North Arroyo in Pasadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

1942 Rose Bowl

Rose Bowl Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, October 4, 2018

1. Rose Bowl Marker

Inscription. The 1942 Rose Bowl was the 28th Rose Bowl Game. Originally scheduled to be played in the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, it was moved to Durham, North Carolina, due to the fears of an attack on the West Coast of the United States following the attack on Pearl Harbor and the start to World War II.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Sports • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1942.

Location. 34° 9.523′ N, 118° 10.031′ W. Marker is in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in North Arroyo. Marker is on North Arroyo Boulevard, 0.2 miles north of Seco Street. Located 100 yards south of the Rose Bowl Stadium. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena CA 91103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. An Unforgettable Day (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gamble House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fenyes Estate (approx. ¾ mile away); Pasadena Pioneers Bridge (approx. 0.9 miles away); Colorado Street Bridge (approx. one mile away); Lt. Orrin Russell Fox Heliport (approx. one mile

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away); Pasadena Founders Monument (approx. one mile away); Jackie and Mack Robinson (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.

Photographed By Craig Baker, October 4, 2018

2. Rose Bowl Marker

Marker Location image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, October 4, 2018

3. Marker Location

Near the Rose Bowl Stadium

Photographed By Craig Baker, October 4, 2018

4. Rose Bowl

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5. Rose Bowl

National Historic Landmark image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, October 4, 2018

6. National Historic Landmark

Plaque located at Tunnel 28.

Rose Bowl Game image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, January 1, 2020

7. Rose Bowl Game

B-2 Stealth Bomber flyover.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 517 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 2, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 7. submitted on April 5, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.