Eagle Rock is a neighborhood in northeastern Los Angeles that derives its name from a massive boulder at the district's northern edge, which contains an indentation that casts a vaguely bird-shaped shadow on the rock at certain times of day. In the 1880s Eagle Rock existed as a farming community with grand Victorian farmhouses and many exquisite Craftsman homes in charming neighborhoods. In 1906 Eagle Rock became an independent city and was incorporated in 1911 with a population of approximately 600; in 1914 it also became home to Occidental College, designed by famed architect Myron Hunt. The entire city has been experiencing gentrification for the last few years as young urban professionals discover this gem between Glendale and Pasadena, minutes away from downtown Los Angeles. In 2005, population reached approximately 27,875. Several young men are participating in a flag ceremony at the intersection of Eagle Rock Blvd. and Colorado Blvd. The Edwards and Wildey Building, one of the oldest buildings in the city, is visible in the background along the southeastern corner. This area was (and still is) considered to be the center of Eagle Rock.
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