Last week, Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe and his wife Julie were honored amongst Long Beach’s elite with the inaugural Cottonwood Award at the newly restored Rancho Los Alamitos for their leadership and support of historic, cultural, and environmental preservation. The Cottonwood Award references the meaning of the historic site’s name, Rancho Los Alamitos or “Ranch of the Little Cottonwoods,” as the cottonwood was once plentiful in the area due to natural springs. Today, these trees can be seen in the Native Garden, with the newest “little cottonwood” in the restored Barns Area.
The Long Beach Post will have a special photo essay documenting the entirety of the restored ranch following a special preview this week. For now, take a glance at these pictures to whet your appetite before the public grand opening on June 10.
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