Phillips Ranch in Pomona in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
First Home of Pomona College
Photographed By Joseph Beeman, March 13, 2006
1. First Home of Pomona College Marker
Erected 1937 by Historical Society of Pomona Valley. (Marker Number 289.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1922.
Location. 34° 3.29′ N, 117° 45.528′ W. Marker is in Pomona, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Phillips Ranch. Marker is at the intersection of White Street and Mission Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on White Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 S White Street, Pomona CA 91766, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Casa Alvarado (approx. 1.3 miles away); La Casa Primera Dedication (approx. 1.4 miles away); La Casa Primera (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Big Round (approx. 1.8 miles away); Pomona Assembly Center (approx. 1.9 miles away); Millard Sheets Gallery (approx. 1.9 miles away); Phillips Mansion (approx. 2.2 miles away); Adobe de Palomares (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pomona.
Regarding First Home of Pomona College.
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Pomona College, incorporated October 14, 1887, held its first class in this small frame cottage on September 12, 1888. Those in attendance consisted of a mere handful of eager students, five faculty members, and the president, Professor Edwin C. Norton. Five months later, in January 1889, the college moved to an unfinished boom hotel on a plot of land in the town of Claremont.
Photographed By Joseph Beeman, March 13, 2006
2. First Home of Pomona College Marker
Photographed By Joseph Beeman, March 13, 2006
3. First Home of Pomona College
Today it’s a restaurant. The marker is next to the curb.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2006. This page has been viewed 4,516 times since then and 55 times this year. Last updated on August 11, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2006, by Joseph Beeman of Upland, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
