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City of Whittier, California
Location of Whittier in Los Angeles County, California
Location of Whittier in Los Angeles County, California
Coordinates: 33°57′56″N 118°1′28″W / 33.96556, -118.02444
Country United States
State California
County Los Angeles
Government
 - Mayor Owen Newcomer
Area
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 - Land 14. To help compare different Orders of magnitude and geographical regions we list here areas between 100 km² and 1000 km² 8 sq mi (37. 9 km²)
 - Water 0. 0 sq mi (0 km²)
Elevation 367 ft (112 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 83,680
 - Density 3,098. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 1/sq mi (1,196. 2/km²)
Time zone PST (UTC-8)
 - Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP codes 90601-90606
Area code(s) 562/626
FIPS code 06-85292
GNIS feature ID 1652813
Website: http://www.cityofwhittier.org/

Whittier is a city in Los Angeles County, California about 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting eight hours from Coordinated Universal Time ( UTC-8) UTC−8 is a band of Timezones separated from the Universal Coordinated Time by 8 hours Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−7 can be observed in Mountain Standard Time Zone Pacific Daylight Time Zone Canada The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 562 is a California Telephone Area code that was split from Area code 310 on January 25, 1997. Telephone area code 626 covers most of the San Gabriel Valley and nearby areas in the northeastern portion of Los Angeles County California, including Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Los Angeles County is a county in California and is by far the most populous county in the United States. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 83,680. It is the home of Whittier College. Whittier College is a private liberal arts college in Whittier California. Like nearby Montebello, the city is considered both part of the Gateway Cities or the Southeast area of Los Angeles County. Montebello is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Gateway Cities of Southern California are those located in southeastern Los Angeles County. Los Angeles County is a county in California and is by far the most populous county in the United States.

The city's population as a whole has grown since its founding days but has experienced rapid growth particularly starting in the 1990s. It has increased from 77,807 in 1990 to 83,680 in 2000 and is projected to grow to 90,041 in 2010.

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Geography

Southern Pacific Railroad Depot
Southern Pacific Railroad Depot

Whittier is located at 33°57′56″N, 118°1′28″W (33. 5756, -118. 128). [1]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 9 km² (14. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 8 mi²), all land. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile.

Whittier is bordered by the community of Hacienda Heights to the northeast, City of Industry to the north, and several other unincorporated communities in the San Gabriel Valley mostly along its northern sections. Hacienda Heights is an unincorporated Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Industry (or City of Industry) is a city in the San Gabriel Valley section of Los Angeles County, California, The San Gabriel Valley is one of the principal valleys of southern California. Pico Rivera lies at the west, La Habra Heights to the east, La Habra to the southeast and Santa Fe Springs to the south. Pico Rivera is a city located in southeastern Los Angeles County California, United States. La Habra Heights is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. La Habra is a city located in the northwestern corner of Orange County California, United States. Santa Fe Springs ( Santa Fe meaning "Holy Faith" is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States.

History

The roots of Whittier can be traced to a Spanish soldier, Manuel Nieto, who in 1784 received a Spanish land grant of 300,000 acres (1,200 km²), Rancho Los Nietos, as a reward for his military service and to encourage settlement in California. Jose Manuel Nieto (1734 - 1804 was a soldier from the Presidio of San Diego who was assigned to the Mission San Gabriel at the time his land was granted by the Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Rancho Los Nietos, awarded to Manuel Nieto in 1784 was the largest Spanish land grant in Alta California. Nieto's area was reduced in 1790 because of a dispute with the Mission San Gabriel, but he still laid claim to 167,000 acres (680 km²) stretching from the hills north of Whittier, Fullerton and Brea, south to the Pacific ocean, and from today's Los Angeles River, east to the Santa Ana River. The Mission San Gabriel Arcángel is a fully functioning Roman Catholic mission and a historic landmark in San Gabriel California. The Los Angeles River is a creek flowing through Los Angeles County California, from Canoga Park in the west end of the San Fernando Valley The Santa Ana River begins in San Bernardino County California, in the San Bernardino National Forest. Nieto constructed a dwelling for his family near the present town of Whittier, stocked the land with cattle and horses, and cultivated corn. Upon his death in 1804, his children inherited his property.

