Historical Markers and War Memorials in Echo Park, California

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Echo Park, California

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1 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — 257 — 817 N Glendale Bl —

Historic residence, 817 N Glendale Bl. Historic Cultural Monument No. 257, City of Los Angeles. — — Map (db m229671) HM

2 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — 836 — Aimee Semple McPherson — The Lotus of Echo Park Lake — An Icon Blooms —

Aimee Semple McPherson (1890-1944) founded the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel and was a well-known figure in Los Angeles. After her founding of the Angelus Temple in 1923, the population of the Echo Park neighborhood greatly . . . — — Map (db m122445) HM

3 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Angelus Temple —

Angelus Temple, founding church of International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This building possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. — — Map (db m219917) HM

4 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — 504 — Barlow Sanitorium —

Barlow Sanitorium, Cultural Heritage Board Monument No. 504, City of Los Angeles. — — Map (db m187876) HM

5 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Dodger Stadium —

The only Major League Baseball stadium since 1923 to be conceived, constructed and financed by private proprietorship. Ground breaking September 17, 1959. Opening game April 10, 1962. Dedicated April 12, 1962 to the enjoyment of the loyal . . . — — Map (db m186767) HM

6 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Don Drysdale — Number Retired on July 1, 1984 — 53 —

One of the game's fiercest competitors, the hard-throwing right-hander pitched 14 seasons (1956-69) for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers, ranking second on the franchise career list in wins (209), games pitched (518), strikeouts (2,486), . . . — — Map (db m229160) HM

7 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Don Sutton — Number Retired on August 14, 1998 — 20 —

The durable right-hander spent 16 of his 23 Major League seasons with the Dodgers and more than made his mark in team history, ranking as the franchise's all-time leader in wins (233), games pitched (550), innings pitched (3,814), strikeouts . . . — — Map (db m229162) HM

8 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Duke Snider — Number Retired on July 6, 1980 — 4 —

The Duke of Flatbush was among the game's most feared hitters during his 16 seasons with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers (1947-62), playing on a pair of World Championship teams (1955 and 1959) and in six World Series overall. The . . . — — Map (db m229158) HM

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9 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — 822 — First Jewish Site in Los Angeles —

The Hebrew Benevolent Society of Los Angeles (1854), first charitable organization in the city, acquired this site from the city council by deed of April 9, 1855. This purchase of a sacred burial ground represented the first organized community . . . — — Map (db m122688) HM

10 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Gil Hodges — June 4, 2022 — 14 —

Gil Hodges' first two positions in the Major Leagues were at third base and catcher, but the Indiana native eventually found a home at first base and became an anchor to the Dodger dynasty that captured five N.L. pennants between 1949 and . . . — — Map (db m229157) HM

11 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Jackie Robinson — January 31, 1919 - October 24, 1972 —

On April 15, 1947, at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, N.Y., Jack Roosevelt Robinson, at the age of 28, became the first African-American in the 20th century to play for a Major League Baseball team. A dynamic player who appeared in six World Series . . . — — Map (db m186835) HM

12 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Jackie Robinson — Number Retired on June 4, 1972 — 42 —

Jack Roosevelt Robinson made a historic entrance into Major League Baseball in 1947 as the first African-American player in the history of the game. His outstanding debut season netted him the inaugural Rookie of the Year award, which now bears . . . — — Map (db m229154) HM

13 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Jaime Jarrín — December 10, 1935 —

One of the most recognizable voices in all of Spanish-language broadcasting, Jaime Jarrín joined the Dodgers at the Los Angeles Coliseum in 1959. He arrived in the United States from his native Ecuador on June 24, 1955- the same day pitcher Sandy . . . — — Map (db m229161) HM

14 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — 652 — Jensen’s Recreation Center — And Rooftop Sign —

Jensen Recreation Center, Historic Cultural Monument No. 652, City of Los Angeles. — — Map (db m188577) HM

15 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Jim Gilliam — Number Retired on October 10, 1978 — 19 —

Junior Gilliam played his entire 14-year Major League career (1953-66) in a Dodger uniform, both in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, contributing to four World Championship clubs (1955, 1959, 1963 and 1965) and seven pennant winners overall. He appeared . . . — — Map (db m229156) HM

16 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — José Martí Monument —

José Martí was a citizen of the Americas who fought for the concept of liberty and brotherhood for all men, without distinction of race, social status, or religion. He was a poet, writer, teacher, political revolutionary, and great patriot. . . . — — Map (db m229697) HM

17 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Los Desterrados — Chavez Ravine —

