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Duarte Chapel Inn

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Artist
Justine Wishek
Description
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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62W
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School

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Artist
Edna Lenz
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Temple School (El Monte) -- This, the first El Monte schoolhouse, was unique because it was surrounded by a high fence to keep out intruders. The original school bell was brought around the Horn in 1878.
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Edna Lenz
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Temple School (El Monte) -- This, the first El Monte schoolhouse, was unique because it was surrounded by a high fence to keep out intruders. The original school bell was brought around the Horn in 1878.
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22L
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Schools

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Artist
Edna Lenz
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Arcadia's First School -- This converted packing shed donated by Lucky Baldwin, was located on the northeast corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive, and opened as a school in 1903 with 58 students. Arcadia students had been attending schools in Monrovia, Sierra Madre and Chapman.
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Edna Lenz
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Arcadia's First School -- This converted packing shed donated by Lucky Baldwin, was located on the northeast corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive, and opened as a school in 1903 with 58 students. Arcadia students had been attending schools in Monrovia, Sierra Madre and Chapman.
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