George H. Scripps Memorial Marine Biological Laboratory - San Diego, CA
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N 32° 51.902 W 117° 15.245
11S E 476228 N 3636353
The Old Scripps Building, also known as the George H. Scripps Memorial Marine Biological Laboratory, is the oldest oceanographic laboratory in the United States.
Waymark Code: WM12P16
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/24/2020
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The plaque says, "The George H. Scripps Laboratory Designed by Irving Gill Built 1909-1910 The oldest oceanographic laboratory building in the United States. Used for many years as a working laboratory, public aquarium, classroom, and director's office. Many leaders in oceanography received their training here."
Group that erected the marker: Unknown
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
San Diego, CA, USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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