Fun Facts: Duarte
- Duarte has been a haven for the sick for over a century – since the Los Angeles Sanitorium, a free hospital for those suffering from tuberculosis, was founded there in 1913. Later switching its medical focus and renaming itself City of Hope, this comprehensive cancer research and treatment facility has long been considered one of the nation’s best cancer centers.
- This suburb is adjacent to the San Gabriel River and Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area – a perfect spot for fishing, kayaking, swimming, biking, and spotting wildlife. The 1907 Puente Largo Bridge, originally built for the Pacific Electric Railway, connects Duarte to the San Gabriel River Trail.
- Duarte celebrates its Mother Road heritage every year with one of the longest-running, Route 66-named parades in the country. The colorful festivities usually also include a community picnic and a classic car show.
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POINTS OF INTEREST
- Justice Bros. Auto Collection
- 2734 E. Huntington Dr.
- Duarte Route 66 Sign
- Huntington Dr. at Mount Olive Dr.
- Duarte Historical Museum
- 777 Encanto Pkwy.
- Andrés Avelino Duarte Statue
- Huntington Dr. at Calle Andres