Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Marquez Filling Station
Canyon Service Station
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 11, 2023
1. Marquez Filling Station Marker
Erected 2005 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 800.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 34° 1.966′ N, 118° 30.656′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Pacific Palisades. Marker can be reached from Entrada Drive north of Amalfi Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 507 Entrada Dr, Santa Monica CA 90402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pacific Palisades (within shouting distance of this marker); Canyon Elementary School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rancho Boca de Santa Monica (approx. ¼ mile away); Barsha House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Santa Monica Forestry Station (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rustic Canyon Eucalyptus Grove (approx. 0.4 miles away); Uplifters Clubhouse
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Regarding Marquez Filling Station. The gas station was built in 1924 and operated continuously until 2004 - believed to be the oldest continuously operating gas station in Los Angeles. Known as the Canyon Service station, it carried expensive 100 octane gasoline for exotic sports cars and race cars. It is now part of a private residence and well-hidden from the street behind a hedge. The original gas island still exists.
Significance Statement:
The property meets the criteria for LAHCM designation because it reflects the broad cultural, political, economic, or social history of the nation, state, city, or community. It is closely tied to the car culture that shaped the early development of Los Angeles and the Santa Monica area. It is also the last remaining example of an early gas station in the Santa Monica Canyon area.
It is identified with an historic personage, as it was originally owned by Perfecto Marquez, Jr. The property is identified with the Marquez family who originally settled in Rancho de Boca Santa Monica and maintained the land for many years. The
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 11, 2023
2. Marquez Filling Station and Marker
Now part of a private residence.
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 11, 2023
3. Marquez Filling Station
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 11, 2023
4. Marquez Filling Station
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 11, 2023
5. Marquez Filling Station
It can be accessed from the driveway next door.
Public Domain
6. Marquez Filling Station
Public Domain
7. Marquez Filling Station
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 14, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
