Built in the early 1890's on Stage Road, the Train Depot was a significant part of La Mirada's early development. As new modes of transportation developed, the Train Depot became obsolete and was demolished in 1962. — — Map (db m236456) HM
This plaza is dedicated in loving memory of
Zahur-ul-Haqq
Zahur-ul-Haqq is recognized as the first convert of the Methodist mission in India. Born in
Tilhar, India, in 1834, Haqq was raised in a prominent Muslim family and practiced . . . — — Map (db m236333) HM
These deodar cedar trees which were planted on Third Street by Hubert “Scubie” Mills have been designated heritage trees in his honor. — — Map (db m190921) HM
Occupied from 1909-1916 by A.J. Milne, a hardware
merchant who operated a Studebaker dealership,
plumbing, real estate, and
insurance business in one
Lordsburg building. The 1˝ story bungalow has
classic square front porch
columns with twin . . . — — Map (db m190869) HM
Carpenter Jonas E. Bowman
and Mason J. Ross Hanawalt
built this home for Bowman's
family. Much of the lumber
used was salvaged from the
old 1887 Lordsburg Hotel
/ College building which was
razed in 1927. Bowman and
Hanawalt later built a . . . — — Map (db m191087) HM
Christian J & Sarah Brandt
came from Iowa to Covina
in 1887 and began raising
citrus. Brandt bought ten
acres in Lordsburg in 1910.
The famly first lived at
what is now 2838 White
Avenue, then resided here
1922-1939. Both homes were
built . . . — — Map (db m191079) HM
Built 1910 for George and
Lucinda Hanawalt by their
sons, Sam, Harvey and J Ross Hanawalt. The house was acquired in 1919 by Dr. and
Mrs. Frank Shirk. Dr. Shirk
maintained a small office
next door. The Shirks lived
here 1919 - 1958. — — Map (db m190954) HM
Henry L. Kuns was son
of David Kuns, one of four
men who established
Lordsburg College. Henry
Kuns was a rancher, realtor,
banker, and first mayor of
Lordsburg. He founded an
orphanage named for his
parents, David and Margaret,
and created . . . — — Map (db m190950) HM
Constructed in 1921 for
retired Illinois teacher
Hortense Lear, this home
combines flat-roofed
Spanish Pueblo style with a
semi-round early American
portico. Miss Lear occupied
the home 1921-1953, then
left it in her will to the
Church of . . . — — Map (db m190914) HM
This home is believed to
have been built before 1900. It was acquired by Jonas
Bowman, who built his family the
stone home
across the street. Later his
daughter Helen and her
husband Charles ("Chuck")
Huck lived here from 1954
to 2001. — — Map (db m191084) HM
This Craftsman home, built
in 1912 by Mace and Adele
Doutt, was purchased in 1918
by Isaac Eikenberry and
remained in the Eikenberry
family until 1974, a total of
56 years. The large bur oak
tree grew from an acorn
which Eikenberry . . . — — Map (db m190938) HM
This residence was built at the
same time as Henry L. Kuns’
home at the north end of the
block. James M. Johnson was
married to Kuns' daughter,
Ora Lamb Kuns.
Johnson
owned the Lordsburg Garage
& Machine Shop.
He also
maintained streets . . . — — Map (db m190953) HM
This house, built in 1868 by Saturnio Carrion, was restored in 1951 by Paul E. Traweek.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 386. — — Map (db m127951) HM
The original Liberty Bell, cast in 1752, continues to serve as a symbol of courage and freedom. In the bicentennial year of 1975, the White Chapel Foundry in London cast 100 duplicate bells, two for each state. California cities which secured . . . — — Map (db m161082) HM
In 1984 a Red Oak tree in front of La Verne Heights Elementary School became diseased. Tree limbs began to fall off onto Baseline Road, creating hazards for drivers as well as students of the elementary school. Recognizing the potential danger, . . . — — Map (db m190868) HM
Leo Lomeli, the local Santa
Fe railway station agent
1942-1960, began building this
home in 1951 for his wife,
Esperanza, and three sons.
