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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Arcadia's First Catholic Church -- Originally a packing house, this building, which was moved in 1935 onto what is now the rear of the property of the Church of the Holy Angels on the southeast corner of Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue, served as the first Catholic Church of the Arcadia parish un…
Arcadia's First Catholic Church -- Originally a packing house, this building, which was moved in 1935 onto what is now the rear of the property of the Church of the Holy Angels on the southeast corner of Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue, served as the first Catholic Church of the Arcadia parish until 1939.
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.