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===Notable sites=== [[File:Final Clock.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Rotary Centennial Clock in San Marino, with City Hall in the background]] San Marino is the location of the [[Huntington Library]], Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. In 1919, [[Henry E. Huntington]] provided limited access to his art collection, library containing the rare books and historical documents, and botanical collection. The Huntington's library contains 8 million manuscripts, 440,000 rare books, 454,000 reference books, 900,000 prints and ephemera, 777,000 photographs, and 300,000 digital files.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huntington.org/about|title=About|website=The Huntington|language=en|access-date=December 12, 2019}}</ref> The Huntington's art collections are housed in his large [[Neoclassical architecture|Neoclassical]]–[[Palladian]] mansion and feature European and American art spanning more than 500 years. In addition, the surrounding [[botanical garden]]s span approximately 120 acres and contain more than a dozen themed gardens. Collectively, the institution is known as "The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens", or as "The Huntington," to the public.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.huntington.org/ArtDiv/HEHArtHome.html | title=The Huntington Art Collections | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080703173816/http://www.huntington.org/ArtDiv/HEHArtHome.html | archive-date=July 3, 2008}}</ref> [[El Molino Viejo]] ("The Old Mill"), completed about 1816 as a [[Gristmill|grist mill]] for [[Mission San Gabriel Arcángel]], is in San Marino. The original two-story structure measured {{convert|53|by|26|ft|m}}. It is the oldest commercial building in Southern California.<ref name="San Marino California City Guide">{{cite web |url=http://www.pasadenaviews.com/san-marino-city-guide/ |title=San Marino California City Guide |publisher=Pasadenaviews.com |access-date=August 4, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100831022456/http://www.pasadenaviews.com/san-marino-city-guide/ |archive-date=August 31, 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.old-mill.org/history.asp |title=The Old Mill ~ El Molino Viejo |publisher=Old-mill.org |access-date=August 4, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100329194906/http://www.old-mill.org/history.asp |archive-date=March 29, 2010 }}</ref> The town is located on the former lands of the historic [[Rancho Huerta de Cuati]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.old-mill.org/ | title=The Old Mill | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100507050215/http://www.old-mill.org/ | archive-date=May 7, 2010 }}</ref> The [[Edwin Hubble House]]: From 1925 to 1953, this two-story [[stucco]] home was the residence of [[Edwin Hubble]], one of America's great 20th-century [[astronomer]]s, who, among other accomplishments, discovered extragalactic [[nebula]]e and their separation from each other. It is a [[National Historic Landmark]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=1603&ResourceType=Building |title=National Historic Landmarks Program (NHL) |publisher=Tps.cr.nps.gov |date=December 8, 1976 |access-date=August 4, 2010}}</ref> The Michael White Adobe House is located on the campus of [[San Marino High School]] and houses the San Marino Historical Society archives.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.smnet.org/comm_group/historical/ | title=San Marino Historical Society | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100518221526/http://www.smnet.org/comm_group/historical/ | archive-date=May 18, 2010}}</ref> The [[University of Southern California]] owns a house in San Marino which is used as the residence of the president of the university. The residence and grounds often are used for university events. Across from City Hall, at the northeast corner of Huntington Drive and San Marino Avenue, is the Centennial Clock, donated to the community in 2005 by the Rotary Club of San Marino in celebration of Rotary International's 100th anniversary. Dedicated on July 4, 2005, the nineteen foot high clock includes a time capsule with artifacts donated by residents and community organizations which is to be opened on July 4, 2039, to mark the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club of San Marino.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sanmarinorotary.org/clock/Main%20Page.html |title={title} |access-date=July 26, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150221202208/http://sanmarinorotary.org/clock/Main%20Page.html |archive-date=February 21, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> In the middle of San Marino lies [[Lacy Park]], a {{convert|30|acre|m2|adj=on}} expanse of grass and trees. Originally named Wilson Lake in 1875, the land was purchased by the city in 1925 and dedicated as a park. It is one of the few neighborhood parks that charge for admission, with a $5 fee for non-San Marino residents on weekends. A picnic area is often the site of musical concerts, civic events and pancake breakfasts. Within the park are two walking loops: an inner loop of approximately 3/4 mile in length, and an outer loop of approximately {{convert|1|mi|km|adj=on}} in length. Dogs are welcome with their owners, providing they are on a leash.<ref name="City of San Marino, CA - Lacy Park">{{cite web |url=http://www.ci.san-marino.ca.us/lacy.htm |title=City of San Marino, CA - Lacy Park |publisher=Ci.san-marino.ca.us |access-date=August 4, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100529052615/http://www.ci.san-marino.ca.us/lacy.htm |archive-date=May 29, 2010 }}</ref> In recent years, proposals from SMHS alumni Brent and Derek Barker to build a dedicated dog park on the unlandscaped western edge of the park have been shelved due to strident opposition from some of the city's elderly residents.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sanmarinotribune.com/lacy-dog-park-proposal-meets-opposition-at-crowell/ |title=Dog Park |publisher=Sanmarinotribune.com |date= June 3, 2014|access-date=January 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906001748/http://sanmarinotribune.com/lacy-dog-park-proposal-meets-opposition-at-crowell/ |archive-date=September 6, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> The park includes six championship tennis courts and a pro shop, administered by the San Marino Tennis Foundation. At the west entrance of the park is the Rose Arbor, which is of special significance for the people of San Marino. It is sixty years old and has long been a source of beauty and tranquility to many residents. In recent years the care and upkeep of the Rose Arbor itself has been augmented by private donations from residents who have chosen to sponsor individual posts.<ref name="City of San Marino, CA - Lacy Park"/> The park recently built a memorial to General George S. Patton (a native of San Marino) and also a large memorial to the Armed Forces along with a statue of a sad soldier. The memorial includes the names of all military personnel from San Marino.<ref name="San Marino California City Guide"/> The city's local newspaper office is located on Mission St., in the city's “old town”. ''The San Marino Tribune'' has been the official newspaper of the city since 1929. There are two sections of the weekly paper, an "A" section and a "B" section, the distinction being that it covers San Marino news as well as news in Pasadena, San Gabriel, Alhambra, Arcadia and South Pasadena.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sanmarinotribune.com/ |title=San Marino |publisher=Sanmarinotribune.com |access-date=August 4, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100914001657/http://www.sanmarinotribune.com/ |archive-date=September 14, 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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