GPIA Achievements
1969 - Anthony Mascitti elected first GPIA President. More and better street lighting installed. GPIA advocates for demolition of
abandoned buildings. Installation of Glassell Park city ID signs. Contract signed with City of L.A. for creation of the landscaped, island
median at Division St. and West Ave. 33. First GPIA picnic held at the newly named Glassell Park Recreation Center (thanks to lobbying by
the GPIA). An idea of a full-sized swimming pool at the Recreation Center conceived at the picnic. A "Community Christmas" Canary Pine
tree is planted on the Eagle Rock Blvd. median in front of the Rite-Aid Shopping Center. $6,753 is raised for the Gonzales family when their
El Paso Drive home slides into the street during the heavy rainstorm of 1969.
abandoned buildings. Installation of Glassell Park city ID signs. Contract signed with City of L.A. for creation of the landscaped, island
median at Division St. and West Ave. 33. First GPIA picnic held at the newly named Glassell Park Recreation Center (thanks to lobbying by
the GPIA). An idea of a full-sized swimming pool at the Recreation Center conceived at the picnic. A "Community Christmas" Canary Pine
tree is planted on the Eagle Rock Blvd. median in front of the Rite-Aid Shopping Center. $6,753 is raised for the Gonzales family when their
El Paso Drive home slides into the street during the heavy rainstorm of 1969.
1970 - Carl Heydeman elected president. Heydeman and several GPIA members travel to Sacramento and deliver copies of petitions
urging completion of the Glendale Freeway, at that time left unsightly and unfinished in Glassell Park. State Senator David Roberti listened
to GPIA members and later that year funds were approved to complete the freeway in 1972, rather than 1976. Glenda Gripekey is chosen,
"Miss Glassell Park". After meeting with city officials, several abandoned eyesores are demolished. GPIA representatives lobby the state
legislature again. This time to do away with overhead power lines. President Heydeman stresses the importance of trees, trees and more
trees -- for beauty as well as health -- in an article in Northeast Newspapers. Traffic signals at 12 Glassell Park intersections are improved.
urging completion of the Glendale Freeway, at that time left unsightly and unfinished in Glassell Park. State Senator David Roberti listened
to GPIA members and later that year funds were approved to complete the freeway in 1972, rather than 1976. Glenda Gripekey is chosen,
"Miss Glassell Park". After meeting with city officials, several abandoned eyesores are demolished. GPIA representatives lobby the state
legislature again. This time to do away with overhead power lines. President Heydeman stresses the importance of trees, trees and more
trees -- for beauty as well as health -- in an article in Northeast Newspapers. Traffic signals at 12 Glassell Park intersections are improved.
1971 - Gula Hagerty elected president. Glassell Park Merchants invited to a merchant-mixer at Old Virginia Restaurant. GPIA sponsors
its first benefit golf tournament. Planning begins on the marker monuments at York and Eagle Rock and San Fernando and Eagle Rock.
First candidates forum held and 200 people attend.
its first benefit golf tournament. Planning begins on the marker monuments at York and Eagle Rock and San Fernando and Eagle Rock.
First candidates forum held and 200 people attend.
1972 - Anthony Mascitti returns as GPIA president. GPIA demands that the State Highway department hold true to its commitment to
complete the Glendale Freeway. The association is advised that funds have been allocated. The media lauds the GPIA for its lobbying
efforts. City approves the Glassell Park marker/monuments. Councilman Art Snyder makes generous donation to the GPIA's fund to pay for
the Markers. The Moss Avenue tunnel is closed after the tragic death of a Glassell Park resident. Kmart comes to Glassell Park.
complete the Glendale Freeway. The association is advised that funds have been allocated. The media lauds the GPIA for its lobbying
efforts. City approves the Glassell Park marker/monuments. Councilman Art Snyder makes generous donation to the GPIA's fund to pay for
the Markers. The Moss Avenue tunnel is closed after the tragic death of a Glassell Park resident. Kmart comes to Glassell Park.
1973 - George King elected president. GPIA donates microphone system to the Glassell Park Recreation Center. City Council is lobbied
by the GPIA for improvements at the Rec Center. GPIA is incorporated as a non-profit corporation in the State of California. In November,
construction begins on the two Glassell Park monuments. Construction is begun on extending the Glendale freeway to the 134 freeway. A
five year retrospective audiovisual presentation wows members at the annual anniversary dinner.
by the GPIA for improvements at the Rec Center. GPIA is incorporated as a non-profit corporation in the State of California. In November,
construction begins on the two Glassell Park monuments. Construction is begun on extending the Glendale freeway to the 134 freeway. A
five year retrospective audiovisual presentation wows members at the annual anniversary dinner.
1974 - Gula Hagerty again becomes president. The hillside stairway on Crestmoore Place is replaced. The Glassell Park monuments are
unveiled on March 24th. Many dignitaries attend. GPIA meets with Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley in the Mayor's conference room to raise
the profile of Glassell Park and the GPIA. An election/candidates forum held. Prop 13's Howard Jarvis debates the tax issue with GPIA
member Richard Ferraro. St. Bernard students journey to City Hall to ask Mayor Bradley for a swimming pool at the Glassell Park
Recreation Center. Lucky's Market at El Paso and Eagle Rock Blvd. (now Albertson's) opens its doors
unveiled on March 24th. Many dignitaries attend. GPIA meets with Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley in the Mayor's conference room to raise
the profile of Glassell Park and the GPIA. An election/candidates forum held. Prop 13's Howard Jarvis debates the tax issue with GPIA
member Richard Ferraro. St. Bernard students journey to City Hall to ask Mayor Bradley for a swimming pool at the Glassell Park
Recreation Center. Lucky's Market at El Paso and Eagle Rock Blvd. (now Albertson's) opens its doors
1975 - Charter member Dominick Bachiero elected president. Funding for the new swimming pool at the Recreation Center is approved.
