Mission Bells (San Gabriel Mission) -- Brought from Spain for the belfry (campanario), the bells, in their rope-worn niches, are still used on occasion.
Mission Bells (San Gabriel Mission) -- Brought from Spain for the belfry (campanario), the bells, in their rope-worn niches, are still used on occasion.
Dona Eulalia Perez -- Housekeeper of the San Gabriel Mission from 1821 to 1835, this charitable lady kept the keys of the storehouses, soap house and olive mill ...apportioned the daily rations to the Indian workers ...instructed the neophytes in the culinary arts... and was an accomplished nurse a…
Dona Eulalia Perez -- Housekeeper of the San Gabriel Mission from 1821 to 1835, this charitable lady kept the keys of the storehouses, soap house and olive mill ...apportioned the daily rations to the Indian workers ...instructed the neophytes in the culinary arts... and was an accomplished nurse and midwife." She lived to be 110, and was buried at the Mission.
Las Tunas Adobe -- Reputed to be the oldest adobe dwelling in California. It was occupied by the Padres during the construction of the San Gabriel Mission.
Las Tunas Adobe -- Reputed to be the oldest adobe dwelling in California. It was occupied by the Padres during the construction of the San Gabriel Mission.
Old Mill (El Molino Viejo) -- This, San Marino's oldest (circa 1812) and most historic building, was the first grist mill in California. It was soon abandoned because water spiraling up the shaft dampened the grain and the meal could not be stored there.
Old Mill (El Molino Viejo) -- This, San Marino's oldest (circa 1812) and most historic building, was the first grist mill in California. It was soon abandoned because water spiraling up the shaft dampened the grain and the meal could not be stored there.
Hugo Reid Family -- This statue of the Hugo Reid family originally located in Arcadia County Park was moved to the exterior of the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum in 2003.
Hugo Reid Family -- This statue of the Hugo Reid family originally located in Arcadia County Park was moved to the exterior of the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum in 2003.
Dalton Adobe -- Captain Henry Dalton, a prosperous Englishman, was one of the few settlers who purchased his land grant. He is reputed to have paid $125,000 for the "Rancho de Azusa" land, and in 1844 built this adobe on it in Azusa Canyon.
Dalton Adobe -- Captain Henry Dalton, a prosperous Englishman, was one of the few settlers who purchased his land grant. He is reputed to have paid $125,000 for the "Rancho de Azusa" land, and in 1844 built this adobe on it in Azusa Canyon.
Dibble House -- Built in 1855, this two-storied structure is notable because it was made of bricks from a kiln on the rancho, and was one of the first Southern California dwellings to have been influenced by eastern U.S. architecture. Located in what is now La Puente, it was razed to make room for …
Dibble House -- Built in 1855, this two-storied structure is notable because it was made of bricks from a kiln on the rancho, and was one of the first Southern California dwellings to have been influenced by eastern U.S. architecture. Located in what is now La Puente, it was razed to make room for a housing tract.
End of Stagecoach Line -- The "Old Spanish Trail" into California was used by many early pioneers who came to California via the southern route; the trail ended on what is now Valley Boulevard in El Monte. According to legend, the large oak was known as "Hangman's Tree."
End of Stagecoach Line -- The "Old Spanish Trail" into California was used by many early pioneers who came to California via the southern route; the trail ended on what is now Valley Boulevard in El Monte. According to legend, the large oak was known as "Hangman's Tree."
Encanto Restaurant -- Originally El Encanto Inn, this building, which is still standing in San Gabriel Canyon north of Azusa, exemplifies early California architecture. It is one of the oldest restaurants in the area.
Encanto Restaurant -- Originally El Encanto Inn, this building, which is still standing in San Gabriel Canyon north of Azusa, exemplifies early California architecture. It is one of the oldest restaurants in the area.
Monroe House -- This is the home (known as The Oaks) of William Newton Monroe, a Los Angeles Councilman, who in 1886 bought 60 acres as a townsite and laid out the town of Monrovia, which was incorporated in 1887. It was located on Primrose Avenue.
