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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1875-1909)-Elias J. Baldwin

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Start Date
1875
End Date
1909
Contents
1. " 'Lucky' Baldwin's retreat." Article by Susanna B. Dakin. 2. Article from Touring Topics, March 1929, page 41. 3. "One of many entrances to 'Lucky' Baldwin's ranch." Page from a Los Angeles Racing Association program, 1907. 4. "First street entrance to Fairyland Park, Baldwin's ranch." Page…
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Start Date
1875
End Date
1909
Contents
1. " 'Lucky' Baldwin's retreat." Article by Susanna B. Dakin.
2. Article from Touring Topics, March 1929, page 41.
3. "One of many entrances to 'Lucky' Baldwin's ranch." Page from a Los Angeles Racing Association program, 1907.
4. "First street entrance to Fairyland Park, Baldwin's ranch." Page from a Los Angeles Racing Association program, 1907.
5. "Large oak tree, Hotel Oakwood, Baldwin's ranch." Page from a Los Angeles Racing Association program, 1907.
6. "Rancho Santa Anita."Lasca Leaves, March 1976, by Sandy Snider.
7. "Pastoral - it's scenes like this that gave Arcadia its name." News photo mounted on gray paper, circa 1950.
8. "This is Santa Anita." Arcadia Tribune, March 23, 1950. News photo of Baldwin store.
9. "Baldwin's boat house." Arcadia Tribune, August 11, 1960. News photo of boat house.
10. "List of ranches and acreage planted to various crops." Century Magazine, October 1883, Volume XXVI, Number 6. Compiled 1978.
11. "Last remnant of the Rancho." Thoroughbred, November 1965 by Dick Nash. Six pages.
12. "Days of yore - progress is wonderful, but ..." Arcadia Tribune, March 24, 1949. News photo of Baldwin cattle pastures.
13. " 'Beast' Baldwin and his two great loves." Sports Illustrated, February 19, 1962 by Dolly Connelly.
14. "1894 photo of the bell tower of Mission San Gabriel." Article confirming bell from Mission was at ranch.
15. "History of Santa Anita." Westways, October 1955 by M. Richard Marx.
16. "Life at Guenoc (breeding farm owned by Lily Langtree). Westways, August 1957 by Idwal Jones.
17. "Mission-period Rancho." Arcadia Tribune, April 2, 1978.
18. "About 1876 or 1877, Baldwin hired a distant relative, Julius A. Kelly." Los Angeles Herald Tribune, December 30, 1960. Typed notes.
19. "Rancho was lucky for Baldwin." Arcadia Tribune, April 6, 1978.
20. The Peacock Call, September/October 1978. Rancho area residents' newsletter with article and map on Ranch. Also: a chronology on Rancho by Joe Buck.
21. "Life and death." Golden West, January 1966, pages 20-21+. Regarding Workman and Temple tragedy.
22. Ad in Sierra Madre Vista for Baldwin store. March 16, 1889.
23. February 1889 notice in Sierra Madre Vista telling of corn sale by Baldwin.
24. Story of Blas Cuellar recalls days of Baldwin Reign; 40 descendants still live in Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune, March 24, 1949. Cuellar had come from Mexico.
25. Letter relating to observation of the Ranch in 1883. Article in Western States Jewish Historical Quarterly, March 1979.
26. "Baldwin large operator - acquired much land in Los Angeles County." Chapter 3 from the book _California Memories_ by Jackson A. Graves, published by Times Mirror Press, 1930. Copied at Huntington Library, 1979.
27. "Lucky Baldwin's energy turning to the swamp lands of his great ranch." Valley Vista, March 31, 1900. Regarding lands in El Monte and Savanna areas.
28. "Mr. E.J. Baldwin was presented with four Java oyster shells by a captain of a vessel from China." San Gabriel Valley News, March 28, 1878.
29. "The Los Angeles Herald recently contained the following about E.J. Baldwin's Santa Anita Ranch: a long account of the ranch and its developing." Sierra Madre Vista, February 5, 1891.
30. Boat house construction." Sierra Madre Vista, May 28, 1891.
31. "Baldwin money for road up Mount Wilson." Sierra Madre Vista, May 3, 1889.
32. "Brick manufacture at Santa Anita." Sierra Madre Vista, April 14, 1888.
33. "Banana trees." Sierra Madre Vista, May 31, 1889.
34. List of numbers of fruit trees, grape vines, and head of livestock. Sierra Madre Vista, January 15, 1891.
35. "Acreage being sold for small ranches." Sierra Madre Vista, November 20, 1890.
36. "Estimated worth of ranch, 1891. Sierra Madre Vista, August 13, 1891.