Louis H. Santillan, "Lou", founder & president of Los Desterrados (The Uprooted), former residents of Chavez Ravine, July 19, 1979. (PVLBCHA) Palo Verde, Loma, Bishop Cultural Historical Association. — — Map (db m188915) HM

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18 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — 256 — Mack Sennett Studios — This is the Birthplace of Motion Picture Comedy —

This is the birthplace of motion picture comedy. Here the genius of Mack Sennett took root and grew to laughter heard around the world. Here movie history was made. Here stars were born. Here reigned, and still reigns “The King of Comedy” Mack . . . — — Map (db m120327) HM

19 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — 972 — Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center — Los Angeles —

Designed as the largest enclosed structure without columns in the world by noted California architects Robert Clements & Associates, this Art Deco building, constructed between 1938 and 1941 by the WPA, is the largest and second-oldest Navy Reserve . . . — — Map (db m147662) HM

20 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — 605 — Old Fire Station Number 6 —

Mediterranean style. Architect - Los Angeles City Construction Department. Built 1929. Declared 1994, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 605, City of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission, Cultural Affairs Department. — — Map (db m185974) HM

21 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Pee Wee Reese — Number Retired on July 1, 1984 — 1 —

Harold Pee Wee Reese played 16 seasons at shortstop for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers (1940-42, 1946-58) and was a member of seven Brooklyn pennant-winning teams, including the World Championship club of 1955. A 10-time National . . . — — Map (db m229159) HM

22 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Queen of the Angels — Lady of the Lake — Nuestra Reina de Los Angeles —

Fondly known as “Lady of the Lake”, by Ada May Sharpless. Erected by the Federal Art Project 1934-1935. Conserved by the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department, with support from Councilurember Jackie Goldberg, the . . . — — Map (db m229144) HM

23 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Roy Campanella — Number Retired on June 4, 1972 — 39 —

In 10 seasons with the Brooklyn Dodgers (1948-57), Campy was a force both at the plate and behind the plate. The catcher played on five pennant-winning clubs, including the World Champions of 1955. That season, the eight-time All-Star became a . . . — — Map (db m229153) HM

24 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Sandy Koufax — Number Retired on June 4, 1972 — 32 —

Among the most dominating pitchers in the game's history, the left-hander won 165 games s and compiled 2,396 strikeouts in 2,324.1 innings with 40 shutouts in his 12-year Dodger career (1955-66). A three-time Cy Young Award winner and National . . . — — Map (db m229152) HM

25 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — 1227 — Taix French Restaurant — Taix Square —

Taix Square. Established in 1927 by Marius Taix Jr. City of Los Angeles — — Map (db m229699) HM

26 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — 1135 — Tom of Finland House —

Studio and residence of influential queer artist Tom of Finland (Touko Laaksonen) 1980-1990, built 1911. Declared 2016, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 1135, Cultural Heritage Commission, City of Los Angeles. — — Map (db m230310) HM

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27 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Tommy Lasorda —

Thomas Charles Lasorda, Los Angeles, N.L., 1977-1996. One of baseball's most engaging personalities and a great ambassador for his sport. Managed Dodgers with an impenetrable passion, claiming to "bleed Dodger blue.” In his 47th . . . — — Map (db m186815) HM

28 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Tommy Lasorda — Number Retired on August 15, 1997 — 2 —

Tommy Lasorda had a tough act to follow when he succeeded future Hall of Famer Walter Alston as Dodger manager with four games left in the 1976 season. But like Alston, Lasorda went on to enjoy a lengthy and highly successful tenure at the helm. . . . — — Map (db m229163) HM

29 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Vin Scully — November 29, 1927 — to August 2, 2022 —

The voice of the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers for a MLB-record 67 seasons from 1950 to 2016, inviting generations of fans to "pull up a chair" and listen to vivid play-by-play descriptions mixed with colorful stories. Scully's "It's Time for . . . — — Map (db m186843) HM

30 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — Walter Alston — Number Retired on June 5, 1977 — 24 —

Walter Emmons Alston was a virtual unknown when he took over the helm of the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1954, but he became well-known in a hurry. The long-time minor league skipper guided his first Dodger team to 92 wins and followed that by piloting . . . — — Map (db m229155) HM

31 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Echo Park — World Trade Center Monument —

This monument that now stands in front of you is a tribute to the Firefighters who lost their lives at the World Trade Center, on September 11, 2001. This monument once stood as a major portion of the vertical structural support for the center's . . . — — Map (db m147659) HM WM

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