Alhambra

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Alhambra is bordered by South Pasadena on the northwest, San Marino on the north, San Gabriel on the east, Monterey Park on the south, and the Los Angeles districts of Monterey Hills and El Sereno on the west.

 

 

The main business district of Alhambra, at the intersection of Main & Garfield, has been a center of commerce since 1895. By the 1950s, it had taken on an upscale look and was "the" place to go in the San Gabriel Valley. While unfortunately, many of the classic historical buildings have been torn down over the years, the rebuilding of Main Street has led to numerous dining, retail and entertainment establishments.               
   

Alhambra is actually named after the famous writer Washington Irving’s book called Tales of the Alhambra.

 

Today, Alhambra is known for its eye-catching, historical craftsmanship of its homes, and for the people who immigrated to the city forming a unique melting pot.

     
Many of Alhambra's homes have historical significance. They include common styles such as Craftsman, Bungalow, Spanish Mediterranean, Spanish Colonial, Italian Beaux-Arts, and Arts & Crafts. There are also a large number of condominiums, rental apartments, and mixed-use residential/commercial buildings, especially in the Downtown area.        
    As a result of the Chinese immigrating to Alhambra in the 1980s, there has been a large wave of Chinese Businesses booming. On Valley Boulevard there are Chinese shops, supermarkets, restaurants, banks, medical offices, and realtors.
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