Monroe House -- This is the home (known as The Oaks) of William Newton Monroe, a Los Angeles Councilman, who in 1886 bought 60 acres as a townsite and laid out the town of Monrovia, which was incorporated in 1887. It was located on Primrose Avenue.
Donkey Streetcar (Monrovia) -- This is the famous streetcar that went between the center of town and the Santa Fe station. The donkey pulled it uphill, then rode downgrade on the rear platform.
Donkey Streetcar (Monrovia) -- This is the famous streetcar that went between the center of town and the Santa Fe station. The donkey pulled it uphill, then rode downgrade on the rear platform.
La Vista Grande Hotel -- One of Monrovia's several early hotels, La Vista Grande "enjoyed much activity" and was used as a town meeting place for a number of years before it was destroyed by fire.
La Vista Grande Hotel -- One of Monrovia's several early hotels, La Vista Grande "enjoyed much activity" and was used as a town meeting place for a number of years before it was destroyed by fire.
The Short Line -- This railway line ran one train a day each way between Los Angeles and Pasadena, and became famous in the 1920's when it was used in "The Perils of Pauline," (Pearl White silent-movie serial), and many other silent movies.
The Short Line -- This railway line ran one train a day each way between Los Angeles and Pasadena, and became famous in the 1920's when it was used in "The Perils of Pauline," (Pearl White silent-movie serial), and many other silent movies.
Lima Hotel -- Still standing on Lima Street in Sierra Madre, this Victorian style hotel built in 1887 was converted to a convalescent home. (In 1954 it was used in the film, "The Seven Little Foys," starring Bob Hope.)
Lima Hotel -- Still standing on Lima Street in Sierra Madre, this Victorian style hotel built in 1887 was converted to a convalescent home. (In 1954 it was used in the film, "The Seven Little Foys," starring Bob Hope.)
Congregational Church (Sierra Madre) -- Still standing at 170 West Sierra Madre Boulevard in Sierra Madre, and in use, this is one of the few existing 19th century Protestant churches in the area that was patterned after the standard architectural style of the old New England churches.
Congregational Church (Sierra Madre) -- Still standing at 170 West Sierra Madre Boulevard in Sierra Madre, and in use, this is one of the few existing 19th century Protestant churches in the area that was patterned after the standard architectural style of the old New England churches.
Baldwin Memories -- These Baldwin artifacts, which represent items belonging to Lucky Baldwin and his wife Jennie Dexter, reportedly used to be on display in the Queen Anne Cottage. They include a solid gold horseshoe, pure gold nuggets, one of Baldwin's first watches, satin slippers and kid gloves.
Baldwin Memories -- These Baldwin artifacts, which represent items belonging to Lucky Baldwin and his wife Jennie Dexter, reportedly used to be on display in the Queen Anne Cottage. They include a solid gold horseshoe, pure gold nuggets, one of Baldwin's first watches, satin slippers and kid gloves.
Baldwin Coach Barn -- Built in 1880, this barn housed Lucky Baldwin's carriage horses in stalls of redwood and cedar, with elaborate ironwork. It was restored in 1958 and still stands in the Arboretum.
Baldwin Coach Barn -- Built in 1880, this barn housed Lucky Baldwin's carriage horses in stalls of redwood and cedar, with elaborate ironwork. It was restored in 1958 and still stands in the Arboretum.
Hugo Reid Adobe (Before Restoration) --Built in 1840, the Hugo Reid Adobe was the first permanent structure built on Rancho Santa Anita. It was here, overlooking the lake where Hugo Reid had built his adobe some 70 years previously, that Lucky Baldwin died in 1909. In 1959-60, the Adobe was restore…
Hugo Reid Adobe (Before Restoration) --Built in 1840, the Hugo Reid Adobe was the first permanent structure built on Rancho Santa Anita. It was here, overlooking the lake where Hugo Reid had built his adobe some 70 years previously, that Lucky Baldwin died in 1909. In 1959-60, the Adobe was restored. It remains where it has always been, just south of the lake in what is now the Arboretum.