Articles

This frolic with the rock in the distance may have been taken by Howard arden Edwards a local artist and designer. (unknown-ERVHS)

Ersatz ‘Indian’ actors pose on the Eagle Rock on a movie shoot around 1920. The scale of the caves on the rock’s side is evident. (Marc Wanamaker-Bison Archives)

The “W” car trolley line was extended into the canyon in 1910 to transport materials for the Pacific Power and Light receiving station. Southern California Edison now owns the station. (ERVHS-Danny Howard Collection)

The earliest known photograph of the valley of the rock Circa 1895. The dirt road is now Figueroa Street. In the distance is the Stewart ranch house and a row of tents, perhaps health seekers hear for the beneficial climate. (Los Angeles County Museum)

In 1996 the Eagle Rock High school cheerleaders Peggy Vadillo, Desirae Ortiz, Ivy Donaldson, and Elizabeth Cordero graced a day long celebration of the dedication of the Eagle Rock as a park. (John Miller Photograph-ERVHS)

The rock was finally purchased from owner/developer Fredric A. Heim by the City of Los Angeles in 1995 for $699,000. Funds raised by the community were saved and used later for a down payment on the Eagle Rock Canyon trail by the Collaborative Eagle Rock Beautiful. (Summit Niche)

This support sticker was widely distributed and many local organizations participated enthusiastically in the fundraising efforts. (ERVHS)

A proposal by developer Kenneth Bank in 1987 to build condominiums on a site between the rock and the 134 off-ramp stimulated considerable local opposition. As the rock was privately owned, development could not be easily prevented. A movement to “Save the Rock” was re-energized. (probably Joe Friezer photograph-Eagle Rock Sentinel)

Feeling that the rock was in danger, the community rallied and was rewarded by designation as Los Angeles City Historic Cultural Monument #10 in 1962. Alice Dirks Moore was a leader in this campaign. (probably Joe Friezer photograph-Eagle Rock Sentinel)

An elaborate resort area and hotel were proposed below the rock by “Capitalist” Alonzo C. Mather in 1933. Although the concept was locally applauded, the times prevented progress on the project. (Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce brochure-ERVHS)