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‘History on Display’ to launch Centennial effort
Family fun event to be held Sept. 25 at historic Grapevine
The kick-off event promoting San Gabriel’s 2013 Centennial celebration will take place Sunday, September 25h from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. This free event will be held under the 150 year old grapevine located at 324 S. Mission Drive.
Everyone is invited to look at the historic displays of the Mission Play, the City, schools and churches. Tours of the Mission Playhouse will be provided as well as music and refreshments.
There will also be information about the City’s float entry in the 2013 Tournament of Rose s© Parade and opportunities to volunteer to participate in this very special community-wide celebration.
Participants at the event will have the opportunity to participate in an opportunity drawing for two prime tickets to the Grandaddy of all Bowl Games, the Rose Bowl. In addition to the tickets, located between the 40- and 50-yard line, the ticketholder will receive an RSVP parking pass. The tickets are valued at $350, and will be provided to the recipient in December; for more information, contact Sponsorship Chair Mario De La Torre at mjdelatorre@sgch.org.
Plans for San Gabriel’s 100th anniversary progress
Historical Museum develops Centennial history display
As San Gabriel approaches its Centennial in 2013, this would be a great time to look back at the City’s history with a visit to the San Gabriel Historical Association Museum 546 W. Broadway (open the first Saturday of each month 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. or by appointment at 626.308.3223). Admission is free. Displays focus on the City’s history including the Mission Play, citrus industry, and schools.
In the past year, residents have made some significant donations to the Museum. Connie Rothstein, a long-time teacher in the school district, has provided the Museum many fine photographs, Mission Play artifacts and resource materials. Marion Brittingham shared oral histories her husband Don recorded, as well as City records that trace changes in street names, etc.
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