Historical Marker
Hancock Park
Historical marker location:
5801 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
( Marker is at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Curson Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Wilshire Boulevard.)
Marker installed: 1940
La Brea Pits.
During World War II, California was home to several important military installations, including Naval Station Pearl Harbor and the Los Alamos National Laboratory. The state's aircraft manufacturing industry also played a crucial role in the war effort.