Bogdanovich Park

A parcel of land in San Pedro, California was dedicated as a public park. The city of Los Angeles named that park in honor of a man who made an indelible contribution to the economic and social development of the Harbor Area. He was a giant in the fishing industry. He was one of the founders and president of the Dalmatian-American Club in San Pedro. In both fields he made his mark.  Martin J. Bogdanovich justly deserved this honor. Martin J. Bogdanovich, an immigrant of Croatian descent, was born on the island of Vis, Dalmatia in 1882. He founded the French Sardine Company, one of the largest of its kind California, and later founded the Star-Kist Tuna Company. which is known worldwide. (Verlich, E. 1986)