

Birth: 1887
Death: Feb. 26, 1964
Entrepreneur. Earl Bell Gilmore was the son of Arthur F. Gilmore, founder of Gilmore Oil Company in Los Angeles. Besides expanding the oil company, Gilmore built the first race track designed specifically for midget racers. He also sponsored Indy cars, and in 1987 was inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame. Last, but not least, in 1934 Gilmore built the famous Los Angeles Farmer's Market next to his home at 3rd and Fairfax, and today it is one of the premier tourist attractions in L.A.
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery Los Angeles Los Angeles County California, USA Plot: Section G, Lot 122
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February 17, 1887
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Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States
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1964 |
February 26, 1964
Age 77
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Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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