Douglas Park in Long Beach in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Kenneth G. Farrar

Photographed by Kevin W., March 12, 2024

1. Kenneth G. Farrar Marker

Inscription. Ken Farrar joined Douglas in the early 1930's in the Manufacturing Division. During World War II he was sent to the Douglas Tulsa Plant to organize the production of the A-24, A-26 and the Convair B-24 being built there. He later become the General Manager of the Douglas Long Beach Facility prior to the beginning of the DC-8 program. His major accomplishment was the successful transition of the production lines from military propeller driven airplanes to commercial jet transports.

Erected 2007 by City of Long Beach.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space.

Location. 33° 49.812′ N, 118° 8.653′ W. Marker is in Long Beach, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Douglas Park. It is on McGowan Boulevard. Marker is imbedded in a sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3891 N Lakewood Blvd, Long Beach CA 90808, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North

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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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William T. Gross Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); DC-9 Family (within shouting distance of this marker); DC-8 Family (within shouting distance of this marker); DC-10 Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Seven Decades of Aircraft Production (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); October 17, 1941 (about 300 feet away); Tribute to Women of World War II Military Aircraft Production (about 400 feet away); James R. Phillips Plaza (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Long Beach.

Photographed by Kevin W., March 12, 2024

2. Kenneth G. Farrar Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.