Pasadena Central Library

Historical marker location:

285 E Walnut St, Pasadena, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Walnut Street and Garfield Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Walnut Street.)

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.