Monterey Park in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Monterey Park Olympic History
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 25, 2023
1. Olympic History Marker
Over the centuries, torches have been lighted to convey good news, and with this tradition in mind, this sculpture symbolizing the Olympic torch was dedicated to commemorate the Olympic Field Hockey competition that took place at East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park from July 29, 1984, through August 11, 1984, during the Summer Olympic Games.
This sculpture was dedicated in the early evening hours of July 22, 1984, when the Olympic torch bearer passed this location enroute to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, where the arrival of the torch on July 28, 1984, signaled the opening of the XXIIIrd Olympiad.
The relay began on May 8, 1984, in New York City, covered nearly 12,000 miles, crossed 33 states, and passed through some 1,000 communities throughout the United States. The ceremony linked an Olympic tradition that spans centuries.
Because the citizens of Monterey Park are very proud to have played a part in this magnificent event, they have titled this sculpture "Let the Games Begin".
Erected 1984 by Monterey Park Beautiful Committee, and Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1984.
Location. 34° 3.57′
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Laura Scudder (approx. half a mile away); Jardin del Encanto (approx. 0.7 miles away); Heritage Park Cascades (approx. Ύ mile away); Garvey Ranch House (approx. 0.8 miles away); City of Alhambra (approx. 2.3 miles away); Alhambra Clock (approx. 2½ miles away); First Alhambra City Hall (approx. 2½ miles away); City of Alhambra Time Capsule (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey Park.
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 25, 2023
2. Olympic History Marker and Sculpture
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 25, 2023
3. Centennial Time Capsule 1916-2016
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 25, 2023
4. September 11, 2001 Memorial
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 25, 2023
5. Memorial and Civic Center
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,867 times since then and 140 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 26, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
