Old Town Monrovia At Lunch Time

It was a beautiful day today.  This was supposed to be a bright, sunny view of downtown Monrovia at lunchtime anchored by the fountain in library park.  Instead, I got this using a point and shoot camera on the wrong setting.  I kinda like it.

AAArdvark's

I'm not too familiar with this company.  According to the website, they have a warehouse already in Monrovia and are now opening a storefront here in the 400 block of Myrtle Ave.

Trader Joe's

I'm surprised I hadn't posted this before.  The home store in the home town of Trader Joe's.
Located in the Huntington Oaks Shopping Center at 604 W. Huntington Dr.  Monrovia, CA.

Sun On A Cloudy Day

This time it isn't a reflection.  The sun looking perfectly round through the clouds.

The Sun Reflected

This one goes along with the photo posted last Friday.  The sun showing through the clouds reflected in a puddle of water.

Middle Of The Road

One of the more unusual parking lanes in town. I'm guessing that since there is a limited amount of street parking here on auto row, and the road is wide enough and one way, a parking lane was placed down the center of the street.
Through traffic down the left side, those looking to park down the right.

Paved Paradise And Put Up A Parking Lot

Neighborhood Conference Panorama

A quick panorama of the Monrovia Area Partnership Neighborhood Conference today in Library Park.

Reflection Of A Clearing Storm

Going with something a little more abstract today.  This is a reflection in a puddle of water of the latest rain clouds breaking up.

Monrovia Area Partnership Neighborhood Conference

Free event this Saturday April 24th from 11am to 3pm in Library Park.

Herzenberg Building

It wasn't so much the building as the clock that caught my eye.  I thought I'd get home, do a search for "Herzenberg Building" and get some interesting info to add to the post.  I found nothing.  Anyone know who Herzenberg is/was.  Any interesting history connected to the building?

The Cave

In Canyon Park.

The Market Grill

One of the hottest spots in town.  Go for lunch and you'll be in line with a who's who of Monrovians.
Small place, friendly people, great food (I'm personally working my way through the sandwich menu).
...and the desserts.

525 S. Shamrock Ave.  Monrovia, CA - Across the street from Recreation Park.  Enter through the market.
Open 11-7 Monday thru Saturday.  Closed Sunday.  Cash only.
Follow along on their Facebook page for the soup of the day, desserts and info.
Yelp reviews.

Triple Falls

X Marks The Spot

T Phillips Alehouse And Grill - Monrovia, CA

*Update 04/27/2010:  Now Open!

Located at 601 S. Myrtle Ave. in Old Town Monrovia.  Corner of Myrtle Ave. and Colorado Blvd.

No official opening date but according to their Facebook page they are getting their final inspections done and are looking at next week sometime.  The waiting is the hardest part, isn't it?

Check them out and follow along on their website and Facebook page.

Waterfall

Taken last Monday in Monrovia Canyon Park after a bit of rain and the water flow is slightly more than usual.

Railway Signal Light

Big Leaf Maple

In Monrovia Canyon Park.

Sunlight Falls

The waterfall in Monrovia Canyon Park as the sun broke through the clouds for a few seconds in the morning.  Sometimes it's all about being in the right place at the right time.

Hazy Sun

Shop In Monrovia Banner

One of the new banners promoting the ShopInMonrovia.com website and promoting the benefits of shopping in town.  This one is right outside City Hall.

Hanging Around Old Town

If these photos look familiar it's because they've each had their day here on Gem City Images.  They are six of my black and white images of the old Monrovia train depot and were chosen by a designer working on the Paragon at Old Town development.  This is the first public display of prints of my images that I'm aware of and, as you can see, I had to take a photo.

If you find yourself in the area, stop by and have a look.  They are on display inside the new leasing office in the Paragon at Old Town building at 700 S. Myrtle Ave. in Monrovia.

Pioneer Point Buffet And Grill - Update 04/08/2010

Still working hard on the interior and they've added a covered wagon to the front exterior facing Huntington Dr.

Hiking

From 2005.

Twisting Tree

Sculpture - Paragon At Old Town

And the answer to Friday's teaser. This is the new sculpture on the corner of Myrtle and Olive Avenues. It is inspired by the old Red Cars that were very popular here in the early 1900's.

Why a Red Car? Check this out:

The largest apartments in the development are named "Huntington" after Henry Huntington. Henry Huntington established the Pacific Electric Railway, also known as the Red Cars. The site of the Paragon development is on the former site of the Monrovia Red Car station.

Pretty cool.

This photo was taken prior to the ribbon cutting, that's why the landscaping is not quite complete yet.

Happy Easter 2010

New: The Old Town Monrovia Gateway

Just installed last Thursday over the intersection of Myrtle and Walnut Avenues at the south end of Old Town Monrovia.  The new Paragon At Old Town development is on the right.

The plaque on the gateway post reads:

"The Old Town Monrovia Gateway was presented to the City of Monrovia by Urban Housing Group as part of the Art in Public Places Program 2010"  General Contractor: Western National Contractors.

Ribbon Cutting - Paragon At Old Town

Here's a little teaser photo of a small part of the new sculpture outside the Paragon At Old Town building.

According to the City Manager's report, the ribbon cutting is scheduled for 11 am today (Friday 4/2).  Stop by for the ceremony or stop by anytime to see the new sculpture (in its entirety) and the new archway over Myrtle Ave. welcoming everyone to Old Town Monrovia.

April 2010 City Daily Photo Theme Day: Red

A literal interpretation.  Half of the sign on the local Red Lobster restaurant.

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