Hancock Park
La Brea Pits
Presented to
The Citizens of Los Angeles County
In December 1916 by
Captain Allan Hancock
With a request that the scientific
features be preserved
First historic reference to the tar pools
Recorded in the diary of Caspar dePortola'
In August 3, 1769
Originally a portion of the Rancho LaBrea
Granted by Governor Alvarado 1840
Marker is on Wilshire Blvd, on the left when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