It was a labor of love,
completed in 1957 with help
from friends and family.
Lomeli was the first . . . — — Map (db m190945) HM
This transportation kiosk salutes the past and future role of transportation in shaping the city of La Verne.
Founded by entrepreneur Isaac W. Lord in 1887 as one of a string of boom towns platted along the Santa Fe railway, the township of . . . — — Map (db m128943) HM
Built by carpenter William
Moomaw for his parents and
family. Moomaw married in
1912 and lived here with his
wife until 1962. In the 1920's
he and his neighbor to the
west moved the home about
thirty feet west so no
other house could be . . . — — Map (db m191083) HM
Built by Lordsburg pioneer
David Blickenstaff, whose
descendants include the
first fire chief Harry
Blickenstaff and longtime
mayor Jon Blickenstaff. The
craftsman structure once
served as a girls' dormitory
for La Verne College. — — Map (db m214618) HM
Built 1913-14 for Lordsburg College teachers B. S. and Laura Haugh by her father, J. P. Harshbarger. Concrete blocks were produced by the Hanawalt Bros; lumber was from the Lordsburg Lumber Company. Noted for their musical talents, the Haughs lived . . . — — Map (db m128973) HM
In 1887 Lewis C. Meredith
bought land in the unincorporated town of La
Verne Heights, planted citrus trees, and built this home. The town's name was
taken by Lordsburg in 1917.
Meredith's citrus acreage
was later sold, but the home
has . . . — — Map (db m190770) HM
As shown on a Pomona Land Water Association map, the Weber House
was built in 1885 by its owners, Thomas Oldam and John Park.
John Weber acquired the home in 1892 and like other land owners
in the area, Weber planted several acres of citrus . . . — — Map (db m190769) HM
Lake Hughes
The community of Lake Hughes
became a mountain resort
destination in the early 1900s.
Elizabeth Tunnel
The 5 mile tunnel was built in
1911 for the First LA Aqueduct
carrying water from the Eastern
Sierra to . . . — — Map (db m248142) HM
We climbed aboard that huge winged rocket,
and rode it to the sky.
Our minds would soar for hours and hours,
we're never gonna die.
With pitch and yaw, dives and rolls,
we'd blast bad guys to heaven.
We'd crash and burn and walk . . . — — Map (db m66477) WM
Tractor racing returned to the
Rural Olympics with the introduction
of the Antique Tractor Race in 1982.
Red Dog won in 1984 and set a new
record in 1986.
He won this race eight times and was
in the top three places nearly every
year.
Leesa . . . — — Map (db m245908) HM
Site of ancient Indian villages.
It was built in 1928 by H.A.Edwards.
It was purchased and enlarged, 1938-1941, by Grace Oliver.
The museum opened in 1941. — — Map (db m152544) HM
Arthur B. "Art" Ripley came to the Antelope Valley in 1929. Mr.
Ripley grew wheat and barley on a portion of his property
until he retired in 1972. However, he did not develop a
significant part of the land, thereby preserving a stand of . . . — — Map (db m242086) HM
Arthur Warren "Kit" Murray was instrumental in pioneering the techniques of air-to-air fueling and the development of talk-down techniques for landing experimental aircraft. As a flight test pilot at Edwards AFB, he flew programs on the X-1A and . . . — — Map (db m188678) HM
Chuck Yeager logged over 10,000 hours in 180 different military aircraft, including foreign and experimental rocket aircraft.
