Sunland in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Sunland Park
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 17, 2023
1. Sunland Park Marker
Built by United States Work Projects Administration, 1941.
Erected 1941 by United States Work Projects Administration.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
Location. 34° 15.633′ N, 118° 19.415′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Sunland. Marker is on Foothill Boulevard, 0.1 miles west of Sunland Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8701 Foothill Blvd, Sunland CA 91040, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 9 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sunland Welcome Nature Garden (approx. ¼ mile away); How the Tongva Used Local Native Plants (approx. 0.8 miles away); Verdugo Hills High School (approx. 1.4 miles away); McGroarty Home (approx. 1.7 miles away); McGroarty Home and Grounds (approx. 1.7 miles away); Bolton Hall (approx. 2.1 miles away); Verdugo Hills Cemetery (approx. 2.3 miles away); Theodore Payne (approx. 2.6 miles away); Sister Elsie’s Well (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Regarding Sunland Park.
Sunland Park was the first county-owned park, dedicated
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Sunland Park features include mature trees, arroyo stone retaining walls, playing fields, picnic areas, and parking. The site also contains two Spanish Colonial Revival community center buildings from the 1930s-1940s (one is vacant; the other is used for administration) and two community center buildings from the 1960s-1970s. The extent of the park has been expanded over time.
-from Survey LA, the Los Angeles Historic Resources Survey
The Work Projects Administration, or Works Progress Administration, was a federal effort to train and employ men during the Great Depression.
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 17, 2023
2. Sunland Park Marker
The marker is to the right of the door.
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 22, 2023
3. Second Original Building
Located at the east end of the park, now vacant.
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 17, 2023
4. Historic Drinking Fountain
“Presented by the Ladies Improvement Club, 1912”
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 22, 2023
5. Oak Tree - circa 1790
Located near the historic drinking fountain; the oldest oak tree in the park; one of the few remaining original trees.
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 17, 2023
6. Sunland Park Sign
Photographed By Craig Baker
7. Old Sunland Park Sign
courtesy History Hunter
8. Monte Vista Amusement Park
It was located across Fenwick Street, increasing the popularity of Sunland Park. The community of Sunland was originally called Monte Vista.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on October 23, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on October 18, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on October 22, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6, 7. submitted on October 18, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 8. submitted on October 23, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
