3 Best Landmarks in Pomona, CA

“American Museum of Ceramic Art aims to champion the art, creation, history, and technology of ceramics through exhibitions, outreach, collections, and studio programming. The museum was founded on March 22, 2003. AMOCA is a visionary organization devoted to the arts; they believe that visual art experiences communicated through professional artists, workshops, or gallery exhibitions promote cross-cultural understanding and provide new perspectives and insights that enrich their lives. The museum's permanent collection consists of over 7,000 pieces, including Southern California dinnerware, Mettach ceramics, industrial ceramics, factory-made ceramics, ancient vessels from the Americas, fine porcelains of Asia and Europe, and functional and sculptural contemporary ceramics. American Museum of Ceramic Art offers free admission for youth under 12 and members.”

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“Phillips Mansion was built in 1875 by Louis Phillips, who by the 1890s had become the richest man in Los Angeles County. The mansion was built in the style of the Second Empire. The house was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The building has been described as having been made in the "Second Empire" or "Classic Haunted Mansion architectural style." The exterior was fashioned out of handmade fire bricks on the premises, while the ornate interior featured gas lighting and sixteen-foot-tall ceilings, six fireplaces, and cherry and maple woodwork. The Phillips Mansion became a center of community activity in the Spadra and Pomona area.”

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“Palomares Adobe represents the many changes occurring in California during the period. The adobe was constructed between 1850 and 1855 as a residence for Don Ygnacio Palomares, owner of Rancho San Jose. The adobe is the second, larger adobe home of the Palomares family, known as a stopping place for hospitality on the way to Los Angeles or San Bernardino. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The site has been open to the public as a museum on life in the Spanish and Mexican ranchos. Palomares Adobe has a rich history of hospitality and serves as a charming backdrop for weddings, quinceañeras, and other celebrations. The place is a popular site for families, school tours, and special events.”

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