South Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Gwynn Wilson Student Union
Gwynn Wilson, an exemplary student who graduated in 1921, has enhanced the University in many ways. He served USC with great distinction as a student body president and as president of the General Alumni Association. As general manager of the Student Body in 1927, he was an outstanding force for the construction of this building and, as a trustee of the university, he has helped greatly in the Student Union’s renovation. With his wife, Marion, he has provided inspirational leadership and loyal friendship to the university family. Therefore, the university is most proud to name this building in his honor, on the occasion of its renovation in 1970. (Marker Number 1049.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.
Location. 34° 1.206′ N, 118° 17.133′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Los Angeles. Marker is at the intersection of Trousdale Parkway and Childs Way, on the right when traveling south on Trousdale Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Los Angeles CA 90089, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Student Media (within shouting distance of this marker); Hancock Foundation Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Teaching and Learning (within shouting distance of this marker); A Gathering Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Endowing the Future (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The USC Associates (about 400 feet away); Doheny Memorial Library (about 400 feet away); Campus Life (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Regarding Gwynn Wilson Student Union. Declared Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 1049 in 2013.
Also see . . . Gwynn Wilson Dies at 95; Set USC-Notre Dame Series. Los Angeles Times website entry (1992) (Submitted on January 20, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 380 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 10, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.