Cover of a flyer prepared by a citizen's group supporting passage of bonds to be voted on by City. Money would be used to install a complete sewer system.
Arcadia Public Library at First and Wheeler Avenues. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Edna Lenz painting of the Arcadia Public Library at First Avenue and Wheeler Street. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Volume I no. 1 issue of first Arcadia newspaper, THE ARCADIA BULLETIN. Paper included an article on the opening of Clara Villa which opened May 3, 1904. The paper has photos of five members of the Board of Trustees (now City Council) and also one of Arcadia's first City Marshall, Elmer Anderson and his brother, Charles Anderson, City Treasurer.
Water damage to the Arcadia Public Library resulting from rain. This view is of the circulation area. There are trash cans on the desk to catch the water leaking from the roof.
Water damage to the Arcadia Public Library resulting from rain. This view is of the reference office. There is a trash can to catch leaking water on top of a filing cabinet.
Arcadia Public Library at First and Wheeler Avenues. This view shows a mother and young son walking in the front entrance. The circulation desk is on the left. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Edna Lenz painting of the Arcadia City Hall as it appeared circa 1918. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Arcadia City Council Members at the unveiling of plaque designating Arcadia Woman's Club Clubhouse the City of Arcadia Historic Landmark No. 1, at 324 S. First Avenue, Arcadia, CA. Left to right: Council Member Sho Tay, Council Member Michael Danielson, Cheryl Alberg, Mayor Tom Beck, Council Member Paul P. Cheng, Council Member April Verlato, and Marilyn Daleo. This is the first City of Arcadia Historical Landmark.
Original reference desk at Arcadia Public Library as it was built in 1961 Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
New exterior of the newly remodeled/expanded Arcadia Public Library. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Policeman sitting in chair talking on telephone at switchboard in Arcadia Police Station at First Avenue and Wheeler Street. Can also see typewriters, switchboard, books, lamp, radio, microphone, keys and desk. Water fountain and gum machines on wall.
New reference desk at Arcadia Public Library after the remodel/renovation. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
New HVAC system at the newly remodeled/expanded Arcadia Public Library. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Edna Lenz painting of the Arcadia Public Library when it was housed in a small house close to the old City Hall, circa 1920s. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
New public access computers at Arcadia Public Library after the remodel/renovation. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Arcadia Public Library's new Tech Center as seen shortly after the remodel/expansion. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Copy Room at the Arcadia Public Library as it appeared shortly after the Library remodel/renovation. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.