In the 1920s, radio star Will Rogers built a 186-acre Pacific Palisades ranch; after his widow died in 1944, the property became a California state historic park
US News: The Will Rogers State Historic Park in Pacific Palisades, established in honor of the famed radio star and actor, faced irreparable damage after a fire destroyed the iconic Ranch House. Opened to the public after restoration, the park continues to honor Rogers' legacy while offering hiking and outdoor activities.