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

Margaret Jane Anderson Fountain

Erected 1912 · Dedicated 2015

Photographed by Craig Baker

1. Margaret Jane Anderson Fountain Marker

Inscription.
This fountain is dedicated in honor of the pioneering vision and civic generosity of Margaret Jane Anderson.

In 1911, Rodeo Land and Water Co. developer Burton Green invited Andersen, the former manager of the successful Hotel Hollywood, to create and run a grand new hotel situated halfway between Los Angeles and the sea. The Beverly Hills Hotel was the first major commercial development in the area. Thanks to Anderson's business expertise, this esteemed property enticed new residents and film stars to the community. In 1915, Anderson and her son Stanley donated this land, which was originally part of the Beverly Hills Hotel grounds (designed by Wilbur D. Cook, Jr.), to the newly incorporated and growing city of Beverly Hills as its first municipal park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 34° 4.828′ N, 118° 24.753′ W. Marker is in Beverly Hills, California, in Los Angeles County. It can be reached from Sunset Boulevard just west of North Beverly Drive, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9650 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills CA 90210, 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 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: Will Rogers Memorial Park (a few steps from this marker); The Beverly Hills Hotel

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(about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Valdez Homestead (approx. 0.4 miles away); Virginia Robinson Gardens (approx. half a mile away); Gershwin Residence (approx. 0.6 miles away); Beverly Hills Women's Club (approx. 0.6 miles away); Indian Battle (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Helms Estate (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beverly Hills.

Fountain and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

2. Fountain and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 374 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.