ANSWER: Shown in the picture is the memorial, Campo de Cahuenga, scene of the signing of the Treaty of Cahuenga by Lt. Col. John C. Fremont of the U.S. Army and Gen Andres Pico of the Mexican forces. By this treaty, signed Jan. 13, 1847, the United States acquired California. This memorial building and courtyard are at 3919 Lankershim Blvd., near the Los Angeles River and across the street from Universal City.
Dedication ceremony of a bronze plaque for the signing of the Treaty of Cahuenga written by Jessie Benton Frémont at Campo De Cahuenga. Members stand in front of the plaque, which hangs from the wall of a building. In the background are the California state flag and American flag. It was a gift of the California History and Landmarks Club, the Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden West, and the Ebell Club. Location: 3919 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood. Campo De Cahuenga is Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #29.