Alhambra Historical Society To Unveil SS Alhambra Victory Ship Plaque at November 11 Veterans Day Program
On November 11, 2022 at the annual Alhambra Veterans Day ceremony the Alhambra Historical Society will unveil a recently-acquired plaque from the SS Alhambra Victory ship as part of the annual Veterans Day Program at the Alhambra Veterans Memorial. The Alhambra Historical Society will also give a short presentation on the role Victory ships played in World War II and the history of the SS Alhambra Victory as part of the event’s program. The public event will begin at 10 a.m. with a continental breakfast, followed at 11 a.m. with the program. The Alhambra Veterans Memorial is located at the corner of Palm Avenue and Alhambra Road. "We are honored that the US Department of Transportation – Maritime Division gifted this plaque to the Alhambra Historical Society,” stated Chris Olson, Alhambra Historical Society President. “One can only imagine the stories this plaque could tell from its days on the SS Alhambra Victory. We hope to be able to tell a few of those stories as we research ...