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Below are some interesting facts about Claremont, California:
1. Claremont is known as the "City of Trees" because it has thousands of mature trees, including the largest elm tree in California.
2. The city is home to the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges and two graduate schools.
3. Claremont was founded in 1887 and named after Claremont, New Hampshire.
4. The first motion picture theater in Claremont was opened in 1913, which was known as the Gilda Theater.
5. The city was the location of the "Claremont Colleges Riot" in 1991, which was a student protest against the Gulf War.
6. Claremont has been named the "Best Suburb" in America by Business Insider.
7. The iconic "C" on the mountainside above Claremont is made up of concrete and is 85 feet tall and 35 feet wide.
8. The city has a rich history of citrus farming, and there is still an active citrus preserve in town that features hundreds of citrus trees.
9. Claremont was used as a location for several movies and TV shows, including the film When Harry Met Sally.
10. Claremont has several parks and open spaces, including the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park, which has miles of hiking trails and panoramic views of the valley.
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