Spadra Cemetery is one of Southern California's hidden cemeteries that not many people know about. Wedged near the 57 and 10 Freeways in Pomona, this cemetery is one of two landmarks that remain from Spadra, a once active place that became a ghost town by the turn of the twentieth century. But now, a major housing development is threatening the cemetery and its surrounding areas.

In this episode, you'll learn all about Spadra's history, and how advocates are fighting to protect the cemetery. You can help by emailing the City of Pomona, even if you're not a resident. Click here for more information. Follow Meet Me Graveside on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmegraveside/

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Music and sound credits: "She Wants My Guitar" by Fresh_Morning on Pixabay "Scary Creepy Horror Music" by HitsLab on Pixabay Theme song and all additional music by Nabeyin The clip of the Raging Waters commercial comes from Cow Missing on Youtube Bongo and screaming sound effects by freesound_community on Pixabay

Research sources: Most of the research for this episode comes from the archives of the LA Times and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, courtesy of the Los Angeles Public Library.

Additional research comes from the Historical Society of Pomona Valley and The Homestead Museum.