Tropico in Glendale in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Glendale Station Clock
Oak of Peace
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 1, 2019
1. Glendale Station Clock Marker
The General Andres Pico Oak Tree once stood in Rancho San Rafael in an area that later became part of the City of Glendale. This tree played a significant role in the history of California. On January 11, 1847, representatives of Los Estados Unidos Mexicanos and the United States of America met under this tree to discuss terms for settlement of the dispute between the two countries. This conference led to California statehood in 1850.
The Pico Oak, also known as the Oak of Peace and the Treaty Oak, was designated a California Landmark in 1947. The tree has since died. The mosaic clock dials commemorate this historic Coast Live Oak.
The station clock was created by Los Angeles artist Lynn Goodpasture.
Erected 1999 by City of Glendale; and Los Angeles County MTA.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Peace • War, Mexican-American. A significant historical date for this entry is January 11, 1847.
Location. 34° 7.465′ N, 118° 15.581′ W. Marker is in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Tropico. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West Cerritos Avenue and El Bonito Avenue. Located at the Glendale Metrolink station, which is just north of the Amtrak Station.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Richardson Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wee Kirk o’ the Heather (approx. 0.7 miles away); Hyperion Bridge (approx. ¾ mile away); Griffith Park Pony Rides (approx. 0.8 miles away); Griffith Park (approx. 0.8 miles away); William Mulholland (approx. 0.9 miles away); William Mulholland Memorial Fountain (approx. 0.9 miles away); North Atwater Bridge (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glendale.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. — Oak of Peace.
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 1, 2019
2. Glendale Station Clock and Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 1, 2019
3. Glendale Station Clock
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 1, 2019
4. Glendale Metrolink Station and Clock
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 6, 2018
5. Glendale Amtrak Station
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 1, 2019
6. National Register of Historic Places
Built in 1923 on the site of the original depot built in 1883.
Charles C. Pierce (photo courtesy of USC Libraries and California Historical Society), 1879
7. The Historic Oak Tree
"Photograph of the historic oak tree where General Andres Pico last camped before surrendering to General Fremont in 1847, Glendale, California, ca.1880. The oak stands at center in the yard of the Verdugo Adobe with its branches stretching to a wide radius. An unpaved road is partially visible in the foreground, while a field of grass is visible into the left background. The oak was known as the "Oak of Peace" where the Mexicans met before signing the Treaty of Cahuenga with Fremont." - USC Library
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 436 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on January 6, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 3, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 7. submitted on January 3, 2019. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
