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The George Elkins Company has acquired the Hitchcock Realty Company, which had been in business in the area for 47 years.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 7, 1974
Pages
p. D-3
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 7, 1974
Pages
p. D-3
Subjects
Real Estate
Item ID
2284AN
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Illegal lot splits in the area of deep residential lots has been causing many headaches for the City. City Attorney Phillips feels that most illegal splits occur because of ignorance of the law by owners and buyers. The City does not learn of the deal until it has been finalized.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 22, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 22, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Real Estate
Item ID
2285AN
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Home values in communities adjacent to Arcadia are increasing - some as much as 20% since 1973. Figures for several areas are given.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 28, 1976
Pages
p. B-8
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 28, 1976
Pages
p. B-8
Subjects
Real Estate
Item ID
2286AN
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Summary of current real estate prices. Median sales price of an existing home in California has reached $58,322.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 10, 1977
Pages
p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 10, 1977
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Real Estate
Item ID
2287AN
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Prices in the real estate market have stabilized in Southern California.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 5, 1978
Pages
p. A-5
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 5, 1978
Pages
p. A-5
Subjects
Real Estate
Item ID
2288AN
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Covers the role realtors have played in transforming Arcadia from the "egg basket" of Southern California to a prized residential community.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Real Estate
Item ID
2289AN
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General information regarding real estate subdivisions

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 5, 1937 p. 1 Santa Anita Vista, subdivision of Foothill w. of 5th Ave. bought by Grover T. Garland)
July 27, 1939 p. 1 (Santa Anita Village , unit placed on market)
March 13, 1941 p. 1 (Santa Anita Oaks, ranch Santa Anita, Santa Anita Village)
May 29, 1941 p. 1 (Santa Anita Highlands, purchasers F. E.Woodley and C. P. Cook, purchase date and boundaries)
March 5, 1942 p. 1 (3 new subdivisions announced)
June 9, 1946 p. 1 (Colorado & 4th; Rodeo Rd; 2nd & Los Flores)
May 15, 1947 p. 9 (W. of Peck rd, N. of Jeffires Ave.)
January 29, 1948 p. 1 (last of Baldwin acreage subdivided - Santa Anita Highlands)
September 9, 1954 p. 1 (Highlands area tracts)
May 28, 1956 p. 1 (lot splits)
June 21, 1956 p. 1 ( " )
July 12, 1956 p. 1 ( " )
February 17, 1963 (10th Ave. subdivision approved)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 5, 1937 p. 1 Santa Anita Vista, subdivision of Foothill w. of 5th Ave. bought by Grover T. Garland)
July 27, 1939 p. 1 (Santa Anita Village , unit placed on market)
March 13, 1941 p. 1 (Santa Anita Oaks, ranch Santa Anita, Santa Anita Village)
May 29, 1941 p. 1 (Santa Anita Highlands, purchasers F. E.Woodley and C. P. Cook, purchase date and boundaries)
March 5, 1942 p. 1 (3 new subdivisions announced)
June 9, 1946 p. 1 (Colorado & 4th; Rodeo Rd; 2nd & Los Flores)
May 15, 1947 p. 9 (W. of Peck rd, N. of Jeffires Ave.)
January 29, 1948 p. 1 (last of Baldwin acreage subdivided - Santa Anita Highlands)
September 9, 1954 p. 1 (Highlands area tracts)
May 28, 1956 p. 1 (lot splits)
June 21, 1956 p. 1 ( " )
July 12, 1956 p. 1 ( " )
February 17, 1963 (10th Ave. subdivision approved)
Subjects
Real Estate
Item ID
4156AN
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Highland Oaks area rezoning map and article

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 15, 1973
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 15, 1973
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Real estate - Highlands
Item ID
4157AN
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Santa Anita Oaks shopping center proposal faces planning commission. The application, filed by National Shopping Centers, Inc., Rosemead, requests zone change at the northwest corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Foothill Boulevard from C-2 and R-O to C-2 and D. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

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Newspaper
Arcadia News Post
Date
August 21, 1967
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia News Post
Date
August 21, 1967
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Planning Commission
Santa Anita Oaks shopping center
Zoning
Item ID
34145AN
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Changes to Santa Anita Park

