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Whittier's oldest park. Contains a playground and a statue of J.G. Whittier. Founders Day community historical celebration held here the Saturday before Mother's Day. Summer concerts in park on Mondays. Bordering the neighborhood are some of the oldest extant houses in Whittier, built in Craftsman and Victorian styles. One of these houses (6536 Friends) appeared in the movie Hocus Pocus.
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Nixon Plaza, Whittier Brewing Company
Beaux Arts Classical, designed by John and David Parkinson. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was home to Richard Nixon's first law office. Home to the Whittier Brewing Company food hall and several restaurant stalls.
The parade scene in the final episode of The Wonder Years was filmed at the corner of Greenleaf Avenue and Philadelphia Street. Kevin (Fred Savage) is standing under the awning of the former Rocky Cola Cafe. He crosses Philadelphia to meet Paul (Josh Saviano) as a parade goes by. Parades actually do go down Greenleaf, but they're usually Christmas parades.
Built in 1860, the Jonathan Bailey House was the first residence in Whittier and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Operated by the Whittier Historical Society. It contains exhibits on the early history of Whittier, and contains archives on Whittier history.
Remember Back to the Future? Well, the high-school scenes of Hill Valley H.S. in 1955 and 1985, including the exteriors for the Enchantment Under the Sea Dance, were filmed at Whittier High School. Alma mater of Richard Nixon. WHS' Vic Lopez Auditorium hosts not only Whittier High's drama department, but also concerts of the Whittier Regional Symphony, Wurlitzer Organ concerts, and other community events.