After the Mexican-American war, Jacob Gerkens, a German immigrant who paid $234 to the U. S. government to acquire 160 acres (0. 6 km²) of land under the Homestead Act, built a cabin on the land which is today known as the Jonathan Bailey House. The' Homestead Act' was a United States Federal law that gave an applicant freehold title to 160 Acres (one quarter section or about 65 Hectares The land had several owners before a group of Quakers bought the land, which had since been expanded to 1,259 acres (5 km²), with the purpose of founding a Quaker community. The area soon became known as a thriving citrus ranching region, with "Quaker Brand" fruit being shipped all over the United States. Soon after, walnut trees were planted, and Whittier became the largest walnut grower in California.

Whittier, California, late 19th century
Whittier, California, late 19th century

Whittier became a charter law city and was incorporated in 1898. Like many other southern California communities, Whittier experienced a population increase after World War II. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including

Origin of name

In the founding days of Whittier, when it was a small isolated town, Jonathan Bailey and his wife, Rebecca, were among the first residents. They followed the Quaker religion, and held religious meetings on their porch. As the city grew, the citizens named it after John Greenleaf Whittier, a respected Quaker poet. John Greenleaf Whittier (December 17 1807 &ndash September 7 1892 was an influential American Quaker Poet and ardent advocate of the abolition of Slavery A poet is a person who writes Poetry. Etymology From the Ancient greek: ποιέω, poieō: "I make or compose" Whittier wrote a dedication poem, and is honored today with statues and a small exhibit at the Whittier museum; a statue of him sits in the park, and another representing his poem The Barefoot Boy resides by the City Hall. Consequently, the college there is called Whittier College, and the mascot, appropriately, is "The Poet. Whittier College is a private liberal arts college in Whittier California. " Whittier never set foot there, but the city still bears his name and is rooted in the Quaker tradition.

Quaker history in Whittier

The first Quaker Meeting, "First Friends Church" still stands on Philadelphia Street in Uptown Whittier, though its original structure was condemned after the Whittier Narrows earthquake in 1987. First Friends is a 'programmed' Quaker meeting and is similar to other churches in the Christian mainstream. A more traditional 'unprogrammed' Quaker Meeting group known as the Whitleaf Meeting meets in the Mendenhall Building on the Whittier College campus every Saturday morning. Whittier College is a private liberal arts college in Whittier California. Many are members of both meetings.

Whittier Narrows earthquake

On Oct. 1, 1987, at 7:42 a. m. , the Whittier Narrows earthquake struck, the epicenter six miles (10 km) north by northwest of Whittier. The Whittier Narrows earthquake struck the southern San Gabriel Valley and surrounding communities of Southern California at 742 a The seismic event, which registered 5. 9 on the Richter scale, resulted in eight casualties and massive damage to uptown Whittier's historic buildings. In the years following the earthquake, the city's deteriorating uptown business district, which suffered substantial damage in the earthquake, became the focus of renewed development. By early 2007, the district thrives, and continues to grow, as a trendy open-air retail center. Out of the rubble of the earthquake the Whittier Conservancy was formed in 1987 in an effort to stop the demolition of many historic buildings and residences after the disaster.

Demographics

C.W.Harvey Home
C. W. Harvey Home

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 83,680 people, 28,271 households, and 20,468 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 2,208. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 4/km² (5,719. 4/mi²). There were 28,977 housing units at an average density of 764. 7/km² (1,980. 5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 63. 2% White, 1. 2% African American, 1. 3% Native American, 3. 3% Asian, 0. 2% Pacific Islander, 25. 8% from other races, and 5. 0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 55. 9% of the population. [1]

There were 28,271 households out of which 37. 8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52. 5% were married couples living together, 14. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27. 6% were non-families. 22. 4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9. 4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 88 and the average family size was 3. 38.

