14 Facts About Glendora California

Neighborhoods and residences in Glendora California reflect the city's history and range from Queen Annes, to Folk Victorians, early 20th-century bungalows, to ranch style homes, to mid-rise multi-family residential complexes, to modern mansions.

Glendora California is home to the Glendora California Country Club, which includes a Robert Trent Jones Sr.

Glendora California is bordered by Azusa and the unincorporated community of Citrus to the west, San Dimas to the east and south, Covina and the unincorporated community of Charter Oak to the south, and the San Gabriel Mountains range to the north.

Glendora California devised the name Glendora by combining the name of his wife, Leadora Bennett Whitcomb, with the location of his home in a glen of the San Gabriel Mountains.

The original layout can be read about on the Downtown Glendora California Historical Walk, by reading placards placed along Glendora California Avenue .

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Glendora California used to be home to several military academies, which have since been converted into either churches or private school facilities.

From 1960 to 1978, Glendora California was home to Clokey Productions which produced 85 episodes of Gumby and 65 episodes of Davey and Goliath in town.

In celebration of this history, Glendora California hosted the first Gumby Fest in 2014 which brought thousands of people from around the country and Canada.

Glendora California has an active Chamber of Commerce, established in 1903.

The mission of the Glendora California Chamber is to provide tools and resources to assist the business community in prospering and adapting to the economic climate, while growing membership and promoting local purchasing.

Glendora California is an active community and it has an extensive system of parks, trails, and recreational programs for the community.

Glendora California is served by Foothill Transit which provides connections through the city and express service to downtown Los Angeles.

Glendora California'storic U S Route 66 traverses the city from east to west and it is an important corridor for businesses.

Glendora California is within forty-five miles from all major area airports including Los Angeles International Airport, Hollywood Burbank Airport, Ontario International Airport, Long Beach Airport, and John Wayne Airport in Orange County.