Originally planted in 1959 with California natives, the 1.5-acre
garden and greenhouse complex is now a collection of some 1,200
plant species representing many regions and climates from around
the world. In addition to exotic plants, it contains . . . — — Map (db m220283) HM
This plaza is dedicated to the memory of Carl Schaefer Dentzel (1913-1950), Northridge pioneer and Chamber of Commerce president; director of the Southwest Museum for 25 years; and founding member of Los Angeles’ Cultural Heritage Board.
It was . . . — — Map (db m157887) HM
Built in 2009, Chaparral Hall is named after the most dominant
natural vegetation type in Southern California, and is home to the
Biology Department in the College of Science and Mathematics.
Chaparral Hall's 13 "smart" lecture rooms can seat a . . . — — Map (db m220300) HM
On this site the flag of our country
was raised on September 24, 1956, signaling the
beginning of classes for the Valley campus
of Los Angeles State College, which became
San Fernando Valley State College July 1, 1958,
and California State . . . — — Map (db m208634) HM
Rural Vernacular Style. Henry F. Withey, Architect.
Built 1941. Converted 1946. Declared 2004, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 782, City Of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission. — — Map (db m131226) HM WM
On January 17, 1994, Los Angeles and the surrounding region experienced a 6.7 magnitude earthquake centered in Northridge. To commemorate the rebuilding of the region and CSUN, we created the sculpture garden incorporating remnants of the . . . — — Map (db m155780) HM
The grove's more than 400 orange trees serve as one of the
last vestiges of the San Fernando Valley's agricultural history.
Harvested fruit is regularly donated to local food banks.
The grove has been transformed into a welcoming retreat
with . . . — — Map (db m208641) HM
This historic 8-acre site was once part of Marwyck Ranch, a famous 130-acre
Thoroughbred breeding farm, co-owned by actors Barbara Stanwyck and Zeppo
Marx. The mansion visible atop the hill was built for Stanwyck in 1937.
Comedian Jack Oakie . . . — — Map (db m151044) HM
The 166,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art performing arts center opened
in 2011 and features an acoustically tunable 1,700 seat
performance hall, 180 seat flexible theatre, and academic lab and
lecture spaces. The building incorporates reflective . . . — — Map (db m220284) HM