New city-sponsored trees are planted along Eagle Rock Blvd.
New city-sponsored trees are planted along Eagle Rock Blvd.
1976 - Dominick Bachiero elected president for a second term. During this Bi-centennial year, GPIA encourages members to plant a
patch of red, white and blue flowers in their yards. City Councilwoman Peggy Stevenson attends our April meeting. She is the leading
advocate in City government for the new Glassell Park swimming pool. GPIA lobbies and receives a 3-way signal for vehicles leaving the
Lucky's parking lot enabling drivers to make left-hand turn north onto Eagle Rock Blvd. safely. Pedestrian push button installed (at GPIA's
request) at the cross walk at West Ave. 40 and Eagle Rock Blvd. Petition is circulated for bus service on Division St. between Ave. 42 and
Cypress Ave. GPIA works with Congressman Ed Roybal to keep the Glassell Park Post Office open on Saturdays for resident's
convenience. Councilwoman Stevenson applies for a $50,000 federal grant for new sports field lighting at the Recreation Center.
patch of red, white and blue flowers in their yards. City Councilwoman Peggy Stevenson attends our April meeting. She is the leading
advocate in City government for the new Glassell Park swimming pool. GPIA lobbies and receives a 3-way signal for vehicles leaving the
Lucky's parking lot enabling drivers to make left-hand turn north onto Eagle Rock Blvd. safely. Pedestrian push button installed (at GPIA's
request) at the cross walk at West Ave. 40 and Eagle Rock Blvd. Petition is circulated for bus service on Division St. between Ave. 42 and
Cypress Ave. GPIA works with Congressman Ed Roybal to keep the Glassell Park Post Office open on Saturdays for resident's
convenience. Councilwoman Stevenson applies for a $50,000 federal grant for new sports field lighting at the Recreation Center.
1977 - Longtime member, Elizabeth Chierichetti becomes president. She leads effort to have Ackerman Drive paved and extended 600
ft to West Ave. 42 to give alternate egress down from the hills. Plans and drawings for the new swimming pool revealed.
ft to West Ave. 42 to give alternate egress down from the hills. Plans and drawings for the new swimming pool revealed.
1978 - Dr. Bonnie Templeton elected president. Meetings changed from monthly to bi-monthly, and from Wednesdays to Thursdays.
GPIA tackles traffic problems, signals and excess tonnage on our streets. Howard Jarvis speaks at our May meeting regarding Prop. 13.
GPIA tackles traffic problems, signals and excess tonnage on our streets. Howard Jarvis speaks at our May meeting regarding Prop. 13.
1979 - Sister Delores O'Dwyer, principal of St. Bernard's Elementary School becomes GPIA president. Union Oil wants to locate a huge
Oil Fuel Tank in Glassell Park. Residents revolt and Councilwoman Peggy Stevenson announces at the GPIA meeting that Union Oil's plans
were abandoned due to community resistance. GPIA urges the department of Building and Safety to cite 15 properties for trash
accumulation, abandoned autos, poor maintenance and other infractions. Past president, Bonnie Templeton, arranges a donation of 300
plants from the Los Angeles Garden Club for the Verdugo Road on ramp to the Glendale Freeway. Plans unveiled for a new 9,000 square
foot Glassell Park recreation center gym for $825,000.00; construction set to begin in 1981.
Oil Fuel Tank in Glassell Park. Residents revolt and Councilwoman Peggy Stevenson announces at the GPIA meeting that Union Oil's plans
were abandoned due to community resistance. GPIA urges the department of Building and Safety to cite 15 properties for trash
accumulation, abandoned autos, poor maintenance and other infractions. Past president, Bonnie Templeton, arranges a donation of 300
plants from the Los Angeles Garden Club for the Verdugo Road on ramp to the Glendale Freeway. Plans unveiled for a new 9,000 square
foot Glassell Park recreation center gym for $825,000.00; construction set to begin in 1981.
1980, 1981 - Dr. Richard Ferraro elected for two terms as GPIA president. Construction starts on the new swimming pool. At GPIA's
request gates are installed to lock the pedestrian tunnel under Verdugo Road in front of the Rec Center for night time safety concerns. On
April 11, 1981 the $1.3 million, 75' by 120' pool is finally open and dedicated. A DREAM OF A DECADE COMES TRUE!!! After heavy rains,
homes on Oban and Allegre Sts. begin to slide from their foundations. Three homes are demolished, three others moved to new locations.
A 6000-pound gross limit is posted on Division St. by recommendation of the GPIA. Councilwoman Stevenson directs the Northeast Police to
monitor gang-related activities on Drew St. near Estara in Glassell Park.
request gates are installed to lock the pedestrian tunnel under Verdugo Road in front of the Rec Center for night time safety concerns. On
April 11, 1981 the $1.3 million, 75' by 120' pool is finally open and dedicated. A DREAM OF A DECADE COMES TRUE!!! After heavy rains,
homes on Oban and Allegre Sts. begin to slide from their foundations. Three homes are demolished, three others moved to new locations.
A 6000-pound gross limit is posted on Division St. by recommendation of the GPIA. Councilwoman Stevenson directs the Northeast Police to
monitor gang-related activities on Drew St. near Estara in Glassell Park.
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