San pedro, caif you ever saw pearl harbor, the battle of midway, dragnet and other films, chances are you saw parts of fort macarthurs spectacular 20acre national register of historic places site. San pedro fort macarthur military museum california. Fort macarthur museum, san pedro, ca california beaches. They revealed some of the shoot locations as fort macarthur tunnels in san pedro, melrose avenue in koreatown, abbot kinney boulevard in. Fort macarthur gun installation san pedro ca duration. His love of history has led him to volunteer at both the uss iowa and fort macarthur military. The original fort was made of wood and built after the arrival of legazpi and his expedition. Protestant chapel fort macarthur, san pedro, california.
Discovery of old military tunnel delays pools reopening. Exploring the military history of fort macarthur and palos verdes. Fort macarthur book the fort macarthur museum association. July 2017 this is a military time line event fund raiser for the museum. Take a walk back in time and experience old fort macarthur days. His love of history has led him to volunteer at both the uss iowa and fort macarthur military museum.
Fort macarthur military press, san pedro, california, 2002. Located within walking distance of california yacht marina and cabrillo beach, this hotel offers free shuttles within 5 miles, a restaurant and outdoor pool. In 1846 the mexican governor of alta california, pio pico, directed that a 500 varas square of land facing onto san pedro bay be set aside as a government reservation approximately 44. The upper reservation is now a city park san pedro s angels gate park, home of the korean bell of friendship. You can easily spend a leisurely day seeing the sights and exploring what this neighborhood has to offer. To locate the fort macarthur museum just select the map tab above.
The fort macarthur museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the history of fort macarthur, a u. Richard henry dana visited the port several times around 1830 and in his book two years before. Download a copy of the lodging information guest book for more information on. Exploring the military history of fort macarthur and palos. Tune into the travel channel on april 5 as the ghost adventures crew investigates the haunted tunnels of fort macarthur. Ghost adventures to hit fort macarthur in san pedro. Fort macarthur military museum from 19161945, this was the upper reservation of the fort, and operation post for defense of the harbor against enemy attack from the sea. Fort macarthur is now a small wwii museum located in the yawning corridors of an historic coastal defense battery the fort was originally a u. Fort macarthur museum in san pedro, ca is in the california beaches attractions, parks, and things to do category. The fort is named after lieutenant general arthur macarthur. Fort macarthur museum 3601 s gaffey st san pedro, ca festival. Only a few of these tunnels were completed and only those on the upper res. San pedro california, 90731 saturday, february 19, 2011 special exhibits 3pm 5pm music and dancing 5pm 8 pm free parking. It offers 72 nonsmoking units and 4 pet friendly units.
Set in the scenic hillside of angels gate park you will have opportunities to see historic battle reenactments and tour the fort macarthur museum. The history of fort macarthur dates back to an executive order issued september 14, 1888, which set aside a strip of land adjacent to the boundary of. Today, fort san pedro is a museumpark filled up with historical documents, artifacts, sculpture, paintings, century old cannons and a lot more about the history of the fort and how it withstand the test of time. The upper reservation is now a city park san pedros angels gate park, home of the korean bell of friendship. Civil war medal of honor recipient and father of general douglas macarthur. Ghost adventures to hit fort macarthur in san pedro it was just a matter of time. Aviation boulevard, moved to its current location across the street from the aerospace corp. Deep in the earth beneath the hills of san pedro lie cold cement. Fort macarthur museum reception venues san pedro, ca.
The once a year event at the fort macarthur military museum is next week in san pedro, california. Oxygens street art throwdown makes a game of graffiti. Brian clune is a historian and the cofounder of planet paranormal, as well as the author of californias historic haunts and ghosts of the queen mary. Fort macarthur, in san pedro, became the armys major regional induction center after pearl harbor, processing over threequarters of a. Fort macarthur, 3601 s gaffey st, san pedro, ca 2020. To learn more about the museum, visit the fort macarthur web site. Jul 08, 2017 take a walk back in time and experience old fort macarthur days. They revealed some of the shoot locations as fort macarthur tunnels in san pedro, melrose avenue in koreatown, abbot kinney boulevard in venice, venice beach, and north hollywood. Crews excavating the site stumbled upon one of fort macarthurs world war ii military tunnels. Make sure to have all your documentation before entering the base.
