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Alhambra ( , , Spanish pronunciation: [aˈlambɾa] ; from "Alhambra") is a city located in the western San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County, California, United States, approximately 8 miles (13 km) east from the downtown Los Angeles civic center. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

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