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Arcadia Chamber of Commerce to hold formal opening of new offices in the Bekins Building on Huntington Drive.

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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 11, 1950
Pages
p. 2 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 11, 1950
Pages
p. 2 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Bekins
Item ID
33211AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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New building for Chamber of Commerce

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 24, 1963 p. 1
May 16, 1963 p. 13
June 13, 1963 p. 1 (new building)
August 22, 1963 p. 1 (architect's drawing)
August 22, 1964 p. 1
September 3, 1964 p. 1
February 28, 1965 p. 1 (ground breaking)
June 6, 1965 p. 1 (picture)
November 14, 1965 p. 3 (dedication)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 24, 1963 p. 1
May 16, 1963 p. 13
June 13, 1963 p. 1 (new building)
August 22, 1963 p. 1 (architect's drawing)
August 22, 1964 p. 1
September 3, 1964 p. 1
February 28, 1965 p. 1 (ground breaking)
June 6, 1965 p. 1 (picture)
November 14, 1965 p. 3 (dedication)
Subjects
Chamber of Commerce
Item ID
4145AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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New El Rancho Building, a 2-story store and office affair, located at 1200 W. Huntington Drive, is nearing completion, with occupancy expected in March. Rancho Santa Anita, Inc. are the owners of the new building. Architect is Rowland H. Crawford.

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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 25, 1950
Pages
p. 8 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 25, 1950
Pages
p. 8 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Buildings
Business and Industry
El Rancho Building
Item ID
33222AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Library Building (1961-1989)

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Start Date
1961
End Date
1989
Contents
1. "Report and recommendations." Report from E. Castagna to Library Board on locating new library building, March 18, 1957, nine pages. 2. "A report on the future building program." Report by the Library Board and Administration, March 21, 1957, fifteen pages. 3. Letter from E. Castagna to Libra…
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Start Date
1961
End Date
1989
Contents
1. "Report and recommendations." Report from E. Castagna to Library Board on locating new library building, March 18, 1957, nine pages.
2. "A report on the future building program." Report by the Library Board and Administration, March 21, 1957, fifteen pages.
3. Letter from E. Castagna to Library Board, May 15, 1957.
4. "Arcadia Public Library second preliminary planning program." Undated, fifteen pages.
5. Schematic drawing prepared for the Arcadia Library Board, July 5, 1957.
6. "Arcadia Library plans approved by Library Board." Monrovia Daily News, November 16, 1959.
7. Information sheet on Arcadia Public Library at the time of building dedication, April 16, 1961.
8. City of Arcadia final cost and related data published at the time of building dedication, April 1961.
9. Dedication Ceremony program, April 16, 1961. Four copies.
10. "Art Exhibitions." List of exhibits at the time of building dedication, April 16, 1961.
11. "Invitation to Your New Library." Brochure for the public, April 16, 1961.
12. Invitation to the formal dedication ceremony, April 16, 1961.
13. "Arcadia Public Library history." A history and list of personnel as of opening the new building, April 16, 1961, one page.
14. List of Arcadia Public Library activities for the dedication week, April 17-22, 1961.
15. "Library dedication ceremonies." Arcadia Tribune, April 13, 1961, two parts.
16. "Library to be dedicated in Arcadia." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, April 9, 1961, with photos.
17. Area handwritten sheet with square footage, undated. (MISSING - April 1994)
18. "Arcadia changes image with carpets and music." Library Journal, December 15, 1961.
19. "Everybody loves the Library." San Francisco Sunday Chronicle, April 15, 1962.
20. Arcadia Public Library Junior Reading Room Dedication program, November 16, 1963. Two copies. (NOTE: Children's wing was not completed at the time the new library opened in 1961.)
21. Program for an Arcadia High School Music Holiday Concert to benefit the Jerry Broadwell Fund. (NOTE: The Children's room was redecorated in 1976 and dedicated to Fire Captain Jerry Broadwell.)
22. "Jerry Broadwell Children's Library." Information sheet describing memorial fund.
23. Dedication program of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room, March 21, 1976.
24. The Memorial Fund Committee invitation to the dedication of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room, March 21, 1976.
25. Arcadia Public Library floor plan, 1967.
26. "Book borrowers get gate." Arcadia Tribune, February 5, 1967.
27. Arcadia Public Library floor plan, pre-1972-1973.
28. "Arcadia's library violates city zoning law, planner charges." Los Angeles Times, January 31, 1971.
29. "New concepts in service seen at Arcadia Library." News clip, August, 1972.
30. "Arcadia's library violates city zoning law, planner charges." Los Angeles Times, January 31, 1971.
31. "Anti-stealing device ok'd for library." News clip, October 1974.
32. "Big bargain." News clip, June 1975.
33. "Broadwell memorial selected." News clip, undated.
34. "Patience, please." News clip, May 1975.
35. "Children's Library." News clip, February 1976.
36. "Arcadia Library using detection." News clip, June 1975.
37. "Arcadia fireman and their wives painting Children's Room of the Arcadia Public Library." News photo, February 1976.
38. Library renovation." News clip, February 1973.
39. Arcadians gather to honor Broadwell." News photos, March 1976.
40. "New children's section opens." Arcadia Tribune, October 17, 1963.
41. "Recommendations for the new library building." Study from the Library Board to the City Council, February, 18, 1958.
42. Packet of correspondence, news clips, etc. relating to development and building of the library at 20 West Duarte Road, undated.
43. "Library site selection: size, open space, parking, proximity." Arcadia Tribune, 1978.
44. "Arcadia changes the image with carpets and music." Library Journal, December 1, 1961, page 4100. Two copies.
45. "Final project cost estimate - Library Building." Published by the City of Arcadia, California, 1960, three pages.
46. Packet on the Children's and Young Adult's room, circa 1963.
47. "Recommendations for new library - location and size." February 18, 1958.
48. Packet on library furnishings with emphasis on the carpet controversy.
49. Memo from City Librarian Jim Domney to City Manager George J. Watts regarding earthquake damage to the Library building, October 2, 1987.
50. "Library built for future." Los Angeles Times, March 26, 1961.
Subjects
Library Building (1961-1989)
Physical Description
2 folders
Item ID
139AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Biographic sketch of William "Bill" Libby, Chamber of Commerce manager.

