Washington in Long Beach in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
75th Anniversary of Long Beach
Photographed by Michael Kindig, May 20, 2015
1. 75th Anniversary of Long Beach Marker
William Erwin Willmore who was in this area in 1870 visualized a town would be built here. In 1882 this materialized as Willmore City; becoming the City of Long Beach in 1888.
Erected 1963 by Native Sons of the Golden West Long Beach Parlor #278, Native Daughters of the Golden West Long Beach Parlor #154.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 16, 1963.
Location. 33° 47.029′ N, 118° 11.635′ W. Marker is in Long Beach, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Washington. It is on Pacific Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Long Beach CA 90813, 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 of this marker: St. Marys Long Beach Hospital (approx. half a mile away); The First High School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bembridge House (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Jergins Trust Building (approx. 0.7 miles away); St. Luke's Episcopal Church (approx. Ύ mile away); The Kress Building (approx. 0.8 miles away); Charles Windham House
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Photographed by Michael Kindig, May 20, 2015
2. 75th Anniversary of Long Beach Marker
Photographed by Michael Kindig, May 20, 2015
3. 14th Street Park and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2015, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 687 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2015, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
