Venberg Building - Glendora, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 34° 08.175 W 117° 51.920
11S E 420215 N 3777601
This sign is located in downtown Glendora, CA.
Waymark Code: WM9V9R
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/30/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member monkeys4ever
Views: 1

"Now occupied by Andrew's Inc., this structure housed the first department store in Glendora. Arthur Venberg was an early Glendora merchant who began his business in the Mathews and Wamsley building at Meda and Glendora Ave. The Venberg Building was constructed in 1925 at a cost of 25,00. This structure is representative of many commercial building throughout foothill communities during the 1900-1930 era."
Group that erected the marker: Glendora Historical Society

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
108 N Glendora Ave
Glendora, CA USA


URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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