The History of Downtown Covina!

Downtown Covina in 1950

Downtown Covina in 2009

Intimate and neighborly, the Covina Downtown still retains the atmosphere that it enjoyed during its days as the center of a small city whose motto was once “A Mile Square and All There”.

The three-block section comprised by historic Citrus Avenue and its adjacent cross streets bounded by Badillo Street on the south and San Bernardino Road on the north, is home to a remarkable variety of enterprises, including more than 100 businesses and community organizations.

The merchandise purveyed by Downtown retailers is as traditional as antique furniture and country crafts, and as contemporary as snowboards and compact discs.

Covina Downtown also included a full array of service-oriented businesses, such as printers and office equipment, ticket service and sports card memorabilia, hair stylists, a pharmacy and an optical shop.

The Covina Downtown hosts an increasing eclectic cultural mix including restaurants that feature Mexican, northern Italian nouvelle cuisine and other  specialties. Take in a popular revival at the Covina Center for the Performing Arts, or an acoustic concert by a world-class musician. Browse the Downtown’s two retail bookstores and reading room, or become a regular at one of its coffee bars.

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Being able to have Strike a Pose Photography Studio on the strip of Downtown Covina, is like being a part of history. Below are some links, providing you with some insight of the historical background of this wonderful town of Covina.

Museums

Covina has two museums, both operated by the Covina Valley Historical Society. Built in 1911, the firehouse-jail was the first civic building in the City of Covina. It now houses the Covina Firehouse/Jail Museum, located adjacent to City Hall at 125 East College Street. It is open every Sunday, except holidays, from 1 to 3 pm and by appointment. It is staffed by volunteers with the Covina Valley Historical Society, who guide tours and answer questions. The Historic Heritage House, located on the west side of Covina Park at Fourth and Badillo Streets, is open the fourth Sunday of each month, except holidays, from 1 to 3 pm. For further information on either of the museums, please contact the Covina Valley Historical Society at (626) 966-9871. Also, if you're interested in Covina history, don't miss seeing "Vintage Years", a a photographic exhibit Covina before 1950, located at Covina City Hall. You can journey into Covina's past by viewing 130 rare photographs that depict the history of Covina from 1846 to 1950. The exhibit is open to the public for self-guided tours during City Hall regular business hours. Special tours led by docents, may be scheduled for school and community groups, by calling the Parks and Recreation Department at (626) 384-5340

The Covina Valley Historical Society is a volunteer group that works to promote and encourage the study of Covina area history. For more information, call their message line at (626) 966-9871. Click here to go to their website.

If your a Covina local or regular visitor then you know every Friday the town gets together for the Farmers Market! For all ages, with multiple booths serving fresh fruits and vegetables, popcorn, and much much more! With live music, and plenty of store fronts to window shop, don't forget to stop by to Strike a Pose to say hi! We always have different specials and promotions going on for you and your Family to benefit from! With Summer nearing, its time to book your sessions, in studio or on locations, its up to you!

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