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 10, 1935 p. 1 (percentage to City)
September 17, 1936 p. 1 (additions)
November 20, 1936 p. 1 ( " )
August 15, 1938 p. 1 (improvements)
October 26, 1938 p. 1 ( " )
February 16, 1953 p. 1 (additions)
December 17, 1956 p. 1 ( " )
December 9, 1957 p. 1 ( " )
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 10, 1935 p. 1 (percentage to City)
September 17, 1936 p. 1 (additions)
November 20, 1936 p. 1 ( " )
August 15, 1938 p. 1 (improvements)
October 26, 1938 p. 1 ( " )
February 16, 1953 p. 1 (additions)
December 17, 1956 p. 1 ( " )
December 9, 1957 p. 1 ( " )
Item ID
4176AN
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Race restrictions in Arcadia assures future property investments. No colored population in city, a record unparalleled in this section of the San Gabriel Valley. See hard copy in subject file Real Estate.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
August 31, 1939
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Arcadia Bulletin
Date
August 31, 1939
Subjects
Discrimination
Housing
Race restrictions
Real Estate
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Mrs. Raymond A. Dorn, wife of Pasadena real estate man, who developed much of the property north of Foothill Boulevard in Arcadia, was killed and her husband injured in an automobile accident at Rosemead Boulevard and Callita Street.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 10, 1961
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 10, 1961
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Dorn, Raymond A. (Mrs.)
Real estate developers
Item ID
32505AN
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The Planning Commission is endeavoring to make Arcadia's General Plan more flexible and more consistent with zoning regulations. The Commission will submit its changes to the City Council for final approval.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 2, 1975
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 2, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Planning
Item ID
1179AN
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The Planning Commission has rejected proposed General Plan changes that would have permitted hi-density zoning in the Naomi-Camino Real-Golden West area and left it medium density. The General Plan and the zoning map are still not in conformity, which was one reason the hearing was called.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 28, 1974
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 28, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Planning
Item ID
1177AN
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Articles regarding Rancho Santa Anita

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 17 thru March 31, 1938 p. 1 ("Romance of Santa Anita")
April 27 ,1939 p. 2 (25 acres donated)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 17 thru March 31, 1938 p. 1 ("Romance of Santa Anita")
April 27 ,1939 p. 2 (25 acres donated)
Subjects
Rancho Santa Anita - 1909 - 1947
Baldwin, Anita
Item ID
3951AN
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General information regarding beginning of Santa Anita Park

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 24, 1932 p. 1 (rezoning for)
July 1, 1932 p. 1
July 8, 1932 p. 1
July 15, 1932 p. 1
July 22, 1932 p. 1 (action postponed)
July 29, 1932 p. 1 (endorsed by voters)
August 5, 1932 p. 1 (rezoning ordered)
August 12, 1932 p. 1 (contracts let)
August 19, 1932 p. 1 (ground breaking)
August 26, 1932 p. 1 (ceremonies)
November 11, 1932 p. 1 (building permit issued)
December 9, 1932 p. 1 (clubhouse)
April 14, 1933, p. 1 (parimutual bill)
June 30, 1933 p. 1 (racing votedby residents)
September 29, 1933 p. 1 (racing permit applied for)
January 12, 1934 p. 1 (permit granted)
January 19, 1934 p. 1 (rezoning ordered)
February 2, 1934 p. 1 (contract)
March 16, 1934 p. 1 (title to property)
March 23, 1934 p. 1 (taxes paid)
May 11, 1934 p. 1 (progress)
June 1, 1934 p. 7 (picture)
June 15, 1934 p. 1 (plans for opening)
July 13, 1934 p. 1 (progress)
August 3, 1934 p. 1 ( " )
August 17, 1934 p. 1 (license fee ordinance)
October 3 1934 p. 1 (plans)
October 19, 1934 p. 1 ( " )
December 7, 1934 p. 1 (license fee set)
December 21, 1934 p. 1 (opening)
December 28, 1934 p. 1 (first racing day)
March 8, 1935 p. 1 (first season ends)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 24, 1932 p. 1 (rezoning for)
July 1, 1932 p. 1
July 8, 1932 p. 1
July 15, 1932 p. 1
July 22, 1932 p. 1 (action postponed)
July 29, 1932 p. 1 (endorsed by voters)
August 5, 1932 p. 1 (rezoning ordered)
August 12, 1932 p. 1 (contracts let)
August 19, 1932 p. 1 (ground breaking)
August 26, 1932 p. 1 (ceremonies)
November 11, 1932 p. 1 (building permit issued)
December 9, 1932 p. 1 (clubhouse)
April 14, 1933, p. 1 (parimutual bill)
June 30, 1933 p. 1 (racing votedby residents)
September 29, 1933 p. 1 (racing permit applied for)
January 12, 1934 p. 1 (permit granted)
January 19, 1934 p. 1 (rezoning ordered)
February 2, 1934 p. 1 (contract)
March 16, 1934 p. 1 (title to property)
March 23, 1934 p. 1 (taxes paid)
May 11, 1934 p. 1 (progress)
June 1, 1934 p. 7 (picture)
June 15, 1934 p. 1 (plans for opening)
July 13, 1934 p. 1 (progress)
August 3, 1934 p. 1 ( " )
August 17, 1934 p. 1 (license fee ordinance)
October 3 1934 p. 1 (plans)
October 19, 1934 p. 1 ( " )
December 7, 1934 p. 1 (license fee set)
December 21, 1934 p. 1 (opening)
December 28, 1934 p. 1 (first racing day)
March 8, 1935 p. 1 (first season ends)
Subjects
Santa Anita Park
Item ID
4175AN
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General information regarding Santa Anita Railroad Station

