1887: Rapid Transit Railway
- July 27 – William N. Monroe incorporated the San Gabriel Valley Rapid Transit Railway, an ambitious effort to connect Monrovia directly with Los Angeles.
1888: The Monrovia Messenger
- The Monrovia Messenger debuted, providing residents with local news, building permits, obituaries, and community happenings.
- July 27 – William N. Monroe incorporated the San Gabriel Valley Rapid Transit Railway, an ambitious effort to connect Monrovia directly with Los Angeles.
1888: The Monrovia Messenger
- The Monrovia Messenger debuted, providing residents with local news, building permits, obituaries, and community happenings.
1893: Monrovia City High School
- The Monrovia City High School District was formed, paving the way for the city's first dedicated high school building.
1913: MPD - Frank L. Scott - Future Chief of Police
- July 4 – Frank L. Scott joined the Monrovia Police Department as a relief patrolman. He later became Monrovia's first appointed Chief of Police.
1926: Growing Automobile Tourism and Aztec Hotel
- As Route 66 prepared to open, Monrovia welcomed growing automobile tourism, while construction of the new Aztec Hotel helped position the city as a destination for travelers.
1929: The Monrovia News-Post
- Monrovia's primary newspaper was renamed The Monrovia News-Post, serving for more than 60 years.
1951: Iconic Red Cars' Final Trip
- Pacific Electric's iconic Red Cars made their final trips through the corridor now occupied by Lucinda Garcia Park, ending a significant chapter in Monrovia transportation history.
1955: Walter Botts was Living in the City
- Monrovia resident Walter Botts, later identified as the model for James Montgomery Flagg's updated World War II Uncle Sam image, was living in the city.
2024: Blair and Brossart Houses Landmarked
- The Blair and Brossart Houses at 508 and 512 South Ivy Avenue were designated Historic Landmarks.
- The Monrovia City High School District was formed, paving the way for the city's first dedicated high school building.
1913: MPD - Frank L. Scott - Future Chief of Police
- July 4 – Frank L. Scott joined the Monrovia Police Department as a relief patrolman. He later became Monrovia's first appointed Chief of Police.
1926: Growing Automobile Tourism and Aztec Hotel
- As Route 66 prepared to open, Monrovia welcomed growing automobile tourism, while construction of the new Aztec Hotel helped position the city as a destination for travelers.
1929: The Monrovia News-Post
- Monrovia's primary newspaper was renamed The Monrovia News-Post, serving for more than 60 years.
1951: Iconic Red Cars' Final Trip
- Pacific Electric's iconic Red Cars made their final trips through the corridor now occupied by Lucinda Garcia Park, ending a significant chapter in Monrovia transportation history.
1955: Walter Botts was Living in the City
- Monrovia resident Walter Botts, later identified as the model for James Montgomery Flagg's updated World War II Uncle Sam image, was living in the city.
2024: Blair and Brossart Houses Landmarked
- The Blair and Brossart Houses at 508 and 512 South Ivy Avenue were designated Historic Landmarks.
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