Beverly Hills in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
John Wayne Statue
"The Horseman"
| | 1984 | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 1, 2026
1. John Wayne Statue Marker
Created for Great Western Financial Corporation - Harry Jackson - 1984
Erected 1984 by Great Western Savings.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1984.
Location. 34° 3.886′ N, 118° 22.519′ W. Marker is in Beverly Hills, California, in Los Angeles County. It is at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Hamilton Drive, on the right when traveling east on Wilshire Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8484 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills CA 90211, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
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Regarding John Wayne Statue. This building was the headquarters of Great Western Savings & Loan, one of the largest savings and loans in the nation. John Wayne did television commercials for Great Western from 1977 until his death in 1979. As a tribute to their celebrity spokesman, Great Western commissioned in 1984 a full-sized bronze statue of the actor by noted American western-motif sculptor Harry Jackson to stand in front of their headquarters. Called "The Horseman," a 21-foot-high, 6-ton bronze statue of John Wayne as he appeared in the television commercials, as a cowboy on a horse.
The motor was removed from its rotating base because it distracted drivers, and the paint was changed from colorful
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 1, 2026
2. John Wayne Statue
In the 1990s, the building was sold. Washington Mutual acquired Great Western. Chase Bank later acquired Washington Mutual.
Magazine publisher Larry Flynt bought the building in 1994, and sold the building in 2013.
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 1, 2026
3. John Wayne Statue
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 1, 2026
4. 8484 Wilshire Blvd
The former Great Western Savings headquarters.
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 1, 2026
5. John Wayne Statue
The inscription is at the back of the pedestal.
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 1, 2026
6. John Wayne Statue
On the pedestal is a scene of a cattle drive.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 17, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
