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Duarte Chapel Inn

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Justine Wishek
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Chapel Inn (Duarte) -- Built in 1896 of rock construction, this chapel, located on what is now Highway 66 in Duarte, is said to be the third oldest Episcopal church building in California. In 1927 it was deconsecrated and purchased by Clarence Gordon who converted it into a restaurant that became f…
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Justine Wishek
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Chapel Inn (Duarte) -- Built in 1896 of rock construction, this chapel, located on what is now Highway 66 in Duarte, is said to be the third oldest Episcopal church building in California. In 1927 it was deconsecrated and purchased by Clarence Gordon who converted it into a restaurant that became famous for its "excellent food served in a quiet, old-world setting". The building has been torn down.
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Oakwood Hotel. Fairy Land

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Justine Wishek
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Oakwood Hotel -- Entrance to Fairy Land. Construction of Lucky Baldwin's Oakwood Hotel began in June of 1887 on the southwest corner of First Avenue and Santa Clara Street, across the tracks from the Santa Anita Depot. When completed, the two-story brick building contained 35 rooms with verandas r…
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Justine Wishek
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Oakwood Hotel -- Entrance to Fairy Land. Construction of Lucky Baldwin's Oakwood Hotel began in June of 1887 on the southwest corner of First Avenue and Santa Clara Street, across the tracks from the Santa Anita Depot. When completed, the two-story brick building contained 35 rooms with verandas running around both floors. In 1903 it became the first City Government headquarters, and later was the area's sporting center. It was destroyed by fire on November 26, 1911.
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Monrovia. Streetcars

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Justine Wishek
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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.
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Justine Wishek
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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.
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44W
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Monroe, William Newton. Monrovia

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Justine Wishek
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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.
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Justine Wishek
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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.
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Monrovia. Hotels, motels, etc.- La Vista Grande

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Artist
Justine Wishek
Description
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.
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Justine Wishek
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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.
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Baldwin, Clara. Clara Villa

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Justine Wishek
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Clara Villa -- Located on the northwest corner of First Ave and St. Joseph Street. It was owned and operated by Clara Baldwin.
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Justine Wishek
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Clara Villa -- Located on the northwest corner of First Ave and St. Joseph Street. It was owned and operated by Clara Baldwin.
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