Burbank in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Amelia Earhart

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 28, 2023

1. Amelia Earhart Marker

Inscription. Amelia Earhart was an American aviation pioneer, author and women's rights activist. She was the 16th woman in the world to be issued a pilot's license and was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1936, she flew a customized Lockheed Electra 10E Aircraft that was built at the Burbank Lockheed facility, which is now home to the Burbank Empire Center. She continued to fly in and out of Burbank Airport until her disappearance in 1937, at the age of 40 during an attempt to fly around the world. Her disappearance is a mystery that continues to intrigue people worldwide.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.

Location. 34° 9.9′ N, 118° 19.824′ W. Marker is in Burbank, California, in Los Angeles County. It is at the intersection of Verdugo Avenue and Buena Vista Street, on the left when traveling west on Verdugo Avenue. Located in Abraham Lincoln Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2320 W Verdugo Ave, Burbank CA 91506, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in California’s The Valley — the San Fernando Valley,

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Abraham Lincoln Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Walt’s 100th (approx. half a mile away); The Animation Building (approx. half a mile away); The Ink and Paint Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); The T.E.A.M. Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Camera Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); Stage A (approx. 0.6 miles away); Stages B and C (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burbank.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 28, 2023

2. Amelia Earhart Marker

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 28, 2023

3. Amelia Earhart Marker

The Hat Represents Amelia Earhart image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 28, 2023

4. The Hat Represents Amelia Earhart

This poster is inside the nearby library. Tap on photo to see it full size.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 9, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.