The area was once predominantly agricultural; but, at the end of WWII, the fast rising demand for homes lured builders to the attractive terrain. Since the 1950s, it has been both residential as well as industrial. It had a Ford Motor Company plant for many years: Los Angeles Assembly. Pico Rivera lies below the Whittier Narrows, making it one of the "Gateway Cities". In January 1958, 56 percent of the electorate voted for incorporation. They approved a Council-Manager form of government, and the name "Pico Rivera" was established for the new city. Five citizens were chosen from a slate of 24 candidates to serve as members of the first City Council; Pico Rivera officially became the 61st city in Los Angeles County.
The area was once predominantly agricultural; but at the end of WWII the fast rising demand for homes lured builders to the attractive terrain Since the 1950s it has been both residential as well as industrial It had a Ford Motor Company plant for many years Los Angeles Assembly Pico Rivera lies below the Whittier Narrows making it one of the "Gateway Cities" In January 1958 56 percent of the electorate voted for incorporation They approved a Council-Manager form of government and the name "Pico Rivera" was established for the new city Five citizens were chosen from a slate of 24 candidates to serve as members of the first City Council; Pico Rivera officially became the 61st city in Los Angeles County