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

Portal of the Folded Wings

Shrine to Aviation

Photographed By Craig Baker

1. Portal of the Folded Wings Marker

Inscription.
This beautiful building was built in 1924 as the original entrance to Vahalla Memorial Park. The architect was Kenneth MacDonald, Jr. and the sculptor was Federico Giorgi.

Beginning in 1930, James Gillette conceived the idea of dedicating it to the aviators from around the world who flew in and out of United Airport (now Bob Hope Airport). On Dec. 17, 1953, the 50th anniversay of flight, this building was dedicated to "The Honored Dead Of Aviation".

The markers in the floor cover the ashes of the individuals named. The wall plaques (cennotaphs) are dedicated to individuals who are not buried here.

The Portal was re-dedicated on Dec. 17th, 2003 on the 100th anniversary of flight.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Architecture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 34° 11.414′ N, 118° 21.226′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in North Hollywood. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Cahuenga Boulevard. Located in Valhalla Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10621 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood CA 91606, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Portal of the Folded Wings

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(here, next to this marker); 175th Anniversary of Air Transport (here, next to this marker); Hilder Florentina Smith (a few steps from this marker); Col. Warren S. Eaton (a few steps from this marker); Amelia Earhart (a few steps from this marker); Capt. Dale Black (a few steps from this marker); Roy Knabenshue (a few steps from this marker); Bobbi Trout (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Portal of the Folded Wings. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

Photographed By Craig Baker, September 10, 2023

2. Portal of the Folded Wings Marker

The marker is on the door.

Portal of the Folded Wings image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker

3. Portal of the Folded Wings

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 25, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.