In the city the population was spread out with 28. 3% under the age of 18, 10. 0% from 18 to 24, 30. 6% from 25 to 44, 18. 6% from 45 to 64, and 12. 5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 94. 6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90. 1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $49,256, and the median income for a family was $55,726. Males had a median income of $40,394 versus $34,223 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,409. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 7. 8% of families and 10. 5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 7% of those under age 18 and 8. 0% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

In the state legislature Whittier is located in the 30th Senate District, represented by Democrat Ronald S. Calderon, and in the 58th and 60th Assembly Districts, represented by Democrat Charles M. Calderon and Republican Bob Huff respectively. The California State Legislature is the state legislature of the U The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. Ronald Steven Calderon (born August 12 1957 in Montebello California) is the California State Senator from California's 30th Senate District The California State Assembly is the Lower house of the California State Legislature. Charles M Calderon (born December 3 1950 in Montebello California) began his second stint in the California State Assembly in 2006. Robert S Huff (born September 9 1953) is a US Politician, who is a Republican member of the California State Assembly Federally, Whittier is located in California's 38th, 39th, and 42nd congressional districts, which have Cook PVIs of D +20, D +13, and R +10 respectively[3] and are represented by Democrats Grace Napolitano and Linda Sánchez and Republican Gary Miller respectively. California's 39th congressional district covers part of southeastern Los Angeles County, including Lynwood and part of Whittier, and is represented California's 42nd congressional district covers parts of Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties in Southern California. The Cook Partisan Voting Index ( CPVI) sometimes referred to as simply the Partisan Voting Index ( PVI) is a measurement of how strongly an American Governor of Arizona Graciela Flores Napolitano (born December 4 1936) an American politician has been a Democratic member of the Linda T Sánchez (born January 28 1969 in Orange California) an American politician has been a Democratic member of the Gary Gene Miller (born October 16, 1948) American politician has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives

Business

Whittier's Redevelopment Agency has numerous projects underway to revitalize the community. This includes a $7 million dollar project near historic Hoover Hotel.

The Whittwood Town Center (formerly the Whittwood Mall) anchored by JC Penney, Target, Sears, Vons, and Mervyn's has made way for Red Robin and Black Angus. J C Penney Company Inc ( most commonly known today by the name JCPenney or simply Penneys) is a mid-range chain of American Department stores Target Corporation ( is an American Retailing company that was founded in Minneapolis Minnesota in 1902 Sears Roebuck and Company, commonly known as Sears, is an American mid-range chain of International Department stores founded by Richard Vons (formerly Von's) is a Southern California Supermarket chain (it also operates locations in and around Las Vegas Nevada) and is a Mervyns is an American Department store chain based in Hayward California. This article is about the restaurant chain For the comic book character see Red Robin (comics. Angus cattle is a term that refers in much of the world (though not in the United States) to either or both (collectively of two types of naturally hornless Cattle The city still waits to attract more well known businesses and open new residential town homes with the revival of its Uptown district.

In addition, the agency is working on developing a 480-acre (1. 9 km²) project area near Whittier Blvd. The master plan was adopted in June 2005 by the City Council.

Nelles Land Controversy

Orin Jordan House on Comstock
Orin Jordan House on Comstock

In 2006, the City Council lost a bid for the now-closed Fred C. Nelles Youth Correctional Facility. The city and the state disagreed on the price of the Nelles property and the state put it up for bid, eventually selecting Meruelo Maddux Properties of Los Angeles. However, before the company could purchase the property, the State of California unlisted the property and it was designated as one of a handful of potential sites for a new men's prison. A prison, penitentiary, or correctional facility is a place in which individuals are physically confined or interned and usually deprived of a range of Plans for this were part of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's master plan to build more prisons across California. Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger ( German ˌaɐnɔlt aloʏs ˈʃvaɐtsənɛɡɐ born July 30 1947 is an Austrian American Bodybuilder, Actor State correction officials recently have said they will abide with the wishes of Whittier in regard to Nelles. However, Robert Sillen, the federal receiver in charge of prison health care, has placed Nelles on a list of seven sites that could be used for a new regional or mental health prison hospital. Currently the location is used as a backlot for television and motion picture filming. Due to a federal court ruling, the federal government has taken over the issue of whether a prison will be built at Nelles. It has yet to make a decision. The federal government is considering whether to construct an inmate medical facility on the site of Nelles due to the inadequate healthcare provided to prison inmates in California.