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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
March 15, 1950
Pages
p. 7 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
March 15, 1950
Pages
p. 7 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Libby, William "Bill"
Item ID
29864AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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8 story office building at Baldwin and Arcadia

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 10, 1966
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 10, 1966
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Buildings
Item ID
3696AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Pacific Telephone building

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 30, 1963
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 30, 1963
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Buildings
Item ID
3691AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Office building at First and Wheeler

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 12, 1962
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 12, 1962
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Buildings
Item ID
3690AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Towne Center office building at Santa Anita and Wheeler

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 23, 1967 p. 1
May 4, 1967 p. 1
May 7, 1967 p. 1 (architect's drawing)
November 9, 1967 p. 1
November 19, 1967 p. 1
May 19, 1968 p. 1
January 7, 1970 p. 1
February 21, 1971 p. 1 (ground breaking)
April 4, 1971 p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 23, 1967 p. 1
May 4, 1967 p. 1
May 7, 1967 p. 1 (architect's drawing)
November 9, 1967 p. 1
November 19, 1967 p. 1
May 19, 1968 p. 1
January 7, 1970 p. 1
February 21, 1971 p. 1 (ground breaking)
April 4, 1971 p. 1
Subjects
Buildings
Item ID
3697AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Articles relative to new library.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1955 p. 1 (Board recommendations for new facility)
March 6, 1958 p. 1 (City leaders look at new library plan)
December 25, 1958 p. 1 (Final choice for library site)
January 8, 1959 p. 1 (City Council approves site)
June 29, 1959 p. 1 (Contract signed)
November 16, 1959 p. 1 (Board approves plan)
February 22, 1960 p. 1 (Plans for new building)
April 10, 1961 p. 12 (Girl scouts plant trees)
April 13, 1961 p. 1 (Dedication program)
April 17, 1961 p. 1 (Cultural events slated)
April 20, 1961 p. 1 (Crowds visit new library)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1955 p. 1 (Board recommendations for new facility)
March 6, 1958 p. 1 (City leaders look at new library plan)
December 25, 1958 p. 1 (Final choice for library site)
January 8, 1959 p. 1 (City Council approves site)
June 29, 1959 p. 1 (Contract signed)
November 16, 1959 p. 1 (Board approves plan)
February 22, 1960 p. 1 (Plans for new building)
April 10, 1961 p. 12 (Girl scouts plant trees)
April 13, 1961 p. 1 (Dedication program)
April 17, 1961 p. 1 (Cultural events slated)
April 20, 1961 p. 1 (Crowds visit new library)
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Building - 1961-
Item ID
3979AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Miss Arcadia of 1963 is Vikki Lynn Davis. She will be on the Arcadia float in the Rose Parade on January 1, 1963. The Junior Chamber of Commerce conducted the contest. Two princesses were selected: Lauren Dahl and Diana Lynne Donnelly.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 2, 1962
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 2, 1962
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Dahl, Lauren
Davis, Vikki Lynn
Donnelly, Diana Lynne
Item ID
32253AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Connie Chalmers was named Arcadia's Rose Queen in a contest sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The four princesses are Carol Gourley, Linda Hunsicker, Sandi Morrell, and Marion Wiberg. They will reign over Arcadia's Tournament of Roses Parade float. Photos.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 12, 1960
Pages
