Claremont in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Judy C. Wright
1939-2012
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 4, 2020
1. Judy C. Wright Marker
Judy C. Wright's stewardship of this Santa Fe Depot began in 1982 when she nominated the abandoned building to the National Register of Historic Places. Her visionary and tenacious work in historic preservation and transportation ensured the funding for the restoration of this National Register building and for public transportation in this area. She fought successfully to save and restore the Depot as a transit center. For over 20 years, she served Claremont as a Planning Commissioner, City Councilmember, and Mayor. She was also a founding board member of Metrolink and Foothill Transit. She devoted herself to building a stronger community, proud of its past and looking forward to the future.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Railroads & Streetcars • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1982.
Location. 34° 5.652′ N, 117° 43.002′ W. Marker is in Claremont, California, in Los Angeles County. It is at the intersection of 1st Street and Harvard Avenue, on the left when traveling west on 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Claremont Depot (here, next to this marker); Claremonts First Fire Station (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Claremont City Hall (about 600 feet away); Helen Goodwin Renwick (approx. 0.2 miles away); Shelton Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); College Park (approx. Ό mile away); Mallows Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Blaisdell Park (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Claremont.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 4, 2020
2. Judy C. Wright Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 4, 2020
3. Claremont Depot
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on May 10, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