Whittwood Mall

Built in 1960 as competition to The Quad at Whittier. The mall was originally an open-air plaza, a design favored by customers of the mid-20th century.

A J.C. Penney was added to the east end of the center in 1972. J C Penney Company Inc ( most commonly known today by the name JCPenney or simply Penneys) is a mid-range chain of American Department stores Then, in early 1979, Whittwood Mall was given a complete overhaul. Largely because of growing public favor toward outdoor shopping "communities," the mall faced a downhill struggle during the mid-1990s. The mall remodeled the exterior in early 1991. Krikorian Theatres built a 10-screen premium movie theatre on the back lot in the late '80s. This was sold a few years later to Regal Cinemas, who closed the theatre by the late '90s. Regal Entertainment Group ( is the largest Movie theatre chain in North America, operating 6423 screens in 529 locations in 41 U

In 1996, The Broadway was bought out by Federated Department Stores. Macy's Inc ( formerly Federated Department Stores Inc, is a Department store Holding company and owner of Macy's and Bloomingdale's It was closed and immediately sold to Sears in 1996.

In 2004, the original Whittwood Mall closed, although the center's department stores remained open. With the exception of the major stores, the mall's buildings were torn down. The mall was replaced by "big box" retailers, most notably a Target. Target Corporation ( is an American Retailing company that was founded in Minneapolis Minnesota in 1902 Today the site has been re-named the Whittwood Town Center.

Transportation

There are a variety of bus routes operating within the city with Foothill Transit, Montebello Bus Lines and the Norwalk Transit being the leading bus lines used within the city. Foothill Transit is a joint powers authority of 21 member cities in the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys Montebello Bus Lines is a municipal bus operator in Montebello, USA, mostly serving East Los Angeles, Commerce, and Montebello. Norwalk Transit can refer to one of two transit agencies in the United States serving different cities named Norwalk Norwalk Transit District, serving Other bus routes operating in the city include the Metro, Line 121 Whitwood starting at Aviation Station (Metrorail Green Line) and ending at the Whittwood Town Center. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (also known as Metro MTA or LACMTA) is the state chartered regional transportation planning and Public transportation The city also has a variety of freeways with the San Gabriel River Freeway (I-605) running right along the northern end of the city. Interstate 605 (I-605 - also referred to as "The 605" is a major north-south interstate Freeway of about 27 miles (43 km in length located in the Interstate 605 (I-605 - also referred to as "The 605" is a major north-south interstate Freeway of about 27 miles (43 km in length located in the State Route 72 runs via Whittier Boulevard and forms part of El Camino Real. State Route 72 (SR 72 is a state highway in the US state of California. El Camino Real ( Spanish for The Royal Road, also known as The King's Highway) usually refers to the 600- Mile (966- Kilometer)

Education

Lou Henry Hoover School
Lou Henry Hoover School
Frieze at Hoover School
Frieze at Hoover School

The city of Whittier is served by the Whittier Union High School District, East Whittier City School District, Whittier City School District, Lowell Joint School District and the Fullerton Joint Union High School District. Whittier Union High School District is a California High school district serving most of the City of Whittier and parts of Santa Fe Springs East Whittier City School District is a School district based in Whittier California, United States. The Whittier City School District (also known as Whittier City Elementary School District and WCSD) is a school district in Whittier California. Fullerton Joint Union High School District (FJUHSD founded in 1893 is a school district in Orange County California that serves a fifty-square-mile area which includes the

