Baldwin Memories -- These Baldwin artifacts, which represent items belonging to Lucky Baldwin and his wife Jennie Dexter, reportedly used to be on display in the Queen Anne Cottage. They include a solid gold horseshoe, pure gold nuggets, one of Baldwin's first watches, satin slippers and kid gloves.
Baldwin Memories -- These Baldwin artifacts, which represent items belonging to Lucky Baldwin and his wife Jennie Dexter, reportedly used to be on display in the Queen Anne Cottage. They include a solid gold horseshoe, pure gold nuggets, one of Baldwin's first watches, satin slippers and kid gloves.
Baldwin Coach Barn -- Built in 1880, this barn housed Lucky Baldwin's carriage horses in stalls of redwood and cedar, with elaborate ironwork. It was restored in 1958 and still stands in the Arboretum.
Baldwin Coach Barn -- Built in 1880, this barn housed Lucky Baldwin's carriage horses in stalls of redwood and cedar, with elaborate ironwork. It was restored in 1958 and still stands in the Arboretum.
Hugo Reid Adobe (Before Restoration) --Built in 1840, the Hugo Reid Adobe was the first permanent structure built on Rancho Santa Anita. It was here, overlooking the lake where Hugo Reid had built his adobe some 70 years previously, that Lucky Baldwin died in 1909. In 1959-60, the Adobe was restore…
Hugo Reid Adobe (Before Restoration) --Built in 1840, the Hugo Reid Adobe was the first permanent structure built on Rancho Santa Anita. It was here, overlooking the lake where Hugo Reid had built his adobe some 70 years previously, that Lucky Baldwin died in 1909. In 1959-60, the Adobe was restored. It remains where it has always been, just south of the lake in what is now the Arboretum.
Arcadia's First House -- Built in 1880 by O.D. Harris on what is now the corner of Colorado Boulevard at Santa Anita Avenue, this was reportedly Arcadia's first house. The initial meeting of the Arcadia Board of Trade was held here in 1914. The house was torn down in the 1950s.
Arcadia's First House -- Built in 1880 by O.D. Harris on what is now the corner of Colorado Boulevard at Santa Anita Avenue, this was reportedly Arcadia's first house. The initial meeting of the Arcadia Board of Trade was held here in 1914. The house was torn down in the 1950s.
Lyon Pony Express Museum -- Sharp's Indian Trading Post was one of several buildings that comprised W. Parker Lyon's Pony Express Museum in Arcadia. Located at the intersection of Huntington Drive and Colorado Place, the Museum was a popular City attraction from the mid-1930s until the early 1950s.
Lyon Pony Express Museum -- Sharp's Indian Trading Post was one of several buildings that comprised W. Parker Lyon's Pony Express Museum in Arcadia. Located at the intersection of Huntington Drive and Colorado Place, the Museum was a popular City attraction from the mid-1930s until the early 1950s.
Clara Baldwin's Home -- Harold and Clara Baldwin Stocker purchased this home in 1907. Located on Foothill Blvd between Baldwin and Santa Anita Avenues, it still stands as a private residence.
Clara Baldwin's Home -- Harold and Clara Baldwin Stocker purchased this home in 1907. Located on Foothill Blvd between Baldwin and Santa Anita Avenues, it still stands as a private residence.
Santa Anita Racetrack Coach -- Since the first running of the horses at the present Santa Anita Racetrack in December 1934, the spectators have enjoyed the pageantry of the circling of the track by this coach prior to "starting time".
Santa Anita Racetrack Coach -- Since the first running of the horses at the present Santa Anita Racetrack in December 1934, the spectators have enjoyed the pageantry of the circling of the track by this coach prior to "starting time".
Charter Oak Post Office (1956) -- Located across the street from the original "Federal Building," this row of mail boxes served for a short time as the local post office in Charter Oak.
Charter Oak Post Office (1956) -- Located across the street from the original "Federal Building," this row of mail boxes served for a short time as the local post office in Charter Oak.
Kasner's Country Market -- This was Arcadia's first market; the building had a dirt floor until 1960. It opened c.1951 and remained in business until it became Vickery's Country Market c.1962. Located at 800 S. Santa Anita Avenue, that location is now occupied by the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Fou…
Kasner's Country Market -- This was Arcadia's first market; the building had a dirt floor until 1960. It opened c.1951 and remained in business until it became Vickery's Country Market c.1962. Located at 800 S. Santa Anita Avenue, that location is now occupied by the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation.
Kennedy Stables -- According to the artist, the Kennedy Stables were located on Baldwin Avenue across from Santa Anita Park, and were burned in a fire in August 1952.
Kennedy Stables -- According to the artist, the Kennedy Stables were located on Baldwin Avenue across from Santa Anita Park, and were burned in a fire in August 1952.
Palomares Adobe -- This commodius T-shaped adobe built 1885 by Don Ygnacio Palomares, a native of Spain, is still standing on Arrow Highway in Pomona. This hacienda was the focal point of all activity in the area including religious services and ceremonies which the padres traveled from the San Gab…
Palomares Adobe -- This commodius T-shaped adobe built 1885 by Don Ygnacio Palomares, a native of Spain, is still standing on Arrow Highway in Pomona. This hacienda was the focal point of all activity in the area including religious services and ceremonies which the padres traveled from the San Gabriel Mission to perform. Carretas, like the one in the foreground, were drawn by oxen and were a common means of transportation.
Pio Pico Adobe (Before Restoration) -- Don Pio Pico, the last Mexican governor of California, acquired the land for this home in 1850, in what is now Whittier. The adobe was destroyed by the floods of 1883-84
Pio Pico Adobe (Before Restoration) -- Don Pio Pico, the last Mexican governor of California, acquired the land for this home in 1850, in what is now Whittier. The adobe was destroyed by the floods of 1883-84
Pio Pico Adobe (Restored) -- This, Don Pico's second adobe known as "the mansion", had 33 rooms, and the fireplaces were so large that logs stood in them vertically.
Pio Pico Adobe (Restored) -- This, Don Pico's second adobe known as "the mansion", had 33 rooms, and the fireplaces were so large that logs stood in them vertically.
Vejar Adobe -- In 1855 Don Ricardo Vejar built for his bride, Theresa Palomares, this home, one of the first two-storied adobes in California, on what was the Diamond Bar Ranch.
Vejar Adobe -- In 1855 Don Ricardo Vejar built for his bride, Theresa Palomares, this home, one of the first two-storied adobes in California, on what was the Diamond Bar Ranch.
Carrion Hacienda -- Saturnino Carrion, a nephew of Don Palomares, constructed this hacienda from plans drawn by an Italian architect. Completed in 1863, it is the oldest house in San Dimas (above Puddingstone Lake); the original walls are still standing.
Carrion Hacienda -- Saturnino Carrion, a nephew of Don Palomares, constructed this hacienda from plans drawn by an Italian architect. Completed in 1863, it is the oldest house in San Dimas (above Puddingstone Lake); the original walls are still standing.