Old fort macarthur days in san pedro, fort macarthur museum, saturday, 08. The fort san pedro restoration was a tedious, time and labor consuming project. To restore the fort as close to the original as possible, coral stones which were hauled from under the sea along cebu coastal towns were utilized. Also on point fermin is fort macarthur, once an extensive military reservation. We went to a normal cliffhill and having a good time when we noticed this could be a good place for big artillery stuff to shoot out into the ocean. See 43 photos and 6 tips from 563 visitors to fort macarthur usaf base. There is a huge reenactment living history event plus numerous militaria vendors. Fort macarthur military post tour on veterans day duration. Located on pacific avenue, between 22nd and 36th streets, san pedro. If you want to find things to see and do in the area, you might want to stop in and see world cruise center and aquarium of the pacific. Its walls are 20 feet tall and 8 feet thick, forming a triangle with uneven lengths. The site housed four batteries, each secured under 12 feet of concrete, and with walls from 1630 feet thick.
The 10 best hotels near fort macarthur in san pedro. It is a air force base and i just couldnt get over the view. David appel a sensational arcadia book, fort macarthur, with many photos. Fort macarthur san pedro john clayton checks out the ft macarthur museum in san pedro.
Fort macarthur museum, 3601 s gaffey st, san pedro, ca 2020. Find fort macarthur apartments, condos, town homes, single family homes and much more on trulia. Parts of fort macarthur, battery john barlow and saxton, and the. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Miranda and jr had their wedding reception at fort macarthur in san pedro. Others believe the cold tunnels are haunted by the ghosts of soldiers once stationed there. Exploring the military history of fort macarthur and palos verdes shneer, james on. The wests largest continually running reenactment and living history timeline event. Visiting the korean friendship bell is also timely, as it was the gift of south koreas park chunghee military dictatorship to the us, and in two days, parks daughter becomes south koreas newest president. Designed as a mixedage, multiuse facility, the community center is not only a popular location for military functions, trainings, offsites, retirements, and workshops. If the parade grounds look familiar they have been used for film location in such films as the 6 part miniseries eternity. Crews excavating the site stumbled upon one of fort macarthur s world war ii military tunnels. It is located in the area now called plaza indepedencia, in the pier area of the city. View all hotels near fort mcarthur military museum on tripadvisor.
Years ago, the government decided to transfer the old artifacts of the museum to museo. Crews excavating the site in san pedro stumbled upon the old tunnel. Search 171 rental properties in fort macarthur, california. Fort macarthur museum in san pedro is well worth a visit, with focus on wwii. Deactivated in 1975 but quarters and some other activities remained. The fort macarthur reservations hold an important collection of historical structures. The 10 best hotels near fort macarthur in san pedro, united. San pedro fort macarthur military museum seecalifornia. The museum was established in 1985, and it is housed in the corridors and galleries of historic battery osgoodfarley.
Fort macarthur fort, california, united states britannica. Fort macarthur museum is located in coastal san pedro. Fort macarthur museum is a reception venue in san pedro, ca. Fort macarthur inn is within minutes of cabrillo beach, the aquarium of the pacific, cruise and ferry terminals, the hms queen mary, and the uss iowa. The place certainly shows the turbulent past particularly the fort and cebu city in general.
In the official quartermaster books for the upper reservation these buildings. Oxygens street art throwdown makes a game of graffiti observer. Haunted san pedro haunted america clune, brian, conrad, barry on. Below is a list of the nearest beaches to fort macarthur museum. Now is the time to check with dave oneslager on your groups participation. The fort macarthur reservations hold an important collection of historical structures which. It is also frequently used by television and motion. Nov 12, 2015 miranda and jr had their wedding reception at fort macarthur in san pedro. Fort macarthur the california state military museum. An exciting discovery brought construction to a halt. For reservations, directions, or questions you can call them at 310 2410846. But, like its breathtaking views and beauty situated on a hill overlooking the ocean, thats only part of the story.
Fort san pedro is said to be the oldest and the smallest fort in the philippines, covering an area of 2,025 square meters. Jun 14, 2016 an exciting discovery brought construction to a halt. His son, douglas macarthur, would later command american forces in the pacific during world war ii. Apartments for rent in fort macarthur, ca 171 rentals.
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