Five high schools, California High School, La Serna High School, Pioneer High School, Santa Fe High School, and Whittier High School comprise the Whittier Union High School District. California High School (CHS is a Public high school located at 9800 South Mills Avenue Whittier California 90604 and belongs to the Whittier Union La Serna High School (abbreviated LSHS) is a public high school in Whittier California that was founded in 1960 and is part of the Whittier Union '''SCHOOL ADDRESS''' 10800 Benavon St Whittier CA 90606 562-698-8121 x5010 Alma Mater All Hail to Pioneer Our Alma Mater Dear Santa Fe High School may refer to Santa Fe High School (Florida Santa Fe High School (California, Santa Fe Springs California Whittier High School ( WHS) is a High school located in Whittier California, United States and belongs to the Whittier Union High School There is one alternative continuation high school Whittier Adult School, formerly known as Sierra Vista High School, and Frontier High School. Frontier High School may refer to Frontier High School (Alaska &mdash Fairbanks Alaska Frontier High School (Bakersfield California Whittier Adult School belongs to the Whittier Union High School District. Whittier Union High School District is a California High school district serving most of the City of Whittier and parts of Santa Fe Springs Rio Hondo College, which lies just outside the city serves Whittier. Rio Hondo College is a Community college located in unincorporated Whittier California, named after the Rio Hondo. The city also has two Catholic elementary schools K-8

Both schools are operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles with one (St. Mary of the Assumption School) being one of the largest Catholic elementary schools in Los Angeles County. Los Angeles County is a county in California and is by far the most populous county in the United States.

Media

The local newspaper is the Whittier Daily News. The Los Angeles Newspaper Group is an umbrella group of local daily Newspapers published in the greater Los Angeles area by MediaNews Group. Other area papers include the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, a sister paper of the Whittier Daily News, Los Angeles Times and the Orange County Register. The Los Angeles Newspaper Group is an umbrella group of local daily Newspapers published in the greater Los Angeles area by MediaNews Group. The Los Angeles Times (also known as the LA Times) is a daily Newspaper published in Los Angeles California and distributed The Orange County Register is a daily Newspaper published in Santa Ana, California.

Historical landmarks & entertainment locations

Places

Hoover Hotel
Hoover Hotel
Nat'l Bank of Whittier Bldg
Nat'l Bank of Whittier Bldg
Whittier Village Clock
Whittier Village Clock
Standard Oil Bldg.
Standard Oil Bldg.
Whittier Village Cinemas
Whittier Village Cinemas
Uptown Liquor
Uptown Liquor
Jonathan Bailey House
Jonathan Bailey House
House at 13440 Hadley
House at 13440 Hadley
House at 13533 Bailey
House at 13533 Bailey
House at 13453 Bailey
House at 13453 Bailey

