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| Landmark #972 | Los Angeles County | Visited: April 21, 2011 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | The largest enclosed structure without walls in the world, part naval reserve center and part firefighter training center! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Designed as the largest enclosed structure without walls in the world by noted California architects Robert Clements and Associates, this Art Deco building, constructed between 1938 and 1941 by the WPA, is the largest and second-oldest Navy Reserve Center in the United States. It has served as the induction, separation, and training center for more than 100,000 sailors since World War II well as the filming site for countless motion pictures and television shows.
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: 1700 Stadium Way Los Angeles, CA 90012 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~2mi (4km) — 0.1hrs |
| When should I go? | Open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM! |
