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

Inscription.
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: Arts, Letters, Music • 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. It 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.

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

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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); Fullerton's Oldest Drinking Establishment (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ellingson Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Schumacher Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fullerton.

Additional keywords. Guitar

Leo Fender Factory Marker and Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 9, 2023

2. Leo Fender Factory Marker and Mural

Leo Fender Factory image. Click for full size.

courtesy Fender Guitar, circa 1946

3. Leo Fender Factory

This photo is depicted on the mural.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 2,016 times since then and 262 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.