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

Morocco Junction

Beverly Hills

— Golden Shield Commemorative Plaque —

Morocco Junction Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 20, 2025

1. Morocco Junction Marker

Inscription.
On this site was the original inter-urban railway junction (circa 1897), named after the original Hammel & Denker ranch, which was subdivided in 1906 to create the City of Beverly Hills. It was an important hub to bring prospective homebuyers to the new City. The station was demolished in 1933 to make way for the new post office. A replacement station, named Beverly Hills, was built across the street in 1934.

Erected by City of Beverly Hills. (Marker Number 7.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 34° 4.332′ N, 118° 24.137′ W. Marker is in Beverly Hills, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Canon Drive near Santa Monica Boulevard, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9390 N Santa Monica 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

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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: Beverly Hills Main Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Lily Pond (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edelweiss Chocolates (about 300 feet away); Moreton Bay Fig (about 400 feet away); Ah Fong's (about 400 feet away); Morton Bay Fig (about 500 feet away); Pioneer Hardware Store (about 600 feet away); Harry Harris Shoes (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beverly Hills.

Regarding Morocco Junction. In early 1888, landowners and hoteliers Hammel & Denker envisioned a townsite called Morocco at what is today Beverly Hills. After the great land boom waned in late 1888, the proposed townsite never materialized. At the time, the railway line between Los Angeles and Santa Monica had little reason to stop for passengers in or around the area. Hammel & Denker

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 20, 2025

2. Morocco Junction Marker

The former Post Office is in the background.

sold their ranch land to Amalgamated Oil Company who began drilling for oil, which proved elusive. In 1906, the Rodeo Land & Water Company bought the Amalgamated holdings and planned a grand city with fine homes and landscaping. On November 14, 1906, the subdivision known as Beverly was recorded. One of the first substantial buildings constructed in the town was the stucco station depot called Beverly located on the east side of Canon Drive between Santa Monica Boulevard and South Santa Monica Boulevard. Beverly served as the junction of two lines that provided service from Los Angeles to the Santa Monica area, and it became a stop on the famous Balloon Route offered by the Los Angeles Pacific Electric Railway. In 1933, the original Beverly station was demolished to make way for the new post office, and a new station called Beverly Hills was built across street on the west side of Canon Drive in 1934. Service on the two interurban rail lines along this route ended in the early 1940s. The depot was later demolished and developed with a modern multi-story office building (1959) and parking structure.

Beverly Hills Station image. Click for full size.

courtesy Beverlyhills.org

3. Beverly Hills Station

courtesy Beverlyhills.org

4. Beverly Hills Station

City Hall is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 295 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 24, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.