Temple City History and Community Organizations
Recent History of Temple City
In the early 1900s, the city’s namesake, Walter P. Temple, purchased 285 acres of land four miles east of San Gabriel. Envisioning a community where people of medium income could afford to live and own their homes, he divided the area into lots and laid out the park (Temple City Park) facing Las Tunas Drive. He named streets after those close and dear to the family and petitioned the Pacific Electric Railway Company to extend its Los Angeles to Alhambra line to a depot adjacent to Temple City Park. The original official name of the community was “Town of Temple,” which was changed to “Temple City” in 1928. The city was incorporated as a general law city in the State of California on May 25, 1960, and later on April 16, 1971, Temple City incorporated as a charter city.
The Historical Society of Temple City
In 1987, affiliates of the local Women’s Club established the Historical Society of Temple City. In the spring of 2003, the Women’s Club presented the Historical Society and its museum with a permanent residence in Temple City, now located at 5954 Kauffman Avenue, which is open from noon until 3:30 p.m. on Sundays.
Temple City Sister City, Inc.
The Sister City Program promotes unity, peace, and understanding between people of different cultures around the world. Temple City is currently a sister city to the city of Magdalena de Kino in Mexico and to the Shire of Hawkesbury in New South Wales, Australia. Through the Sister City Program, students and adults enrich their lives by engaging in the exchange program hosted by local families.
The Temple City Chamber of Commerce
www.templecitychamber.org
As an advocate for a strong economy and friendly business environment, the Temple City Chamber of Commerce consistently strives to provide the best quality of life for the community’s residents and business owners. Since its creation in 1924, the Chamber of Commerce has steadily grown to over 420 members by promoting the interests of the business community.
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