On Huntington Drive at Calle Andres, on the right when traveling west on Huntington Drive.
Born at Mission San Juan Capistrano, Andres Avelino Duarte joined the Mexican Army in 1821. Transferred to
Mission San Gabriel, he was assigned to protect Mission property. Upon retirement, he was granted nearly 7,000 acres,
which included . . . — — Map (db m218626) HM
On Melcanyon Road, 0.2 miles north of Fish Canyon Road, on the left when traveling north.
Born in Iowa, he became one of the most famous and prosperous big band leaders in the world. His popularity peaked from 1938 to 1942 with such tunes as “Moonlight Serenade” and the all-time classic “In The Mood”. In 1942 he . . . — — Map (db m137556) HM WM
On 3rd Street at Oak Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 3rd Street.
Orange Blossom Park's architectural motif and special features were designed to honor Duarte's historic citrus
industry that made Duarte famous nationwide and saw its heyday from the 1880s to shortly after the end of WWII.
During the . . . — — Map (db m218679) HM
On East Huntington Drive (Old U.S. 66) west of Waterfall Way, on the right when traveling west.
The Trails Restaurant started small but vigorous in 1952 on land acquired in unincorporated territory along a two lane road known as Route 66. A welcome stop for travelers, the steak house earned a reputation for its hefty portions, thick soups, . . . — — Map (db m52460) HM