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 28, 1938 p. 1
July 5, 1952 Section II, p. 2
April 6, 1967 p. 1 (historic site)
May 11, 1967 p. 1 (move to Arboretum)
September 28, 1967 p. 1 ( " )
February 11, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
February 25, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
February 28, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
April 4, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
April 11, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
April 14, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
April 18, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
April 21, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
May 2, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
May 23, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
June 13, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
July 7, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
July 14, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
August 28, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
September 11, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
September 15, 1968 p. 1 (removal)
February 23, 1969 p. 1 (ground breaking at new site)
September 17, 1969 p. 1 (restoration and removal to Arboretum)
March 8, 1970 p. 2 ( " )
August 5, 1970 p. 1 ( " )
August 11, 1971 p. 25 (history)
October 8, 1972 ( " )
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 28, 1938 p. 1
July 5, 1952 Section II, p. 2
April 6, 1967 p. 1 (historic site)
May 11, 1967 p. 1 (move to Arboretum)
September 28, 1967 p. 1 ( " )
February 11, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
February 25, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
February 28, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
April 4, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
April 11, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
April 14, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
April 18, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
April 21, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
May 2, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
May 23, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
June 13, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
July 7, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
July 14, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
August 28, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
September 11, 1968 p. 1 ( " )
September 15, 1968 p. 1 (removal)
February 23, 1969 p. 1 (ground breaking at new site)
September 17, 1969 p. 1 (restoration and removal to Arboretum)
March 8, 1970 p. 2 ( " )
August 5, 1970 p. 1 ( " )
August 11, 1971 p. 25 (history)
October 8, 1972 ( " )
Subjects
Railroads - Santa Anita Station
Item ID
4155AN
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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1838-1947)

