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A Very Brief History of Mount Washington
It is said that Mount Washington was named for Colonel Henry Washington, who came to Southern California in 1855 to survey the state's base lines. He spent a great deal of time in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, and is credited with  surveying the Los Angeles River.
Originally a part of the huge, sprawling Rancho San Rafael, the area was only sparcely settled owing to its initial lack of accessability. Panoramic views were not a consideration in those days, and often only the bases of the hillsides were dotted with residences. A school was built, however, in 1906, near the top of the hill, to accommodate students from a wide area of hillside territory. When the school first opened for instruction, the first through eighth grades were taught in the building of Mission style architecture. There were two teachers.
The turning point for Mt. Washington came in 1908, long after the land boom of the 1880's, with the construction of The Mt. Washington Inn. Built near the 1,000 foot summit of the hill to take advantage of the panoramic vista, it flourished during the early years, and catered to the more affluent members of society. One of the greatest tennis ... more

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