History
Alhambra is named after Washington Irving's book Tales of the Alhambra, not after the Alhambra palace itself. Alhambra was founded as a suburb of Los Angeles in 1903. It existed as an unincorporated area during the mid-19th century. Alhambra was originally promoted as a "city of homes", and many of its homes have historical significance. They include styles such as craftsman, bungalow, Spanish Mediterranean, Spanish colonial, Italian beaux-arts, and arts and crafts.
General Setting
Alhambra is a city located in the western San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County, California, United States. Alhambra is a suburb in which all businesses such as restaurants, grocery stores, etc. can be easily reached simply by walking. Alhambra is a busy city and many visitors are from the surrounding cities.
Alhambra is named after Washington Irving's book Tales of the Alhambra, not after the Alhambra palace itself. Alhambra was founded as a suburb of Los Angeles in 1903. It existed as an unincorporated area during the mid-19th century. Alhambra was originally promoted as a "city of homes", and many of its homes have historical significance. They include styles such as craftsman, bungalow, Spanish Mediterranean, Spanish colonial, Italian beaux-arts, and arts and crafts.
General Setting
Alhambra is a city located in the western San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County, California, United States. Alhambra is a suburb in which all businesses such as restaurants, grocery stores, etc. can be easily reached simply by walking. Alhambra is a busy city and many visitors are from the surrounding cities.