Douglas Park in Long Beach in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Tribute to Women of World War II Military Aircraft Production
"Rosie-the-Rivers" celebrating the 2,000 C-47 Delivery
Erected 2007 by City of Long Beach.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II • Women.
Location. 33° 49.779′ N, 118° 8.716′ W. Marker is in Long Beach, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Douglas Park. Memorial can be reached from McGowen Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4150 McGowen Street, Long Beach CA 90808, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. October 17, 1941 (a few steps from this marker); Seven Decades of Aircraft Production (a few steps from this marker); DC-10 Family (within shouting distance of this marker); DC-9 Family (within shouting distance of this marker); DC-8 Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Kenneth G. Farrar (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); William T. Gross Plaza (about 500 feet away); Worsham Avenue (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Long Beach.
Also see . . . C-47 Skytrain Employees with Number 2,000. The original photograph used on the marker is image number BI474704 on this site. (Submitted on March 26, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.