Portfolio Category: Museum

Again running out of room it was decided to expand the museum in conjunction with Glendora's 100 year celebration, 1887-1987. This is a photograph of the architectural model of the proposed remodel. After raising the money through many fundraisers and hard work, construction began and the official dedication was June 10, 1989. A new room…

Mrs. Chester Ady, First Vice President 1974-75, standing by the Whitcomb desk when it was at the Museum Room in the Glendora Library and Cultural Center

The Museum was remodeled for the 1776-1976 National Bicentennial Celebration. These pictures are from the official dedication on December 4th, 1977. Note that large doors have replaced the windows which had replaced the original large doors. But there is no longer a complete driveway, there is a sidewalk and curb in front of the Museum.…

This photograph of the Museum was taken in 1952, the building was being used by the American Legion Frank J. Gard Post No. 153. The post was started in 1919 and named after the son of Emerson and Laura Gard, who was killed in 1918 at the end of WWl. Also the Church of the…