37. Description of ranch from newspaper. Sierra Madre Vista, January 8, 1890.
38. "E.J. Baldwin's Santa Anita ranch is undoubtedly the most beautiful." Los Angeles Daily Herald, March 30, 1887. Copied from the Los Angeles Public Library by Sandy Snider of the Los Angeles County Arboretum.
39. "Water." San Gabriel Valley News, February 28, 1878. Regarding Baldwin building flumes to carry water from Big Santa Anita Canyon.
40. "The Santa Anita Ranch." Two pages from California of the South, by Walter Lindley, publisher, 1888.
41. "The Builders. VI Where Ranch and City Meet." Outing, October 1906 by Ralph D. Paine.
42. "In 1880, 'Lucky' Baldwin orange grove of 75 acres at Sierra Madre was planted to navels." Historical Society of Southern California Bulletin, December 1943, page 152.
43. "A large number of fine varieties of plants received for Mr. Baldwin." San Gabriel Valley News, February 28, 1878. From the Huntington Library.
44. Map showing irrigated lands, canals, pipe lines and pumping plants in the Pasadena Quadrangle, 1907. Original owned by Mrs. Robert Pitzer.
45. Letter from H. Unruh to Richard Garvey on E.J. Baldwin office letterhead featuring Bird's Eye Map. Original owned by Jack Donnelly. Obtained March 3, 1981.
46. "Notice of claim to water." Legal notice filed by E.J. Baldwin on August 23, 1883 in Court in Los Angeles. Regarding his right to water from Santa Anita Canyon. Original at County Hall of Records.
47. "Santa Anita Store." Ad in Sierra Madre Vista, circa late 1880's.
48. The Land of Sunshine: a magazine of California and the Southwest, February 1898, edited by Chas. F. Lummis. Photos and mentions of Arcadia on marked pages.
49. "Typical views of California." Los Angeles Times. Large photographic prints. (NOTE: OVERSIZE! See bottom drawer of photo file cabinet with oversize photos.)
50. "Childhood visit to Baldwin home recalled by former Los Angeles mayor." Arcadia Tribune, April 23, 1956, page 1. Article and photo.
51. "Rancho Santa Anita once vast Baldwin empire of more than 54,000 acres." News clip, circa April 1948.
52. "Lucky Baldwin's Rancho Santa Anita." by Percy L. Bonebrake. From the Westerners Brand Book, Los Angeles Corral. Book six, Los Angeles Westerners, 1956, page 83-85.
53. "Elias Jackson 'Lucky' Baldwin and his Santa Anita Ranch." by Carey S. Bliss. From the Westerners Brand Book, Los Angeles Corral. Book six, Los Angeles Westerners, 1956, page 79-82.
54. "20 cents an acre! - The Santa Anita Rancho story." The Realty Scene, Pasadena (Ca.) Independent, January 11, 1953 by Independent Real Estate Editor, Jack Cressman.
55. Ad in the Monrovia Planet, January 15, 1887, page 2. For the sale of 5-20 acre lots (out of 2,000 for sale) by E.J. Baldwin.
56. Arcadia Notes in the Monrovia Planet, May 21, 1887, page 2. Regarding buildings and road work, etc. for Arcadia at that time.
57. Article in the Monrovia Planet, March 15, 1887, page 3. Regarding the sale of two lots by E.J. Baldwin to the two Studebaker brothers.
58. Articles regarding the orange trees E.J. Baldwin will set out. Monrovia Messenger, March 27, 1890 and November 13, 1890.
59. Article regarding the placing of several thousand acres of land on the Santa Anita Ranch by E.J. Baldwin. Monrovia Messenger, January 8, 1891.
60. Lucky Baldwin's Ranch: a Southern California paradise of sixteen thousand acres. (Description of the ranch). The Daily Constitution, March 22, 1877.
61. It was too much. (Description of the ranch). Chicago Daily Tribune, May 25, 1877.
62. Lucky Baldwin's Ranch. Chicago Daily Tribune, June 17, 1879. Description of the acreage, trees, fruits, etc.
63. Lucky Baldwin's 'Arcadia': establishes sporting city on Santa Anita Ranch in defiance of strenuous opposition. New York Times, June 23, 1903. Arcadia is incorporated, and it promises to be the "sportiest" place in the country, despite opposition from the State Anti-Saloon League. The town is located on Baldwin's ranch of 18,000 acres.
64. "A Corner in Arcady," a chapter copied from History of Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley California, Vol. 1 (1930) by Harold Carew.
