North Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Thomas G. Taylor
December 2, 2024
1. Thomas G. Taylor Memorial
In Memory of Apparatus Operator Thomas G. Taylor
Fire Station 60
Los Angeles Fire Department
Thomas Taylor lost his life here while bravely battling a structure fire on January 28, 1981. He is greatly missed by his family, fellow firefighters and his community. We honor him for his sacrifice. May he rest in eternal peace.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is January 28, 1981.
Location. 34° 10.029′ N, 118° 22.547′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in North Hollywood. It is at the intersection of Lankershim Boulevard and Weddington Street, on the right when traveling north on Lankershim Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5300 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood CA 91601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s The Valley the San Fernando Valley 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Weddington Family (within shouting distance of this marker); El Portal Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry Chandler (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); North Hollywood Metro Station (about 600 feet away); Lankershim Train Depot (about 600 feet away); Lankershim Laconic (about 800 feet away); Lankershim Elementary School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
More about this marker. The site of the fire is now a Wells Fargo Bank building.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. - Fire Station No. 60
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 19, 2025
2. Taylor Memorial
On the corner of the bank building.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2024. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 9, 2024. 2. submitted on April 19, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