Film and television locations

Back to the Future/Back to the Future Part II - Films starring Michael J. Fox. Back to the Future is a 1985 science fiction Comedy film directed by Robert Zemeckis and produced by Steven Spielberg. Back to the Future Part II is a 1989 film and a Sequel to the 1985 film Back to the Future. Michael J Fox (born Michael Andrew Fox; June 9 1961 is a Canadian / American Whittier High School was used as the setting for Hill Valley High School. Whittier High School ( WHS) is a High school located in Whittier California, United States and belongs to the Whittier Union High School
Hocus Pocus - Film starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Thora Birch and Vinessa Shaw. Hocus Pocus is a children's 1993 Halloween -themed film released by Disney, and directed by Kenny Ortega (known mainly for his Bette Midler (born December 1, 1945) is anAmerican Singer, Actress and Comedian, also known (as her informal stage name as Sarah Jessica Parker (born March 25, 1965) is an American Actress and producer with a portfolio of Television, Film Thora Birch (born March 11, 1982) is an American actress. She was a leading child actor in the 1990s starring in movies such as Vinessa Elizabeth Shaw (born July 19, 1976) is an American actress Parts were filmed in Uptown Whittier.
Father of the Bride Part II - Film starring Steve Martin. Father of the Bride Part II is a 1995 comedy starring Steve Martin and Diane Keaton. Stephen Glenn Martin (born August 14, 1945) is an Emmy Award -winning American Actor, Comedian, Writer, Parts were filmed in uptown Whittier.
The Wonder Years - Television series starring Fred Savage. Fredrick Aaron Savage (born July 9 1976) is an American Actor and television and Film director, perhaps best known for The parade scene in the last episode was filmed in uptown Whittier.
The Next Best Thing- Film starring Madonna and Rupert Everett was filmed in the Whittier Hills. The Next Best Thing (Working Title One-Night-Stand is a 2000 Comedy-drama Film directed by John Schlesinger starring Rupert Everett Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16 1958 known as Madonna, is an American Rupert James Hector Everett (born May 29, 1959) is a two-time Golden Globe -nominated English film Actor and ex- Singer
Matilda - Film starring Danny DeVito was filmed in East Whittier. Matilda is a 1996 Film directed by Danny DeVito. It is based on Roald Dahl 's children's novel. Daniel Michael DeVito Jr (born November 17 1944 is an American Actor, director and producer, who first gained prominence for his portrayal
Bringing Down the House- Film starring Queen Latifah and Steve Martin was filmed at the Friendly Hills Country Club, in East Whittier. Bringing Down the House is a 2003 Comedy film, written by Jason Filardi and directed by Adam Shankman. Stephen Glenn Martin (born August 14, 1945) is an Emmy Award -winning American Actor, Comedian, Writer,
Terminator 3 - Film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Terminator 3 Rise of the Machines, commonly abbreviated as T3, is a 2003 Science fiction / action Film directed Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger ( German ˌaɐnɔlt aloʏs ˈʃvaɐtsənɛɡɐ born July 30 1947 is an Austrian American Bodybuilder, Actor Various parts were shot in Whittier including in Rose Hills Memorial Park. Rose Hills Memorial Park is the 4th largest Cemetery in the United States and is located in Whittier California.
Blow - Film starring Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz. Blow is a 2001 Drama / Biopic film about the American Cocaine Smuggler George Jung, directed by John Penélope Cruz Sánchez (pe̞ˈne̞ˑlo̞pe̞ ˈkɾuθ̟ ˈs̺änʲʨe̞θ̟ born April 28 1974 better known as Penélope Cruz, is a Spanish actress Scenes were filmed at the Fred C. Nelles boys' correctional facility and in a residential neighborhood.
Masters of the Universe - Film starring Dolph Lundgren. Masters of the Universe is a 1987 Science fiction / Fantasy Film based on the toy line by the same name. Dolph Lundgren (born Hans Lundgren on November 3, 1957 in Stockholm, Sweden is a Swedish Actor, director Most of the movie was filmed in Whittier.
Walk, Don't Run - Film Directed by Henry Winkler. Henry Franklin Winkler (born October 30, 1945) is an American Golden Globe Award winning Actor, director, producer All of this movie was filmed at Whittier High School in 1980.
Ali - directed by Michael Mann, portions of which were filmed at a residence in the historic neighborhood near the uptown village. Ali is a 2001 American Biographical film directed by Michael Mann.
South of Nowhere - filmed Whittier Adult School, formerly known as Sierra Vista High School, and Frontier High School. South of Nowhere is an American television series created by Thomas W
The Oh in Ohio - Film starring Parker Posey and Paul Rudd. The Oh in Ohio is a 2006 Comedy Film directed by Billy Kent. It was screened Parker Christian Posey (born November 8 1968 is an American actress. Paul Stephen Rudd (born April 6, 1969) is an American Actor of stage, screen and Television. Various scenes were shot in the city.
Big Fat Liar (2002)- Film starring Frankie Muniz, Amanda Bynes, and Paul Giamatti. Big Fat Liar is a 2002 American Comedy film, directed by Shawn Levy and starring Frankie Muniz, Paul Giamatti Francisco "Frankie" Muniz IV (born December 5, 1985) is an American actor and racing driver Amanda Laura Bynes (born April 3 1986 is an American actress, former show host on Nickelodeon, Singer and Voice actor. Paul Edward Valentine Giamatti (born June 6, 1967) is an Academy Award -nominated and Emmy Award -winning American Actor One major scene was shot at a house on Greenleaf Ave in Uptown Whittier.
Disturbia (film) (2007)- Film starring Shia LaBeouf, Carrie Anne Moss, and Amanda Walsh. Disturbia is a 2007 thriller Film directed by DJ Caruso and executive produced by Ivan Reitman. Shia Saide LaBeouf (ˈʃaɪə ləˈbʌf "SHY-uh luh-BUFF" born June 11 1986 is an American actor and Comedian. Carrie-Anne Moss (born 21 August 1967 is a Screen Actors Guild Award -nominated Canadian actress known for her roles in Memento, Amanda Walsh (born October 3 1981 is a Canadian Actress and former VJ for the Canadian Television station MuchMusic Was shot on Painter Ave, the deli scenes were filmed at "Our Cleaners" on Comstock Ave. in uptown Whittier.
Moonlight - Television series starring Alex O'Loughlin and Sophia Myles. Moonlight is an American Paranormal romance Television drama created by Ron Koslow and Trevor Munson who also served as Executive producers Alex O'Loughlin is an Australian actor best-known for his roles in Oyster Farmer, The Shield and Moonlight Sophia Myles (sə'fаɪə born 18 March 1980) is an English film and television actress. Exteriors of a state execution facility were filmed at the Fred C. Nelles correctional facility, the facility name being clearly shown in multiple shots.