Subjects
History-Rancho Santa Anita (1875-1909)-Elias J. Baldwin
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Oak Tree begins its 12th season on October 17. An 8 page supplement included several articles about the Oak Tree meet: special events, charitable contributions, etc.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune Special Supplement
Date
October 16, 1980
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Arcadia Tribune Special Supplement
Date
October 16, 1980
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association
Item ID
2401AN
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The restaurant at Santa Anita Park is under construction and will not open for the Oak Tree racing season. Other projects are on schedule.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 17, 1999
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 17, 1999
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Santa Anita Park
Item ID
16480AN
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The Oak Tree Racing Association opens its fall racing season.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 2, 1997
Pages
p. l
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 2, 1997
Pages
p. l
Subjects
Oak Tree Racing Association
Santa Anita Park - 1991-2000
Item ID
26097AN
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The first Phase of the Santa Anita Park race track renovations will be open for the Oak Tree meet.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 30, 1999
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 30, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Renovations
Santa Anita Park - 1991-2000
Item ID
27336AN
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$12 million was spent refurbishing Santa Anita Park over the summer. The Oak Tree Meet opened Wednesday.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 2, 1997
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 2, 1997
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p. A1 w/photo
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Santa Anita Park, 1991-2000
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10543AN
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Christine Fulton, who recalls 30 years with Santa Anita Park race track, retired at the end of the Oak Tree meet last fall.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 13, 1983
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 13, 1983
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - People
Item ID
2421AN
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More than 10,000 brave searing heat for opening day of the Oak Tree racing season at Santa Anita Park. Related story in Sports Section, p. B1

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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 30, 1999
Pages
p. A1 w/photos
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 30, 1999
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p. A1 w/photos
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Santa Anita Park
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17680AN
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The Santa Anita Park race track will be allowed to work round-the-clock on the renovations to be completed before the beginning of Oak Tree on September 29th.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 8, 1999
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 8, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Renovations
Santa Anita Park - 1991-2000
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27136AN
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The Oak Tree Racing Association has allocated $365,000 to the University of California, Davis, Veterinary School for the study of the heart and lungs of the thoroughbred.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1981
Pages
p. A-8
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1981
Pages
p. A-8
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association
Item ID
2403AN
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The new simulcast system resulted in reduced on-site attendance but the Oak Tree meeting showed overall gains against a weak economy.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 1, 1991
Pages
p. B-2 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 1, 1991
Pages
p. B-2 photo
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association
Item ID
2405AN
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Increases in total attendance and total parimutuel handle, compared to last season, and a decline in daily average were in evidence in figures released after the November 16 close of the Oak Tree meeting at Santa Anita Park.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 22, 1987
Pages
p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 22, 1987
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2439AN
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The Oak Tree Racing Association reversed a national trend of declining on-track attendance by finishing its 28th meeting at Santa Anita Park with a 1.1% increase in on-track attendance.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 14, 1996
Pages
p. 12
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 14, 1996
Pages
p. 12
Subjects
Oak Tree Racing Association
Santa Anita Park - 1991-2000
Item ID
25981AN
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A $3 million building project to increase stable capacity by 150 stalls is underway at Santa Anita Park. Completion, which is planned before the start of the Oak Tree meeting, will bring the total number of stalls to 2,100. The project is discussed in detail.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 25, 1982
Pages
p. B-4
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 25, 1982
Pages
p. B-4
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2416AN
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Oak Tree Racing Association's autumn season will begin October 17. The 25 day session offers 16 stakes races with record purses. Several new features including Pick Six wagering will be offered.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 16, 1980
Pages
p. A-11
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 16, 1980
Pages
p. A-11
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association
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2400AN
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The 1980 Oak Tree Racing Association season set records in attendance, parimutual handle, wagering and horsemen benefits. Awards for the meet are enumerated: John Henry was voted Horse of the Meeting. Sandy Hawley won the riding championship.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
Devcember 7, 1980
Pages
p. A-6
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
Devcember 7, 1980
Pages
p. A-6
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association
Item ID
2402AN
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Oak Tree Racing Association's 1996 season started with a bang on October 2. Patrons discovered a new look with the $3.5 million improvement programs completed over the summer at Santa Anita Park race track.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 10, 1996
Pages
p. 12
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 10, 1996
Pages
p. 12
Subjects
Oak Tree Racing Association
Santa Anita Park 1991 -2000
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As part of a $2.6 million capital improvements program, Santa Anita Park race track has built a 2-story addition to the east end of the club-house. The 2nd story patio will be open during the Oak Tree meet, with a third story to be constructed next year.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 5, 1985
Pages
p. B-6 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 5, 1985
Pages
p. B-6 photo
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2427AN
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Santa Anita Companies has announced combined earnings for the second quarter ending June 30 of $416,000 or $.15/share.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 3, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 3, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Santa Anita Companies
Item ID
2376AN
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The opening day of Oak Tree marked the introduction of satellite wagering on Santa Anita Park races at Hollywood Park and Los Alamitos. After years of resistance, Santa Anita Park has fully embraced satellite wagering in a bid to win back fans lost to the lottery and urban congestion.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 13, 1991
Pages
p. B-3 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 13, 1991
Pages
p. B-3 photo
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association
Item ID
2404AN
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