About Chatsworth Historical Monuments
Pioneer Church
L.A. Historical Monument 14. Located at 22601 Lassen Street. The Oakwood Memorial Park or Pioneer Church was built in 1903 and is the oldest public building in Chatsworth. It is one of the few New England architectures left in Southern California.
The Munch Box
L.A. Historical Monument 750. Located at 21532 Devonshire St. Opened in 1956, the Munch Box is the classic 1950’s style hamburger stand. It was destined for destruction when it was made a monument in 2003.
Historic Acre
L.A. Historical Monument 133. Located at 10385 Shadow Oak Dr., Chatsworth Park South. The Virginia Watson Museum and Gardens is typical of ranch cottages built by homesteaders. Open 1st Sunday each month 1-4pm. (818) 882-5614.
Chatsworth Nature Preserve Kiln
L.A. Historical Monument 141. Located on Valley Circle Blvd and Woolsey Canyon, in the Nature Preserve. The Chatsworth Nature Preserve Kiln was used to make bricks and tiles for the San Fernando Mission. Not open to the public.
Stage Coach Trail
L.A. Historical Monument 92. Located in the Santa Susana Mountain Park, the picturesque Stage Coach Trail dates from the 1860’s and linked Los Angeles, Encino, Simi Valley and Ventura.
Olive Trees
LA Historic Monument 49. Native to the Eastern Medditerranean, olive trees were introduced to California by Franciscan Missionaries. These trees approximate the age of Chatsworth itself, having been planted in the latter part of the 19th century.
Stoney Point
LA Historic Monument 132. A natural site considered one of the most picturesque areas in Los Angeles, also popular with rock climbers. Chatsworth is known for its equestrian heritage.
Harvester Barn
L.A. Historical Monument 645. The birthplace of the T.V. sensation Mr. Ed, Harvester Farms site was the original headquarters of the Palomino Horse Association of America.