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Whittier, California

Whittier is a city in Los Angeles County, California about 12 miles southeast of Los Angeles. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 83,680. It is the home of Whittier College. Like nearby Montebello, Whittier is considered part of both the San Gabriel Valley and the Gateway Cities.

The city's population as a whole has grown since its founding days but has experienced rapid growth particularly starting in the 90s. It has increased from 77,807 in 1990 to 83,680 in 2000 and is projected to grow to 90,041 in 2010.
Richard Nixon went to college here.

Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whittier,_California

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  • St. Bruno's Catholic Church & School, Guest (guest) wrote 8 years ago:
    News article on the school: http://www.whittierdailynews.com/article/ZZ/20130211/NEWS/130219199
  • Ricker Motors (site), Doug Kielian wrote 8 years ago:
    Anne & Mike were great people willing to help out anyone in need, so many great stories from the past in the automobile world, i got to know them in the early 90's when they were retired from the multiple dealerships and concentrated on older classic cars visiting their place was like a trip back in time just great it was if you were into vintage iron & history of cars. I will miss them but will always have the found memories of our visits. nephew Doug Kielian
  • Ricker Motors (site), Robert R. (guest) wrote 9 years ago:
    Yes, my dad bought a new 1967 Rambler Rebel 550 from Ricker. It was a fabulous car and went to 150k before he sold it.
  • Ricker Motors (site), Charlie Pehl wrote 9 years ago:
    You state in the article that Ricker Motors became an American Motors dealership in 1969. My father purchased a new 1962 Rambler Classic Station Wagon in 1962 from Ricker. I still have the paperwork. BTW it was the worst car my father purchased, ever. In fact he and Mike Ricker got into it on the dealership floor when Mr Ricker suggested that dad buy a new 63 if the 62 was so much trouble. Dad told him what he could do with the car. That same weekend dad bought a new 63 Ford. Anyway looks like they where selling American Motor before 69.
  • Spiritual Christian Dukh-i-zhiznik meeting hall : "Big Church", Paul H Behrens wrote 11 years ago:
    I was sorry to see the the church leave the old church building. My Grandfather's Church.
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