Glendora Land Office

This building was constructed in 1887 at the southeast corner of Vista Bonita and Leadora (see #22). In about 1904 it was moved to the northeast corner of Michigan (Glendora) and Meda Avenues when Michigan (Glendora) Avenue was established as Glendora’s main business street. It was moved a third time to this location prior to 1920 and converted to a residence, having apparently lost its spire in the process.

This building has the distinction of being one of the many original buildings in the city. It has been moved multiple times to stay in the center of the city and accessible to all residents. The building was moved by horse and wagon when it was eventually changed into a private residence. The Glendora Land office contains lots of Glendora history, probably more than any other building in the city. It sold the first lots in the city, housed the First National Bank, was a butcher shop, a Red Cross station during World War I, and was a private residence for many families.

City of Glendora/Local History Trivia. Accessed March 30th 2022. https://www.cityofglendora.org/departments-services/library/about-us/history-of-glendora/local-history-trivia.

Battler, Bobbie. Remember When.... Glendora, CA. 1985.