Pacific Depot (about 600 feet away); El Camino Real (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dewella Apartments (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fullerton Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chapman Building (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fullerton.
Additional keywords. Guitar
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Photographed By Craig Baker, March 9, 2023
2. Leo Fender Factory Marker and Mural
courtesy Fender Guitar, circa 1946
3. Leo Fender Factory
This photo is depicted on the mural.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 347 times since then and 130 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on March 13, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
