Group photo (from left) are: Adriana Perez, representing Assemblymember John Harabedian;
Councilmember Edward Belden; Vicky Hansen, Museum Board Member and Exhibit Chair;
Councilmember Dr. Tamala Kelly; Mayor Becky Shevlin; Councilmember Larry Spicer;
City Manager Dylan Feik; and Mayor Pro Tem Sergio Jimenez
Also being acknowledged is Michael Andrews, Museum Board Member
and Route 66 Exhibit Designer (not pictured)
Councilmember Edward Belden; Vicky Hansen, Museum Board Member and Exhibit Chair;
Councilmember Dr. Tamala Kelly; Mayor Becky Shevlin; Councilmember Larry Spicer;
City Manager Dylan Feik; and Mayor Pro Tem Sergio Jimenez
Also being acknowledged is Michael Andrews, Museum Board Member
and Route 66 Exhibit Designer (not pictured)
On April 30, the Monrovia Historical Museum proudly celebrated the grand opening of its newest exhibit,
Engines of Change: How Transportation Shaped Monrovia, featuring a special focus on Route 66 and its impact on our community.
The date was chosen intentionally, as April 30 marks a significant milestone in Route 66 history. On April 30, 1926, a telegram was sent from Springfield, Missouri, proposing that the new Chicago-to-Los Angeles highway be officially named "Route 66"—a name that would become synonymous with American travel, adventure, and opportunity.
Adding to the occasion, the Museum was honored by a visit from representatives of the California State Assembly and the City of Monrovia. During the celebration, the Museum received a Certificate of Recognition from Assemblymember John Harabedian for the exhibit and the Museum's ongoing efforts to preserve and share Monrovia's rich history.
The recognition was a fitting tribute to an exhibit that highlights the transportation networks, innovations, and historic roadways that helped shape Monrovia into the community we know today. It also served as a wonderful kickoff to the Route 66 Centennial celebrations that followed throughout the weekend. As one of the few communities fortunate enough to have been located on both the original 1926 alignment and the later 1934 Route 66 alignment, Monrovia has a rich and unique connection to the Mother Road that continues to be celebrated and preserved today.
The date was chosen intentionally, as April 30 marks a significant milestone in Route 66 history. On April 30, 1926, a telegram was sent from Springfield, Missouri, proposing that the new Chicago-to-Los Angeles highway be officially named "Route 66"—a name that would become synonymous with American travel, adventure, and opportunity.
Adding to the occasion, the Museum was honored by a visit from representatives of the California State Assembly and the City of Monrovia. During the celebration, the Museum received a Certificate of Recognition from Assemblymember John Harabedian for the exhibit and the Museum's ongoing efforts to preserve and share Monrovia's rich history.
The recognition was a fitting tribute to an exhibit that highlights the transportation networks, innovations, and historic roadways that helped shape Monrovia into the community we know today. It also served as a wonderful kickoff to the Route 66 Centennial celebrations that followed throughout the weekend. As one of the few communities fortunate enough to have been located on both the original 1926 alignment and the later 1934 Route 66 alignment, Monrovia has a rich and unique connection to the Mother Road that continues to be celebrated and preserved today.
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