A rustic bridge in City Park in 1912, a page from the 1912 Monrovia Board of Trade brochure - "Monrovia Illustrated." It was called City Park before it had a library on it. Now, of course, it is called Library Park. From the Ella Long collection. See full details here.
For more historic photos and papers, see the Monrovia Historical Society’s complete Legacy Project collection here. Learn more about the Monrovia Historical Society here.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
The webpage to help solve the crime is here.
The gofundme page is here.
- Brad Haugaard
Baker's property, which held two historic Monrovia homes, was purchased by Saxony Design Build, a Monrovia company that specializes in historic restoration. The company added a third historic-style home at the south end of the property on the east side of Ivy just south of Lemon.
According to the website, WhatNow.com, the restaurant, which will be in the middle of the three homes on the property, will have a nostalgic atmosphere and serve small plates for brunch and dinner - "French bistro meets Southern influence." Plus beer, wine and cocktails.
- Brad Haugaard
The Interfaith Council of Monrovia and the Monrovia Ministerial Association will hold a National Day of Prayer gathering at Library Park on May 7 at noon. The event includes prayer for local and national leaders. All are welcome.
- Brad Haugaard
The Monroe Elementary PTA annual silent auction is open for bidding here. Everything from a vacation in Bali to being City Manager for a Day. New items will be added through April 24 at 6:30 p.m., when bidding closes. Winners will be notified through the auction site.
- Brad Haugaard
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2070 will host a BBQ and Car Show on June 13 at the post, at the corner of Chestnut and Magnolia. Ribs, chicken, hot links, potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw, and corn muffins. Pre-ordered meals are $20; advance sales begin May 1.
- Brad Haugaard
The Monrovia Historical Museum will hold a grand opening for its new, free exhibit, "Engines of Change: How Transportation Shaped Monrovia," on April 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. The exhibit explores how transportation shaped the city and includes a Route 66 display. Live music by The Houston Trio, Good Humor ice cream bars, and a Helms Truck serving donuts. After the opening there will be a cruise tracing two historic Route 66 alignments through Monrovia.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Historical Society president Sandy Burud has been named Older Monrovian of the Year by the Monrovia City Council. The award honors an involved Monrovia resident age 60 or older.
- Brad Haugaard
The five Monrovia elementary school campuses will be open to the public during non-school hours. During the school year, campuses are open on weekdays from 6 p.m. until sunset; on non-school days, from sunrise to sunset. Dogs allowed on leash, no alcoholic beverages, no portable BBQs, and no smoking.
- Brad Haugaard
New art to be unveiled for Artist Reception at Community Center, April 24
Game Night for Adults at the Library, April 24
Trip planned to Renaissance Pleasure Faire on April 25
MAP Neighborhood Conference at Second Baptist Church, Apr. 25
Neighborhood Conference: AI made simple, civic leadership, Route 66, etc., April 25
Quiet library time for neurodivergent children. April 25
Learn to draw manga characters at the Library, April 25
Monrovia Garden Club program on plant reproduction, April 27
Free class on making art with found items, April 29
New exhibit coming on 'How Transportation Shaped Monrovia,' April 30
Trivia night for adults at the Library, May 1
Children's crafts at the Library, May 2
Veterans movie night at the Library, May 2
Classic Car Show at Recreation Park, May 3
Femineer program to host showcase at high school May 4
Blood drive at Monrovia Public Library, May 5
Monrovia Reads fundraiser May 7›Monrovia Reads annual fundraiser, May 7 at 6 p.m.
Trip planned to see Sound of Music May 8
Unity Center needs volunteers for big May 9 food drive
Monrovia Fire & Rescue pancake breakfast, May 9
- Brad Haugaard
A couple Monrovia bear cubs caused their mama - and Pasadena Humane workers - some trouble; one got stuck up a tree for three days and the other got stuck in a storm drain. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