John Greenleaf Whittier's dedication poem

Although John Greenleaf Whittier never visited the city, he did write a poem in honor of it:

"My Name I Give To Thee"
Dear Town, for whom the flowers are born,
 Stars shine, and happy songbirds sing,
 What can my evening give to thy morn,
 My Winter to Thy Spring?
 A life not void of pure intent
 With small desert of praise or blame;
 The Love I felt, the Good I meant,
 I leave Thee with My Name.


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  1. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. Kerry Wendell Thornley (April 17 1938 - November 28 1998 is perhaps best-known as the co-founder (along with childhood friend Greg Hill) of Discordianism. Discordianism is a modern Religion centered on the idea that Chaos is as important as order. Gregory Alan "Greg" Hancock (born June 3, 1970 in Whittier, California, USA) is an American Motorcycle speedway Shirley Babashoff (born January 31, 1957 in Whittier California) is a former champion Swimmer from the United States, who set Chester Arthur Brewer ( January 14 1907 - March 26 1990) was an American right-handed Pitcher in Baseball 's Robert Donald Chandler ( April 24, 1949 - January 28, 1995) was an American football Wide receiver in the National Andrew Auguste (Andy Etchebarren (born June 20, 1943 in Whittier, California) was a Catcher for the Baltimore Orioles Sanford Koufax (ˈkoʊfæks (born Sanford Braun, on December 30, 1935) is an American Left-handed former Pitcher in Anthony Nomar Garciaparra (ˈnoʊ̪mɑɹ ɡɑɹˈsiəˌpɑɹə born July 23 1973 in) is an American Baseball player who currently plays shortstop for the Los Angeles Oscar de la Hoya (ˈɒskər dɛlə ˈhɔɪə (born February 4 1973 &mdash nicknamed "The Golden Boy" &mdash is an Mexican American boxer Miguel Ángel Cotto (born October 29 1980 in Caguas Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican professional boxer. Payton Jordan (b March 19, 1917, Whittier California) was the head coach of the 1968 United States Olympic track and field Mark Steven Kotsay (born December 2, 1975 in Whittier California) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Boston Red Sox Dan Owens (born March 16, 1967 in Whittier CA) is a retired National Football League Defensive lineman. James Patrick Quirk (kwɝk born October 22 1954 in Whittier California) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher and former bench Ante Razov (born March 2, 1974 in Whittier, California) is a Croatian-American Soccer Striker, who currently Anthony Loza Reyes (born October 16, 1981 in Whittier, California) is a Right-handed Pitcher for the Cleveland Indians Kimberly "Kim" Susan Rhode (born July 16, 1979) is an American double trap and skeet shooter Adam Richard Snyder (born January 30, 1982 in Fullerton California) is a National Football League offensive guard and tackle for the San James Arthur "Jim" Zorn (born May 10, 1953 in Whittier, California) is the current American football Head coach Edward James Zosky (born February 10, 1968, in Whittier California) is a former Major League Baseball Shortstop, who also played Charles Douglas Cary (born March 3, 1960 in Whittier, California) is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from South Whittier is an Unincorporated community and Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California just south of the city of Whittier Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West The Whittier Narrows earthquake struck the southern San Gabriel Valley and surrounding communities of Southern California at 742 a United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
  2. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
  3. ^ Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?. Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved on 2008-02-10. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead

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