Bankers Hill in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Waldo D. Waterman
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1. Waldo D. Waterman Marker
Commemorating establishing a record of fifty years as an active pilot and for his many contributions to the science of flight. The Early Birds in cooperation with the San Diego Historical Society dedicate this plaque to Waldo D. Waterman on the fiftieth anniversary of his first flight from this spot. Dedicated July 1, 1959
Erected 1959 by The Early Birds.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1909.
Location. 32° 43.954′ N, 117° 9.949′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Bankers Hill. It is at the intersection of Maple Street and Albatross Street, on the right when traveling west on Maple Street. Located at Waldo D. Waterman Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 250 W Maple St, San Diego CA 92103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Waldo Dean Waterman (within shouting distance of this marker); First Avenue Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Quince Street Footbridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Spruce Street Suspension Footbridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Balboa Park West Mesa (approx. half a mile away); Cabrillo Bridge
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. - Waldo Waterman in Santa Monica, and Van Nuys.
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 17, 2026
2. Waldo D. Waterman Marker
December 17, 1928
3. Waldo Waterman
At the Van Nuys Airport dedication in 1928.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2023, by Flexible Fotography of San Diego, California. This page has been viewed 284 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 23, 2023, by Flexible Fotography of San Diego, California. 2. submitted on March 18, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on February 5, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
