Fun Facts: Duarte, California
- 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 Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area – a perfect spot for fishing, kayaking, swimming, biking, and spotting wildlife.
- 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
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- Intersection of Huntington Dr. and Mount Olive Dr.
- Duarte Statue
- 1584 Calle Andres