Verdugo Mountains in Glendale in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Miss American Green Cross
Re-creation of the American Green Cross Monument
Photographed by Denise Boose, May 21, 2012
1. Miss American Green Cross Marker
Miss American Green Cross represents an early awareness of the earth's fragile environment. Inscriptions around the monument describe early environmental concerns which are even more pertinent today. The female figure before a great green cross has her arms outstretched to accept the plea to save the nation's trees. At her feet are broken logs, depicting the destroyed forest.
Miss American Green Cross has been meticulously restored to her original glory, greeting visitors and sharing her very important message as she did so many years ago.
David Ramsay, City Manager
Nello lacono, Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Service
Ron Pekar, Re-creation Artist
Clay Walker, Artist's Associate
September 1992
Erected 1992 by Glendale
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1853.
Location. 34° 10.97′ N, 118° 16.6′ W. Marker is in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Verdugo Mountains. It is on Mountain Street, on the right when traveling west. This is just to the left of the library near the Library Trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 W Mountain St, Glendale CA 91201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s The Valley the San Fernando Valley, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: El Miradero (within shouting distance of this marker); Doctors House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Casa de Carmen (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ard Eevin (approx. half a mile away); Wheeler House (approx. half a mile away); 1675 Ard Eevin Avenue (approx. half a mile away); Bel Aire (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sunset Canyon Country Club Gate (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glendale.
Photographed by Denise Boose, May 21, 2012
2. Miss American Green Cross Marker
On a stand to the left of the monument.
Photographed by Denise Boose, May 21, 2012
3. Miss American Green Cross Plaque
Frederick Willard Potter - Sculptor, 1928. Symbol of early conservation movement in the United States to save the forests of America. Commissioned by the founding Chapter of American Green Cross movement, Glendale.
City of Glendale Historical Landmark.
City of Glendale Historical Landmark.
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4. Miss American Green Cross Marker
Photographed by Denise Boose, May 21, 2012
5. Miss American Green Cross Marker
Dedicated to
The American Greenn Cross
by
Glendale Chapter No.1
MCMXXVIII
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6. Marker located on the left side of the monument
Conserve the forest. Prevent erosion. Renew soil fertility. Perpetuate the lumber supply.
Photographed by Denise Boose, May 21, 2012
7. Miss American Green Cross
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,532 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 9, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
