A Moment in Monrovia History: Moving the Historic Blair House

Here is the historic Luther Blair House in the process of being moved to 508 S. Ivy. it was purchased by former City Historian Steve Baker in 1992 and moved from its location on Duarte Road to 512 S. Ivy, next door to his home. The roof was removed for transport. The house, and Baker's home, are currently being renovated into a bed and breakfast. From the Steve Baker collection. See details here and lots more here.

For more historic photos and papers, see the Monrovia Historical Society’s complete Legacy Project collection here. Learn more about the Monrovia Historical Society here.

- Brad Haugaard