La Canada History

Which was NOT a reason that people came out to California many years ago?

• Warm, dry weather

• Beaches with better waves

• Looking to cure tuberculosis

• Cheap land

What was always the biggest problem in the valley in the early days?

• too many criminals

• lack of water

• smog

• colder weather

Who was NOT one of the first settlers in the Canada-Crescenta Valley?

• Jacob Lanterman

• Thomas Hall

• Theodore Pickens

• Principal Speck

What was the main source of transportation in La Canada in the 1890s?

• Railroad

• Cars

• Motorcyles

• Horse-drawn carriages

What did many early residents in La Canada do with their land?

• Used it for building large mansions

• Used it to raise bees and sell honey

• Used it to build sidewalks and roads

• Used it for make skateparks

What finally changed La Canada from a farming community to a community of homes?

• No one was buying any more honey

• People heard about the good schools in La Canada

• Aliens were spotted near JPL

• Colorado River water came to La Canada

The Crescenta-Canada Valley is located between what two mountain ranges?

• The San Rafael Hills and Mount Baldy

• The San Gabriel Mountains and the Rocky Mountains

• The San Gabriel Mountains and the San Rafael Hills

• The Rocky Mountains and Mount Baldy

The school bell from the first school in La Canada still remains on display in our city. It is located at:

• PCR

• LCE

• PCY

• LCHS

Who was responsible for bringing Colorado River water to La Canada?

• Theodore Pickens

• Frank Lanterman

• George Washington

• Ms. Hoffman

La Canada residents would camp in the Arroyo Seco during what season?

• fall

• winter

• spring

• summer