In 1947 Yeager, piloting the X-1, broke Mach 1 at Edwards AFB. He continued to fly the X-1 as a research vehicle and . . . — — Map (db m123598) HM
In the 1940s Jane S. Pinheiro, a local resident and self-taught wildflower artist, became concerned that rapid growth in the Antelope Valley was
endangering wildflower fields. Jane's dream was to have a "Poppy Park" to protect the official . . . — — Map (db m189239) HM
Iven Carl Kincheloe was the
"first of the Spacemen". In
September 1956, he was the
first human to fly beyond
100,000 feet when he piloted
the Bell X-2 (#1) to 126,200 feet
(23.9 miles). He was the holder
of several X-2 records.
A . . . — — Map (db m223398) HM
Colonel Stephens distinguished himself in flight test, flying nearly all of the jet fighter aircraft from the F-80 Shooting Star to the F-106 Delta Dart. He graduated from the Experimental Test Pilot School in 1949.
Called the . . . — — Map (db m79153) HM
Colonel Frank Borman led the first American astronauts to circle the moon, extending
man's horizons into space as Commander of Apollo 8 in 1968. He had commanded
Gemini 7 to the first rendezvous of spacecraft in orbit.
After his 1960 . . . — — Map (db m223402) HM
The Flight Test Mission Control Center at Edwards Air Force Base is named for Colonel Ridley who lost his life in 1957 in the crash of a C-47 aircraft while serving on the U.S. Military Assistance Advisory Group in Japan.
Ridley was a pioneer . . . — — Map (db m66504) HM
Colonel Jacobs received the Legion of Merit for meritorious service as Director and test pilot on the C-5A Test Force. It was at the time, one of the world's largest aircraft.
During his 46 years in aerospace, Jacobs logged more than 10,600 . . . — — Map (db m66503) HM
Pete Knight was one of four Air Force pilots selected to pilot the Dyna-Soar (X-20) aircraft, the first Air Force space program. He was one of eight X-15 pilots to earn his astronaut wings by flying an airplane in space (280,000 feet).
Knight . . . — — Map (db m123639) HM WM
This large wiry creosote bush (Larrea tridentata) before you, the only creosote bush in this woodland, is about 10 feet high and 20 feet in diameter; it has been estimated to be nearly 800 years old by botanists. This may be the oldest . . . — — Map (db m145769) HM
D-558-II Skyrocket, sister
aircraft of the first aircraft
to fly faster than twice
the speed of sound,
established many aeronautical
advances in the skies over
the Antelope Valley.
Three of these aircraft
were manufactured by . . . — — Map (db m217006) HM
This F/A-18 Hornet (bureau Number 161214) is a pre-production A-Model airplane whose first prototype rolled out of the McDonnell Douglas Plant on September 13, 1978. The Carrier-based Navel strike fighter did not become operational for several years . . . — — Map (db m114757) HM
Panel 1: On loan from the United States Air Force, this F-4 Phantom II was acquired on November 7, 2001 from Edwards Air Force Base and transported to the Boeing Company facility at USAF Plant 42. Boeing volunteers worked many hours to . . . — — Map (db m51280) HM
Fred Haise is best known as the Lunar Module Pilot who, in 1970, was a crewmember on the dramatic Apollo 13 aborted lunar mission. Due to an oxygen tank explosion, the crew had to utilize the Lunar Module "Aquarius" as a lifeboat. This mission will . . . — — Map (db m69508) HM
As Northrop’s Chief Test Pilot for advanced fighter aircraft, Hank Chouteau helped develop dozens of new or modified aircraft, participating in aircraft design, development, test flights and marketing.
Chouteau logged more than 7,300 flight . . . — — Map (db m66501) HM
Jacqueline Cochran (1906-1980), a pioneer in women's
aviation, held more distance and speed records during
her lifetime than any pilot living or dead. In 1971, she
was the first living woman to be inducted into the
National Aviation Hall of . . . — — Map (db m223403) HM
John Manke was a NASA Research Pilot for more than 11 years and has flown over 4,500 hours. His career was highlighted by NASA research flights to test lifting body aircraft, preparing the way for the Space Shuttle and follow-on space programs. . . . — — Map (db m66505) HM
Jack McKay died in 1975--20 years to the day after his first rocket flight. He had retired from NASA four years earlier, climaxing a 20-year flying career at Edwards in which he become one of the Center’s most experienced rocket pilots. In the 50's . . . — — Map (db m66496) HM
This monument is dedicated to
the brave men and women that honorable served
in the Armed Forces of the United States of America
in time of peace, wars and conflict.
