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

Olympic Flagpole

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 10, 2024

1. Olympic Flagpole Marker

Inscription.
This official Olympic Flagpole was used at Squaw Valley, California in the pageantry ceremonies of the VIII Olympic Winter Games held in February 18-28, 1960.
Walt Disney, Chairman of Pageantry.

Erected 1960 by The Walt Disney Studios.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.

Location. 34° 9.392′ N, 118° 19.597′ W. Marker is in Burbank, California, in Los Angeles County. It can be reached from the intersection of Buena Vista Street and Alameda Avenue. Located in The Walt Disney Studios - not open to the public. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 S Buena Vista St, Burbank CA 91521, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s The Valley — the San Fernando Valley,

in Greater Los Angeles,

and in the Transverse 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 15 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Hyperion Bungalow (within shouting distance of this marker); Stage A (within shouting distance of this marker); Stages B and C (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Fantasia Stage (about 300 feet away); The Shorts Building (about 400 feet away); Stage Two (about 400 feet away); Stages Four and Five (about 400 feet away); The Camera Building (about 500 feet away); The Animation Building (about 500 feet away); The Ink and Paint Building (about 600 feet away); Nitrate Film Vaults (about 600 feet away); Stage Three

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(about 600 feet away); Walt’s 100th (about 600 feet away); The T.E.A.M. Building (about 800 feet away); Huey (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burbank.

Regarding Olympic Flagpole. This is one of thirty flagpoles from Squaw Valley relocated around the world with the same plaque attached. The flagpoles were part of the first-ever Olympic Opening Ceremony spectacle, created by Walt Disney, who said “Nothing is more important than creating lasting goodwill among our visitors.”

This Olympic Flagpole has the world’s only official Mickey Mouse flag.

Olympic Flagpole and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 10, 2024

2. Olympic Flagpole and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 797 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.