This is my town. I live here.
I was thinking of putting together a list of famous or super accomplished people who live or have lived in Monrovia. I do these weird searches every so often trying to find things related to our town, and come across some interesting tidbits from time to time. Who can get the list started?
Here is a photo of Upton Sinclair's old house submitted by reader Linda Taubenreuther. Thank you Linda!
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Here's a great Flickr pic of the inside of the Canadian Cafe. I still haven't eaten there. One of these days...
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Here's a fine photo of the Aztec Hotel patio I spotted on Flickr. Funny, even though I've poked around there a few times I never noticed this mural. It looks great in this pic—so dimensional!
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I'm sorry to report that Old Town's Thai restaurant, Sweet Garlic, is closing its doors and moving to a Pasadena location. I tried to order something them last night and they said that irreconcilable differences with their landlord prevents them from staying. I'm so sad to see them go because I rather liked both the food and the decor. All in all a pleasant and taseful place.
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This just looked so snuggly to me in a weird way. I do love fieldstones, no matter what they are doing.
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Something about this makeshift doorway struck me...if you don't have a doorway, well, just cut a hole in the wall....
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One thing Monrovia has an abundance of is hair salons. Sometimes they are even next door to one another. I'm telling you, seems that everyone in town should have fabulous hair...
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...Colorado....I like the pattern on this wall. Think this little apartment building was erected in the 50s?
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I love this old-fashioned business (and sign!) as it reminds me of times past. I wonder how long they have been there? Should be in a Raymond Chandler story...
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Just another night at the wine bar... :) Proprietor Tom Dugan at right.
I tasted a bit of Archipel tonight. It's a blend of Merlot and Cab. Would be divine with a big juicy steak!
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This quirky abode looks designed for living above and working below, but it's not currently occupied by a business, only residents from what I can tell. It looks to be an original structure from the "old" days, but I can't say for sure. Does anyone know what it used to be?
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In addition to Rudy's, this is one of my favorite places for impromptu Mexican dining. The folks that work here are super friendly and I can bring my dog for outside dining! It's not fancy but the food is good. Also, since it is on a sidestreet, it's much quieter than eating on Myrtle.
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I had a real good experience with these guys. I needed a tire patch and they did it right away and were very reasonable.
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Pearl Village is not exactly Monrovia...but I have had this idea in my head for the last several days about creating a virtual 3D version of Monrovia in Second Life. I have been venturing into Second Life from time to time, and when I heard that the Swedish Embassy is currently building a 3D version of themselves to put into Second Life, it got me thinking. Why couldn't Monrovia do the same thing?
For those of you unfamiliar with Second Life, it is a virtual 3D world that seems sort of endless. You create a character (avatar) for yourself once you have downloaded the software and created a name (ID) for yourself. After that it takes about an hour to sort out the movement controls and the adjustments to your character...but you can travel freely throughout...and talk with people from all over the world.
Today I got to practice my Italian with a woman who teaches Greek in Northern Italy. Kind of trippy, when you think about it. My character, Alexa Brissot, is fond of all things Victorian and Steampunk, and has been visiting old English Villages lately. I'd like her to be able to walk around Monrovia and chat with all the folks there. So why not step outside my door. Well, there's that, too. :)
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Wow...one of my favorite homes in Monrovia is for sale...for 1.3 million. Seems like a steal for all that house!
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Here's one of the more popular Mexican restaurants in town, Rudy's. They've recently expanded and have a bar and banquet area in the next room. Decent food and fast, polite service.
Notice the new plantings in the foreground along with the rennovated sidewalk and pretty black cobblestone style cross walk.
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