Monrovia Historical Museum: a physical space dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of Monrovia with over 10,000 documentary artifacts on exhibit – that’s 8,000 square feet of indoor space including the East and West wings which houses permanent and temporary displays, an office, a library and an expansive courtyard*. The Monrovia Historical Museum is a place for people of all ages to experience and learn about our city's history and it is managed by an all-volunteer board and staff.
Monrovia Historical Society: an organization composed of proud Monrovia citizens dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Monrovia. They are the custodians of John Anderson’s 1886 self-built home, filled with every imaginable artifact of family life. The Monrovia Historical Society is actively engaged in collecting historical materials, organizing events, and advocating preservation. They are instrumental in the creation of The Monrovia Legacy Project, the digitization of a massive collection of vintage photographs and documents, and transforming them into an online resource through the Monrovia Public Library.
Monrovia Historic Preservation Group: a membership organization of private citizens, originally named Monrovia Old House Preservation Group, thus the acronym, MOHPG. The following objectives were originally listed as concerns for the Monrovia Historic Preservation Group: 1) meetings to discuss restoration and/or remodeling of old houses; 2) facilitating resources for needed services; 3) researching historical information on members’ older homes; 4) serving as the source of a library of information; and 5) holding social events for its members and invited organizations, as well as public tours.
Monrovia Historic Preservation Commission: a government-appointed body, comprised of seven Monrovia residents, responsible for overseeing historic preservation efforts for the city. The Monrovia Historic Preservation Commission is responsible for administering Monrovia's Historic Preservation and Demolition Review Ordinances. Included in their purview is the approval of exterior changes to historic landmarks, design review for building facades in Old Town along Myrtle Avenue. The Commission also reviews all applications for historic landmark designation and Mills Act Contracts and makes a recommendation to the City Council on the request. All positions are volunteer and receive no compensation.
*The City of Monrovia’s Community Services Department is responsible for the rental of the courtyard at the Monrovia Historical Museum.
Monrovia Historical Society: an organization composed of proud Monrovia citizens dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Monrovia. They are the custodians of John Anderson’s 1886 self-built home, filled with every imaginable artifact of family life. The Monrovia Historical Society is actively engaged in collecting historical materials, organizing events, and advocating preservation. They are instrumental in the creation of The Monrovia Legacy Project, the digitization of a massive collection of vintage photographs and documents, and transforming them into an online resource through the Monrovia Public Library.
Monrovia Historic Preservation Group: a membership organization of private citizens, originally named Monrovia Old House Preservation Group, thus the acronym, MOHPG. The following objectives were originally listed as concerns for the Monrovia Historic Preservation Group: 1) meetings to discuss restoration and/or remodeling of old houses; 2) facilitating resources for needed services; 3) researching historical information on members’ older homes; 4) serving as the source of a library of information; and 5) holding social events for its members and invited organizations, as well as public tours.
Monrovia Historic Preservation Commission: a government-appointed body, comprised of seven Monrovia residents, responsible for overseeing historic preservation efforts for the city. The Monrovia Historic Preservation Commission is responsible for administering Monrovia's Historic Preservation and Demolition Review Ordinances. Included in their purview is the approval of exterior changes to historic landmarks, design review for building facades in Old Town along Myrtle Avenue. The Commission also reviews all applications for historic landmark designation and Mills Act Contracts and makes a recommendation to the City Council on the request. All positions are volunteer and receive no compensation.
*The City of Monrovia’s Community Services Department is responsible for the rental of the courtyard at the Monrovia Historical Museum.
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