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| Landmark #947 | Los Angeles County | Visited: November 13, 2011 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | There is a plaque at the entrance of the Department of Youth Authority complex! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: The March 11, 1889 Act of the California Legislature authorized the establishment of a school for juvenile offenders. Dedication and laying of cornerstone was done by Governor R. W. Waterman on February 12, 1890. Officially opened as “Whittier State School” for boys and girls on July 1, 1891. Girls were transferred in 1916 and only boys have been in residence since that time. Renamed “Fred C. Nelles School for Boys” in 1941 (“For Boys” was dropped around 1970). This school has been in continuous operation serving the needs of juvenile offenders since 1891.
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: Department of the Youth Authority entrance 11850 E Whittier Blvd Whittier, CA 90601 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~17mi (28km) — 0.3hrs |
| When should I go? | Swing by the plaque any time you like, but since you’re by a heavily secured facility, try not to act suspicious! |