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The History Of Pico Rivera

  • El Rancho High School

    El Rancho High School
    El Rancho High School welcomes it's first class (although there was no senior class) in the fall of '52.
  • The Merge

    The Merge
    Pico and Rivera merged into one city. After a vote, most residents preferred to call the city Pico Rivera rather than Serra City.
  • A Los Angeles County City

    A Los Angeles County City
    After the merge, Pico Rivera becomes the 61 city of Los Angeles County only 22 days after merging the cities of Pico and Rivera.
  • A New Landmark

    A New Landmark
    In the 1960s, the first Rivera School House becomes a new landmark and is showcased in Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA.
  • Enternal Flame

    Enternal Flame
    in the 1960's, a monument across Smith Park is placed to honor all the veterans of the past and the present.
  • Our New City Hall

    Our New City Hall
    A modern day building of 12,000 square foot building at Passons boulevard served and still serves as the Pico Rivera City Hall. it costed $400,000 to construct the building.
  • Pico Rivera Sports Arena

    Pico Rivera Sports Arena
    The Pico Rivera Sports Arena was opened and was used as a multi-purpose facility. Although it served many purposes, it was used best for charreadas, or Mexican rodeos.
  • Pico Rivera's Museum

    Pico Rivera's Museum
    The Pico Rivera History and Heritage Society establishes the Museum of Pico Rivera in what used to be a train depot.
  • Towne Center

    Towne Center
    In 2002, an industrial park was established along with a Towne Center in front of it. Now, it contains many businesses and provide many jobs and resources to the residents of Pico Rivera.
  • Pico Rivera's 50th Anniversary

    Pico Rivera's 50th Anniversary
    Pico Rivera celebrates its 50th anniversary as a city on January 29th, 2008.
  • The Second Sister City

    The Second Sister City
    Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico becomes the second sister city with Pico Rivera.
  • Pico Rivera Recognized As...

    Pico Rivera Recognized As...
    Pico Rivera was recognized as the most business friendly city in the Los Angeles County