Pasadena Robinson Memorial

Historical marker location:

1100 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, California

( Marker is on North Garfield Avenue, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1997

Jackie and Mack Robinson. Bronze Scultpures, 9 ft by 6 ft by 7 ft, 2,700 lbs each.

In 1965, the Watts Riots erupted in Los Angeles after a police officer arrested a Black man for drunk driving. The six-day riot resulted in 34 deaths, over 1,000 injuries, and $40 million in property damage. The Watts Riots were a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement and helped to spark a nationwide conversation about race relations.