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Monroe, W.N. |
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History of the builidng of the First Baptist Church, mentions worshippers W.N. Monroe, C.O. Monroe, E.J. "Lucky" Baldwin and Anita Baldwin.
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225 Monroe Place
The story of "The Monroe Cottage" built by W.M. and Mary J. Monroe in 1884. William's brother Campbell O. Monroe and his family lived there also and added a second story in 1887. A later owner was Rev. Arthur Skeele and his wife Alice Bullard and family.
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250 N. Primrose Ave.
Detailed history and brochure on the "William Newton Monroe House" or "The Oaks." Built 1884-1885 for William N. Monroe. Architect was Solon Haas. Subsequent owner was E. F. Spence who purchased it to create the "Young Ladies College" associated with the University of Southern California, which operated here for 18 months. Architecture is Queen Anne style with Eastlake detailing. Later owners included George & Sheila Dragan. The house is listed...
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