Bob, I remember Monrovia very well, just a few miles out east on Foothill Blvd (Route 66). In fact, one of Charlie Manson's girls, Leslie Van Houten, was from there. (Not that it's mentioned much by the local boosters.) Moved out of Pasadena 30 years ago and haven't been back much since the folks passed. Arcadia was nice, but more expensive, and had the reputation of the best-looking girls in the area. San Marino was even more expensive but is now called "Chan Marino" for some strange reason. All in all, a pretty nice place to grow up back then.

Thanks for sharing, neighbor! :)