Claremont in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Blaisdell Park
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 12, 2026
1. Blaisdell Park Marker
This site was acquired in 1956 with funds from a successful park bond measure. Since the park was on College Avenue, it seemed appropriate to choose a name from one of the leaders of the Claremont Colleges. It was named after James Arnold Blaisdell, president of Pomona College 1910-1928 and thereafter the founder of the group plan for establishing several colleges in Claremont, that could share common facilities, such as a library. This unique experiment in American education has made Claremont the home of seven small colleges. In 1952 on his 85th birthday, he was voted First Citizen of Claremont. He died a year after this park was dedicated to him. Much of the land around the park had been citrus groves until after the Second World War.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.
Location. 34° 5.297′ N, 117° 42.891′ W. Marker is in Claremont, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on College Avenue 0.1 miles north of Oak Park Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at
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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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Wright Pierce Studio (approx. 0.3 miles away); College Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Judy C. Wright (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Claremont Depot (approx. 0.4 miles away); Helen Goodwin Renwick (approx. half a mile away); Claremonts First Fire Station (approx. half a mile away); Claremont City Hall (approx. half a mile away); Peace Pole (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Claremont.
Also see . . . James A. Blaisdell. Wikipedia entry on the noted minister, theologian, and academic administrator. (Submitted on November 8, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 28, 2025
2. Blaisdell Park Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 12, 2026
3. Blaisdell Park Marker
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 28, 2025
4. Blaisdell Park
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 12, 2026
5. Blaisdell Park Community Center
Los Angeles Times via Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), 1936
6. James Arnold Blaisdell (1867-1957)
He was photographed during the 25th anniversary celebration of his joining Pomona College.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 9, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on November 6, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on July 9, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on November 6, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 5. submitted on July 9, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6. submitted on November 8, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
