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Glendora Extended Historical Walking Tour
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City Hall was constructed in a mixed neoclassical/ Italianate style in 1922 (the cornerstone was laid in 1921) to replace the previous city hall on Glendora Avenue and to accommodate the needs of a growing community. It is a large white two-story Spanish style structure with a red tile roof. This building continues to serve the community today as the City Hall. An addition has been added on the east side to house the Council Chambers and the community services offices.


Alfred Wrea and Charles E. Garstang constructed Glendora City Hall, located at 116 E. Foothill and the corner of Glendora Ave., in a mixed neoclassical/Italianate style.

Building, Tire, Window, Sky

Looking west on Foothill Blvd., just east of Michigan Ave. as two vehicles approach the intersection. City Hall can be seen on the north side of Foothill (between the two trees), with the short-lived Glendora Bank and Mission Theater farther back. In the distance, seen across Foothill Blvd., was an electrically lighted sign welcoming all visitors to this lovely city. This photo was taken in the late 1920s.

Building, Sky, Tree, Tire

Glendora City Hall as it appears today.

Plant, Sky, Property, Window

When built in 1922 the City Hall contained a jail, library, and administrative offices and the council chambers also served as the local municipal court. Volunteer fire department facilities were located on the west side and to the rear of the building. The building was constructed for about $40,000 with money partly raised by a bond issue approved by voters in a 1920 election. A reception for the opening of the new building occurred on April 1st, 1922 where the Woman's Club of Glendora welcomed guests to inspect the new bulding from top to bottom.

At one time an old cannon graced the front lawn, but unfortunately it was donated to the war effort and used as scrap metal. There is also a time capsule buried in City Hall's front lawn that is opened every 25 years.

Ryfle, Steve. "Celebrating a grand old building." San Gabriel Valley Tribune April 5th 1997. .

Battler, Bobby. "City Hall's history dates back to 1913." Glendora Press (Glendora) February 6th 1992. .

Kobzeff, Mildred. The Annals of City Hall. The Glendoran. March 1st 1996.

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https://www.cityofglendora.org/departments-services/planning