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Yep. The Plaza at West Covina, to be precise.

Today is the last day to see an exhibit of Dodger history, including the team’s 30 years at Dodger Stadium.

The plaza this weekend is showcasing a variety of memorabilia, including old-time Dodger uniforms, some dating to the 1890s, when the team belonged to Brooklyn, played at Ebbets Field and was affectionately known as “dem Bums.”

There are historical photos, programs, ticket stubs and player rosters. There are jerseys that belonged to famous players, bats and balls autographed by such old-time heroes as Roy Campanella and Jackie Robinson and by more recent Dodgers Fernando Valenzuela, Mike Scioscia and Kirk Gibson.

Sports fans take note: The plaza has also set up a large-screen television set that will replay great moments in Dodger history.

It’s unlikely that the enclosed mall air will be redolent of either grilled--or steamed--Dodger dogs. Bags of salted peanuts won’t fly through the air. But look at it this way: You can park a lot closer, and you don’t have to sit in the nosebleed section.

Best of all, there is special limited-edition merchandise for sale, most of which features Dodger Stadium’s 30th-anniversary designs, that is not available at retail outlets.

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For more information, call the plaza at (818) 960-1881. The exhibit, which is free, is in the Bullock’s courtyard. The mall is just off the San Bernardino Freeway (Interstate 10) at Vincent Avenue.

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