The freedom of this great nation is only possible
because of the sacrifice of . . . — — Map (db m66336) WM
Water Wagon ca. 1908-1913
This water wagon
was used by George W. Lane
during the construction of
the Los Angeles Aqueduct
through the Antelope Valley.
George moved to the
Antelope Valley in 1908 and
was a mule skinner by . . . — — Map (db m245924) HM
Colonel Ferry distinguished himself in helicopters. Although he began his career as a fighter pilot, he became expert in helicopters, where he made his mark in 24 years of flight testing. He has flown 10,800 hours in 125 different aircraft, nearly . . . — — Map (db m79154) HM
Jimmy Doolittle played an important role in the development of Air Force research at Edwards AFB. He was one of the founding fathers of Systems Command (Air Force Research and Development Command). Through the late 1980's, Doolittle made annual . . . — — Map (db m120207) HM
Neil Armstrong is best known as commander of the three-man team who, in 1969, piloted the first lunar landing module to the Moon’s surface. “One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind” was the phrase Armstrong used to describe the historic . . . — — Map (db m117496) HM
In remembrance of those who lost their lives in the St. Francis Dam disaster March 12-13, 1928. This was one of California’s greatest disasters with over 400 lives lost; five of whom were laid to rest at Lancaster Cemetery. — — Map (db m143730) HM
Thomas McMurtry logged over 11,000 hours of flying time since earning his pilot's wings in 1958. A graduate of the United States Naval Test Pilot School, he flew the U-2, X-246, F-8A, AD-1, YF-12C, F-104, F-15 and NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. . . . — — Map (db m66507) HM
"....the privileges of being an American" belong to those brave enough to fight for them."
Gen. Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.
In our tradition of honoring American aviators who have flown into the pages of history, the City of Lancaster . . . — — Map (db m53030) HM
This buiding, erected by the Gilroy family in 1876, this building was purchased in 1902 by George T. Webber, who operated it as the Western Hotel. The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce was organized in its dining room. Between 1905 and 1913, . . . — — Map (db m53028) HM
Old Leona School,
1915-1939.
Future museum
of Leona Valley and
the West A.V. Historical
Society.
Leona Valley
Schoolhouse -
California Point of
Historical Interest
2013. — — Map (db m248078) HM
Butterfield-Havilah Stagecoach House 1870 - 1900,
and
served as a community hall - 1890's,
Littlerock, California.
