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| Landmark #716 | Los Angeles County | Visited: June 19, 2011 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque marking the site of D.W. Griffith’s filmmaking ranch! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Originally part of the San Fernando Mission lands, this ranch was purchased by David Wark Griffith, revered pioneer of silent motion pictures, in 1912. It provided the locale for many western thrillers, including Custer’s Last Stand, and was the inspiration for the immortal production, Birth of a Nation. In 1948 it was acquired by Fritz B. Burns, who has perpetuated the Griffith name in memory of the great film pioneer.
OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 12685 Foothill Blvd at Vaughn St San Fernando, CA 91342 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~23mi (38km) — 0.4hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |