Monrovia Historic Preservation Group

Monrovia, California - Incorporated 1887

Please plan to join us for Mother's Day 2008

26th Annual Monrovia Mother's Day Tour

A Stroll Through Time - 1887 - 1939

The Monrovia Historic Preservation Group will again be offering an exclusive tour of private residences in the city of Monrovia . Five homes have been selected in close proximity to each other to allow tour goers the opportunity to experience "time travel" in a unique way. The homes give attendees an opportunity to "stroll through time from 1887 to 1939", the period during which the homes were constructed. Quality craftsmanship and detail are abundant in their construction. The homes also feature well-appointed landscapes which are both relaxing and invigorating, allowing the viewer to get in touch with nature amid the verdant greenery. The home styles were chosen to allow visitors to chronicle Monrovia 's historic development as a foothill community. Vintage cars and period music will accent the viewers' passage through time. Docents stationed throughout the homes will provide additional information about the homes' histories.

On Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11, 2008 , from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., attendees are invited to view the five homes on tour. The homes selected are close to each other to minimize the driving time from house to house.

Tickets can be purchased in advance. They are available in our online store (secure PayPal transaction - small service charge), by mail (see contact us link), and from the following merchants in Monrovia and Pasadena:

- Monrovia Bakery (Myrtle Ave., Monrovia)

- Diron Services (Colorado Blvd., Monrovia)

- Boxx Jewelers (Myrtle Ave., Monrovia)

- Crown City Hardware (Pasadena)

Tickets can also be purchased at the Monrovia Friday Night Festival (MOHPG will have a seller's table) beginning April 25th.

On the day of the tour, tickets may be purchased at the Anderson House Museum (215 E. Lime Ave.) beginning at 9:00 a.m. Your ticket purchase includes a brochure with pictures and histories of the homes and a map (brochures can be picked up at the first home visited). Ticket prices are: adults - $18, seniors (65 and older) - $15; teens (17-13) - $12, and children (12 and under) - free

We offer this opportunity of sharing a pleasant Sunday morning and early afternoon with friends and loved ones or simply by oneself, to experience the opportunity of touring several San Gabriel Valley treasures. All proceeds of the Mother's Day tour support the preservation and conservation efforts of the Monrovia Historic Preservation Group, a non-profit organization.

Come be a part of the fun...

2008 Mother's Day Home Tour Committee!
Anyone interested in joining the tour committee in a leadership or support position is urged to contact one or both of our Tour Committee Chairs - Sylvia Dohnal (lovesdinos@yahoo.com) and Dana Hendrix (jdmhendrix@hotmail.com).

Thank you for visiting our site - and thank you for your support of MOHPG!

Here's a preview of our
2008 Homes

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