Dedicated by
Antelope Society - Children of the American Revolution, May of 1976. — — Map (db m240916) HM
Bay of Smokes reflect the historical, cultural, and natural elements of the Long Beach area. San Pedro Bay, discovered in 1542 by Joao Rodriquez Cabrillo, a native of Portugal serving the Spanish Crown under Fernando Cortez carried its name "Bay . . . — — Map (db m189653) HM
Formerly called the Hot Cha Cafe, this unique building is shaped like a coffee pot. Fantasy architecture based on an object became popular in the 1920's and 1930's in small-scale commercial buildings, to attract attention and sell a product. Most of . . . — — Map (db m244824) HM
The developers and owners of Douglas Park have transformed a legendary manufacturing plant into a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified development with a diverse mix of office, hotel and industrial/manufacturing uses as . . . — — Map (db m189507) HM
Long Beach was a center for early aviation, and established the first municipal airport in Southern California here in 1924. It was originally named "Daugherty Field" for aviation pioneer Earl S. Daugherty, who had a flying school nearby and who . . . — — Map (db m189652) HM
This plaque was dedicated on the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of the Long Beach-Yokkaichi Sister City Association to honor the citizens of both cities who are dedicated to each through personal diplomacy. November 8, 2013
Bob . . . — — Map (db m73101) HM
Recreation Park was acquired in 1923, and this speaker's stand was dedicated in 1929. The building was used as the location for many important community events such as all-state picnics, drama festivals, band concerts, school graduations, and the . . . — — Map (db m73100) HM
These two concrete pads are the remains of a gun battery, known as JAAN-2 (Joint Army And Navy), that was in operation during World War II. Established as part of the Harbor Defense of Los Angeles after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the . . . — — Map (db m97719) HM
This venue was built in 1929 as a multi purpose auditorium. In 1935 it opened as the Dunbar Skating Rink and served this function for many years. In 2001, after a period of vacancy, the Robert Gumbiner Foundation, through an adaptive reuse program, . . . — — Map (db m72710) HM
Unity, a non denominational Church, was founded in Long Beach by the Reverends Louise and John Samuel Newman in 1923. A grass roots fundraising campaign led to the purchase of this site in 1933. Construction began in 1941. Architecture was inspired . . . — — Map (db m72707) HM
This duplex was built by William Esser, a successful Long Beach builder whose work included the now demolished but famous Pacific Coast Club. A fine example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, it was completed in 1929 just prior to the . . . — — Map (db m72708) HM
When completed, the Villa was the tallest building on the Southern California Coast and its French Gothic design won an award in Paris. It survived the 1933 earthquake but was seismically strengthened and restored in 1989-90.
The Villa Riviera . . . — — Map (db m72709) HM
Created in 1932 for the rowing events of the Xth Olympiad, the Stadium was the first manmade rowing course in the United States. Its width allowed four teams to race abreast, eliminating additional heats and allowing oarsmen to enter the finals at . . . — — Map (db m247818) HM
Honoring the Indians of Puvungna
who fished these shores long before the reign of the Dons.
U.S.A. Bicentennial year 1975
Susan B. Anthony Chapter NSDAR — — Map (db m132708) HM
[Upper Marker - as seen in 2001] This monument marks the intersection of three original California Ranchos:
Rancho Los Alamitos
Rancho Los Cerritos
Rancho Los Coyotes
[Lower Marker - as seen in 2002]
Ranchos
Los Alamitos . . . — — Map (db m50231) HM
Carl Cover was a former Army Air Corps pilot who joined Douglas in the early 1930's, and quickly became Vice President of Sales, in additional to being the company's chief test pilot. He commanded the first flights of the DC-1, DC-2 and DC-3, as . . . — — Map (db m243715) HM
The DC-10 was Douglas' first generation wide-body transport aircraft. Introduced into service in 1971, this unique three-engine aircraft transported passengers and cargo efficiently and reliably in the world's commercial fleet. For the US Air Force, . . . — — Map (db m244006) HM
The DC-8 transport brought the Douglas Aircraft Company into the commercial jet age. The four engine aircraft first flew on May 30, 1958. The DC-8 was initially built as a 124 passenger aircraft for domestic and international airlines. The market . . . — — Map (db m244077) HM
The DC-9 was developed as the fist American short range jet liner to provide speed, dependability, comfort and superior operating costs to airlines serving smaller cities. Using a two-man crew, it was designed for fast turn around with minimum . . . — — Map (db m244073) HM
Early Years 1892 - 1938
Mr. Douglas was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1892, the son of a bank cashier. His early interest in aviation was sparked by observing an Orville Wright flight in 1908. he attended the U.S. Naval Academy and then became the . . . — — Map (db m101485) HM
The "First Around The World" globe reflects the Douglas Aircraft motto established after the historic around the world flight of 1924. The globe is a bronze recreation of the original that was installed at the entrance to the Douglas Aircraft Plant . . . — — Map (db m243709) HM
On March 17, 1924, four Douglas World Cruisers (DWCs) left Santa Monica, CA for Seattle, WA where Boeing exchanged the planes' wheels for pontoon floats. April 6, the Chicago, New Orleans, Boston and Seattle took off. April 30, the . . . — — Map (db m243765) HM
Jim Phillips came to Douglass Long Beach in 1968 as a power plant engineer. After a short assignment on the DC-10 program, he joined the DC-9 project, and rose to become the Chief Design Engineer for the DC9/MD-80 program. He was later named deputy . . . — — Map (db m189508) HM
Ken Farrar joined Douglas in the early 1930's in the Manufacturing Division. During World War II he was sent to the Douglas Tulsa Plant to organize the production of the A-24, A-26 and the Convair B-24 being built there. He later become the General . . . — — Map (db m243698) HM
Seven decades of successful design and production of aircraft occurred on this site through the contributions of over 150,000 dedicated and innovative people. These highly skilled people worked together as a team to produce world class products. . . . — — Map (db m243706) HM
A Tribute to the Women who were the backbone of World War II Military Aircraft Production on this site.
