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Alhambra Health Center (Shorb Clinic)
This Monterey Revival building has ben part of the Alhambra community since 1930 and is listed on the California Register of Historic Places.
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Share your comments on the proposed adaptive re-use of the Alhambra Health Center to a community center- comments due October 14.
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Alhambra Health Center | Alhambra Preservation Group
Overview
The Alhambra Health Center was built in 1930 to serve the newly incorporated city’s growing population. It is an excellent example of Monterey Colonial Revival architecture, offering a window into the institutional development of the city. The Alhambra Health Center, owned by the City of Alhambra, has been closed for many years.
Despite community and city officials support for the building to be adaptive reused in 2021, a new plan in 2023 called for the historic building to be razed for a new community center.
Thanks to Alhambra Preservation Group and Alhambra Historical Society’s advocacy, in March 2024 City Council approved plans to adaptively reuse the historic building in the new community center. The project is now undergoing an Environmental Impact Report.
About This Place
About This Place
The Alhambra Health Center was built in 1930 to serve the newly incorporated city’s growing population, as well as residents throughout the western San Gabriel Valley. Press at the building’s dedication highlighted the state of the art facilities, particularly the emergency room, reflecting technological advancements and new theories of public health.
It is an excellent example of Monterey Colonial Revival architecture, designed by architect Karl W. Muck.
Our Position
The Conservancy supported the Alhambra Preservation Group’s call for adaptive reuse so that this historic building can continue to serve its community.
Adaptive reuse can offer creative solutions to both preserve the history contained within the existing building, and meet new needs as a community center. We are pleased that the “Connecting Gems” proposal will incorporate significant parts of this building and expanded to create an important gathering place for Alhambra residents.
How to Help
Respond to the Draft Environmental Impact Report by October 14th. See details here.