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Start Date
1838
End Date
1947
Contents
1. Chain of title. Three copies given to Arcadia Public Library on the Rancho's fiftieth anniversary. 2. "Santa Anita Rancho history told in book." News clip, circa 1956. 3. "Our community." Article from Arcadia Savings and Loan brochure. 4. "Arcadia, City of Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Adver…
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Start Date
1838
End Date
1947
Contents
1. Chain of title. Three copies given to Arcadia Public Library on the Rancho's fiftieth anniversary.
2. "Santa Anita Rancho history told in book." News clip, circa 1956.
3. "Our community." Article from Arcadia Savings and Loan brochure.
4. "Arcadia, City of Arcadia." San Gabriel Valley Advertiser, February 26, 1969 by I. Hope.
5. "Arcadia gets publicity." News clip, 1927 copied from Alton Green's scrapbook.
6. "The Romance of Rancho Santa Anita." Booklet by Rancho Santa Anita, circa 1948. Eight copies.
7. Lasca Leaves, October 1967. Three copies.
8. "The Romance of the Ranchos." Booklet by Palmer Conner, Title Insurance and Trust Company, 1941. Six copies. Insert of 1919 map of Old Spanish and Mexican Ranchos of Los Angeles County.
9. "Rancho Santa Anita ... trials of ownership." Lasca Leaves, December 1975. Two copies.
10. "The people of Rancho Santa Anita, Part II." Lasca Leaves, July 1956.
11. "From romance to racehorses." Westways, February 1974.
12. "Ranch Santa Anita." Section of the book, Brief Sketches of the History of the Ranchos San Pascual, Santa Anita ...etc. by J.M. Miller.
13. Lasca Leaves, December 1975.
14. a. "Historic Santa Anita: the development of the land." Brochure by the Arboretum, circa 1976. 14b. Historic Santa Anita the Development of the Land, undated. 14c. Historic Santa Anita the Development of the Land, originally printed by California Arboretum Foundation 1976, Revised and reprinted by Los Voluntarios 2006.
15. "Expedients." Four pages detailing Reid's claim. Copied from the collection of Huntington Library.
16. "Santa Anita Ranch, Rancho Santa Anita." Articles from The Westerner's Brand Book, published by Los Angeles Corral, 1956.
17. "The old and new Santa Anita." Westways, January 1948.
18. "Chain of horticulture." Lasca Leaves, July 1951.
19. "The restorations at Rancho Santa Anita." Lasca Leaves, January 1961.
20. "Background to Rancho Santa Anita." By Florence Slocum, circa 1969.
21. "People say." Arcadia Tribune, February - April, 1941. A series of eight articles commemorating Rancho Santa Anita's 100th birthday.
22. "Rancho Santa Anita 'Place of Many Waters.'" Lasca Leaves, October 1967 by Susanna Bryant Dakin.
23. Historic calendar of events of Ranch Santa Anita. Peacock Call, September/October 1978.
24. Manuscript of Mrs. C.W. (Emma Elinor Hines) Young. From the Bancroft Library at the University of California at Berkeley, October 1978. Photocopy of handwritten manuscript and typed copy.
25. "Owners and cattle brands of the Rancho Santa Anita." The Branding Iron, June 1979 by Jack McCaskill.
26. "The Baldwin legacy." Lasca Leaves, June 1976 by Sandy Snider.
27. "Santa Anita Rancho - history told in book." Pasadena Independent, January 11, 1953. Pasadena Star News, September 23, 1956.
28. "Pasadena the Crown of the Valley: a souvenir." Pasadena Board of Trade, 1893-1894 by E. Norman Baker. From the historical collection of William F. Salisbury.
29. "Rancho Santa Anita - 'Place of Many Waters'." Junior League Community News, October 1957 by Susanna Bryant Dakin.
30. "Rancho Santa Anita's colorful past." News clip, undated.
31. "Rancho Santa Anita, chuck full of early California memories; one of the Southland's most beautiful spots." Arcadia Tribune, December 6, 1937, page 1.
32. "Historic ranchos' sale recalls pioneer days." Los Angeles Times, April 5, 1936, Part V, page 1.
33. "Two famous holdings to be subdivided soon. Santa Anita and La Cienega Ranch acreage purchased for vast residential development." Los Angeles Times, April 5, 1936, Part V.
34. Town Rambler by Marjorie Hesse: description of Rancho Santa Anita and the arrangement of the rooms at the old adobe house as told by Miss Lena McCulley and second cousin of E.J. "Lucky" Baldwin, Mrs. H. H. Cross. Arcadia Tribune, June 22, 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936-Jan. 1, 1939. Arcadia Historical Society.
35. "The Romance of California Land Titles" by Stuart O'Melveny. Title Insurance and Trust Company, 1928. (Rancho Santa Anita mentioned on page 13.)
36. Rancho Santa Anita and the development of San Marino and Sierra Madre. From pages 91, 93, 94, 100 of the book Pasadena Area History by Manuel Pineda and E. Caswell Perry (1972).
Subjects
History-Rancho Santa Anita (1838-1947)
Physical Description
2 folders
Item ID
103AF
Collection
Subject Files
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A spokesperson for Santa Anita Consolidated has indicated that there is no intention of moving the Santa Anita Park race track to the $100 million sports complex proposed for the City of Los Angeles by Hollywood Park, Inc.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 20, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 20, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1945-1980
Item ID
2392AN
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Articles regarding Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 21, 1939 p. 1 (opening)
April 14, 1941 p. 1
April 17, 1941 p. 1
June 19, 1941 p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 21, 1939 p. 1 (opening)
April 14, 1941 p. 1
April 17, 1941 p. 1
June 19, 1941 p. 1
Subjects
Restaurants, Bars, etc.-Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant
Item ID
3903AN
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