p. 1, 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 12, 1960
Pages
p. 1, 3
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Chalmers, Connie
Gourley, Carol
Hunsicker, Linda
Morrell, Sandi
Wiberg, Marion
Item ID
32254AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Chambers, Dec. 31.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 10, 1957
Pages
p. 18
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 10, 1957
Pages
p. 18
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Chambers, son
Item ID
15415AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia artist, Mrs. Beatrice Hinlein, has a display of her at at the Arcadia Library.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
April 27, 1959
Pages
p. 12
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
April 27, 1959
Pages
p. 12
Subjects
Arcadia artists
Hinlein, Beatrice
Item ID
17443AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Egner Construction Company of Gardena will starting building second apartment in the city on West Huntington Drive. Earlier in January, the Egner Company took out a permit for a 21-unit apartment on Fairview Avenue. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune,
Date
February 2, 1964
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune,
Date
February 2, 1964
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Apartment buildings
Egner Construction Company
Item ID
34151AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A seragraph by Arcadia artist, Edna Lenz, has been accepted for the Pennell collection at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
May 16, 1955
Pages
p. 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
May 16, 1955
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Arcadia Artist - Edna Lenz
Item ID
13697AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Leon Ware, a former resident of Arcadia now living in Newport Beach, has published a new novel, "The Phantom of the Bridge."

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune Section Two No page number
Date
August 26, 1954
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune Section Two No page number
Date
August 26, 1954
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Ware, Leon
Item ID
13297AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Building height

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 23, 1963 p. 1
June 27, 1963 p. 1
July 7, 1963 p. 1
August 8, 1963 p. 1
August 11, 1963 p. 1
August 15, 1963 p. 1
September 26, 1963 p. 1 (reduction)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 23, 1963 p. 1
June 27, 1963 p. 1
July 7, 1963 p. 1
August 8, 1963 p. 1
August 11, 1963 p. 1
August 15, 1963 p. 1
September 26, 1963 p. 1 (reduction)
Subjects
Ordinances, Municipal
Item ID
4051AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Building controls

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 19, 1964 p. 1 (Towne Center)
December 17, 1964 p. 1 ("Conditional Use" changes)
January 24, 1965 p. 1 ( " )
September 5, 1971 p. 1 ( " )
January 13, 1966 p. 1 (2 story houses)
January 20, 1966 p. 1 ( " )
August 38, 1966 p. 1 (building controls tightened)
September 18, 1968 p. 1 (minimum lot size increased)
March 29, 1970 p. 1 (multi-story amendment)
June 24, 1973 p. 1 (condominium code tightened)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 19, 1964 p. 1 (Towne Center)
December 17, 1964 p. 1 ("Conditional Use" changes)
January 24, 1965 p. 1 ( " )
September 5, 1971 p. 1 ( " )
January 13, 1966 p. 1 (2 story houses)
January 20, 1966 p. 1 ( " )
August 38, 1966 p. 1 (building controls tightened)
September 18, 1968 p. 1 (minimum lot size increased)
March 29, 1970 p. 1 (multi-story amendment)
June 24, 1973 p. 1 (condominium code tightened)
Subjects
Ordinances, Municipal
Item ID
4052AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Building designs for earthquakes

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 17, 1955
Pages
p. 20
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 17, 1955
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
Earthquakes
Item ID
3900AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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