South Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Wrigley Field
Los Angeles
— 1925-1969 —
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 4, 2023
1. Wrigley Field Marker
Wrigley Field was built by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley, as a baseball park at this location in 1925. Over the next 40 years, the 21,000 seat stadium was home to minor and major league baseball teams, football games, boxing matches, and musical concerts. It was also a popular backdrop for film and television shows.
On May 26, 1963, three months before the famous march on Washington, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addressed one of the country's largest civil rights rallies here, known then as the "Los Angeles Freedom Rally," with a crowd of over 40,000 people as a part of a full day of support for racial equality in Los Angeles.
The original ballpark was demolished in 1969 and a community health facility and park now occupy the site. The park was named after Gilbert W. Lindsay, the first African American to be elected to the Los Angeles City Council.
The baseball diamond was named "Wrigley Field" in honor of the legacy of this historic ballpark.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is May 26, 1963.
Location. 34° 0.467′ N, 118° 16.165′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Downbeat Club (approx. ¾ mile away); Dunbar Hotel (approx. ¾ mile away); Black Panthers in L.A. (approx. ¾ mile away); Apex / Club Alabam (approx. ¾ mile away); California Eagle (approx. ¾ mile away); Angelus Funeral Home (approx. ¾ mile away); Golden State Mutual (approx. ¾ mile away); Central Avenue Historic District (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Regarding Wrigley Field. Wrigley Field in Los Angeles was the home of the Los Angeles Angels Pacific Coast League AAA ball club. William Wrigley Jr bought the Angels in 1921 and built the stadium in 1925. Ownership was transferred to his Santa Catalina Island Company in 1932. From 1941 to 1957 the club was owned by the Chicago National League ball club, the Chicago Cubs (owned by Wrigley). In 1926, Cubs Park in Chicago also become known as Wrigley Field. Both stadiums were designed by Zachary Taylor Davis.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. — The original marker is now located on Catalina
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 4, 2023
2. Wrigley Field Marker
The marker is in the foreground at far right.
courtesy Western Publishing & Novelty Co.
3. Wrigley Field in Los Angeles
The stadium opened in 1925 and was demolished in 1969.
Photographed By Craig Baker
4. Original Marker - 1926
“This tower was erected by Wm. Wrigley Jr. in honor of the baseball players who gave or risked their lives in the defence of their country in the Great World War, Jan 15, 1926.” (This marker is now on Catalina Island).
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2023. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on November 21, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on July 5, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
