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

16 Days of Glory

1984 Olympics Time Capsule

Photographed By Craig Baker, October 2, 2023

1. 16 Days of Glory Marker

Inscription.
Bud Greenspan's "16 Days of Glory," the official film of the games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad.
Buried on June 18, 1987 by Mayor Tom Bradley and the Disney Channel.
Time capsule to be opened on July 28, 2034.

second marker:
"It was an outpouring of pride and love that was demonstrated by a people toward an idea that through sport we can take an important step toward world peace and understanding."
Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad, Los Angeles, July 28 to August 12 1984, Time capsule to be opened on July 28, 2034.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1984.

Location. 34° 0.871′ N, 118° 17.179′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Los Angeles. Marker can be reached from Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Located near the Peristyle arches of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Exposition Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3911 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles CA 90037, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joan Benoit Samuelson (a few steps from this marker); Rams Reunion (a few steps from this marker); Anita L. DeFrantz

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(a few steps from this marker); Rafer Johnson (a few steps from this marker); John C. Argue (a few steps from this marker); Elroy “Crazy Legs” Hirsch (a few steps from this marker); Jim Murray (a few steps from this marker); Pete Rozelle (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Time Capsule Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, October 2, 2023

2. Time Capsule Marker

Time Capsule Markers - in the sidewalk image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, October 2, 2023

3. Time Capsule Markers - in the sidewalk

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Peristyle image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, October 2, 2023

4. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Peristyle

1984 Olympics Closing Ceremony image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, August 12, 1984

5. 1984 Olympics Closing Ceremony

Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 72 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 20, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.