"Rosie-the-Rivers" celebrating the 2,000 C-47 Delivery — — Map (db m243700) WM
Bill Gross joined Douglas Aircraft in 1952, in the engineering division at the Santa Monica Plant. After a few challenging assignments on the DC-7 and DC-8, he joined the DC-9 project, where he served as Chief Design Engineer, and later as assistant . . . — — Map (db m243697) HM
Jim Worsham was president of Douglas Aircraft in the mid 1980's. His visionary ideas for leasing aircraft on a "try it, you will like it" basis, made the MD-80 program a success. He played a role in the launch of the MD-11 program. — — Map (db m243773) HM
A fine example of a Spanish Colonial Revival courtyard apartment with all the charm and decorative enhancements of this Romantic style. The tiled fountain harks back to southern Spain. The first owner, H.J. Hamer, produced a high-quality residence . . . — — Map (db m72619) HM
A Renaissance Revival classic, notable for its architectural beauty and its terra cotta ornament. It was the first skyscraper, and introduced "modern" building design in the heart of Long Beach's original commercial district. — — Map (db m72458) HM
"All young people, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, deserve a safe and supportive environment in which to achieve their full potential."
Harvey Milk
May 22, 1930 - November 27, 1978
Born on Long Island, New York, Harvey . . . — — Map (db m72477) HM
This mosaic tile mural, one of the largest in the world with more than 466,000 California tiles, was created by dozens of artists as a W.P.A. Federal Arts Project in 1937 to grace the facade of the Municipal Auditorium. It was saved from demolition . . . — — Map (db m72453) HM
A classic beaux arts office building in renaissance revival style designed by eminent Los Angeles architects known for many landmarks. Originally called Security Trust and Savings Bank, many prestigious firms located here. — — Map (db m72476) HM
Modeled after English Gothic churches, this is the third church on the site where the Long Beach United Presbyterian congregation was founded in 1906. The sanctuary has beautiful woodwork and stained glass. — — Map (db m73099) HM
Founded in 1897, St. Luke's Episcopal Church has been a center of religious, cultural and social activities. The English Tudor Gothic church with its distinctive spire and courtyard is the second church at this site. It replaced the 1917 building . . . — — Map (db m72621) HM
The combination of Spanish Renaissance and Romanesque design give this building an old world charm. The corner tower is unique in the city. — — Map (db m72451) HM
In March 2008, during a routine roof replacement on the Lafayette building's 11th floor patio, workers uncovered the 8 by 8 foot tile mural of a kneeling camel in front of the Pyramids of Giza. The vintage 1920's mural lay beneath two tons of . . . — — Map (db m72686) HM
A complex of three historic buildings in different architectural styles. The Campbell Apartments at 130 Linden were designed by Parker O. Wright and Francis Gentry in a Spanish Baroque style in 1928. The Lafayette Hotel was a premier art deco hotel . . . — — Map (db m72454) HM
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