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The Hugo Reid Adobe still stands in disrepair at the Los Angeles County Arboretum five years after preservation and restoration efforts should have started. At issue is whether it should be preserved as the Hugo Reid Adobe or reinterpreted as the Elias J. ("Lucky") Baldwin Adobe.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30237
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 11, 2006
Pages
p. B1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 11, 2006
Pages
p. B1
Subjects
Getty Foundation
Historic Buildings
Hugo Reid Adobe
Landmarks
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Preservation
Item ID
30424AN
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Writer Charles Cooper recounts the history of the Los Angeles County Arboretum, including previous landowners Hugo Reid and Elias J. ("Lucky") Baldwin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31039
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 13, 2003
Pages
p. 16
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 13, 2003
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
Baldwin, Elias J. ("Lucky")
Los Angeles County Arboretum - history
Rancho Santa Anita - history
Reid, Hugo
Item ID
31234AN
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The statue saluting Hugo Reid and his family will be donated to Arcadia by the county if the city pays cost of moving it and restoring the parkland. It will be moved to a spot near the Arcadia Historical Museum.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 19, 2002
Pages
p. 14
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 19, 2002
Pages
p. 14
Subjects
Hugo Reid statue
Statuary
Item ID
30766AN
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Items regarding Hugo Reid

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4333
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 9, 1947 p. 1 (Federal grant)
September 11, 1950 p. 1 (picture and article. Addition to Hugo Reid School. Austin, Field and Fry are architects. "School starts here today"-in operation for the first time are the new permanent plant at Highland Oaks School, two portable units added to the Hugo Reid school and the new Longley school, which this year will be operated as a first, second and third grade annex of Holly Avenue school.)
February 25, 1954 p. 1 (expansion)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 9, 1947 p. 1 (Federal grant)
September 11, 1950 p. 1 (picture and article. Addition to Hugo Reid School. Austin, Field and Fry are architects. "School starts here today"-in operation for the first time are the new permanent plant at Highland Oaks School, two portable units added to the Hugo Reid school and the new Longley school, which this year will be operated as a first, second and third grade annex of Holly Avenue school.)
February 25, 1954 p. 1 (expansion)
Subjects
Schools - Hugo Reid
Item ID
4209AN
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Items regarding Hugo Reid

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4411
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 5, 1972 p. 1 (study to block off street)
April 9, 1972 p. 1 ( " )
May 14, 1972 p. 1 ( " )
May 18, 1972 p. 1 ( " )
June 4, 1972 p. 1 ( " )
June 8, 1972 p. 1 (goes to resident vote)
July 23, 1972 p. 1 (diagram)
August 13, 1972 p. 1(solution reached)
August 17, 1972 p. 1 ( " )
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 5, 1972 p. 1 (study to block off street)
April 9, 1972 p. 1 ( " )
May 14, 1972 p. 1 ( " )
May 18, 1972 p. 1 ( " )
June 4, 1972 p. 1 ( " )
June 8, 1972 p. 1 (goes to resident vote)
July 23, 1972 p. 1 (diagram)
August 13, 1972 p. 1(solution reached)
August 17, 1972 p. 1 ( " )
Subjects
Streets - Hugo Reid
Item ID
4287AN
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A photo with a caption shows the Hugo Reid statue's move from Los Angeles County Park to a place outside the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. The statue is of Hugo Reid, his wife Victoria Reid, her children, and the family dog.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 1, 2003
Pages
p. 20
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 1, 2003
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
Reid, Hugo
Statuary
Item ID
31567AN
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The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to donate the Hugo Reid Family Statue to the city of Arcadia. The city will relocate the statue from Arcadia Community (County?) Park to the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. The article includes some history about Hugo Reid.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31291
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 24, 2003
Pages
p. 18
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 24, 2003
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
Reid, Hugo
Statuary
Item ID
31486AN
Collection
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The "Hugo Reid Family" sculpture created in 1937 by artist Preston Prescott will be moved to the Arcadia Historical Museum. The museum has purchased a portrait of Lucky Baldwin created in 1906 by Maynard Dixon. The article includes a profile of items on display at the museum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25436
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 28, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 28, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Museums - Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
Hugo Reid Family Statue
Baldwin, Elias Jackson (Lucky)
Dixon, Maynard
Prescott, Preston
Reid, Hugo
Statuary
Item ID
25635AN
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Approximately 147 students who have attended Hugo Reid will be transferred to Holly Avenue next year if the proposal is passed by the school board. The transfer and boundary change are designed to alleviate over-crowding at Hugo Reid.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2755
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 15, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 15, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Elementary Schools
Schools-Hugo Reid
Schools-Holly Avenue
Item ID
2687AN
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A Scots or Scottish pioneer Hugo Reid, came to Southern California in 1832, from Scotland. He was the first private owner of Rancho Santa Anita and an elementary in Arcadia carries his name.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 9, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 25
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 9, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 25
Subjects
Reid, Hugo--biography
Item ID
33507AN
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A statue of Arcadia pioneer Hugo Reid and his family, including the dog, will be dedicated in a ceremony at the Arcadia Historical Museum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28423
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 26, 2004
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 26, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Hugo Reid family statue - dedication
Silverlake Conservation
Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
Item ID
28617AN
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The Founder's Day Program at Hugo Reid Elementary School includes recognition of outstanding community service.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29217
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 12, 2001
Pages
p. 6
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 12, 2001
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Brody, Ginger
Foster, Don
Harrison, Connie
Herman, Fran
Hugo Reid Elementary School
Service awards
Volunteers
Item ID
29403AN
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The Hugo Reid Family sculpture created in 1937 by sculptor Preston Prescott is being moved from the Arcadia County Park to the Arcadia Historical Museum. Details of the move are given. See also May 2, 2003 and May 3, 2003.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 1, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 1, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Museums - Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
Hugo Reid Family Statue
Prescott, Preston
Reid, Hugo
Statuary
Item ID
25638AN
Collection
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Dr. Alton Scott has announced that he will not seek re-election in 1976 when his term on the City Council expires.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1049
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 18, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 18, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1976
Scott, Alton
Item ID
1049AN
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The 65 year old statue of Hugo Reid created by Preston Prescott may be moved from Arcadia County Park to a spot between the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum and the Arcadia Community Center. The City Council will have to approve $57,362 contract for its removal.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24460
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 16, 2002
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 16, 2002
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Reid, Hugo
Prescott, Preston
Parks - Arcadia County Park
Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
Statuary
Hugo Reid Family Statue
Item ID
24651AN
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The School Board reversed an earlier decision to order construction of two modular buildings at Holly Avenue School to permit the transfer there of 150 students from Hugo Reid, thus emptying one classroom there for future growth. It may not be possible at this late date to get the necessary work done by September 15.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2756
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 17, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 17, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Elementary Schools
Schools-Holly Avenue
Schools-Hugo Reid
Item ID
2688AN
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General articles re: Arboretum

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 2, 1948 p. 1; December 9, 1948 p. 1; December 12, 1948 p. 1; March 24, 1946 p. 5; April 27, 1950 p. 1; April 29, 1950 p. 1; May 4, 1950 p. 1; May 11, 1950 p. 1; May 13, 1950 p. 1; May 18, 1950 p. 1; May 20, 1950 p.1; May 25, 1950 p. 1; May 27, 1950 p. 1; June 1, 1950 p. 1; June 13, 1950 p. 1; June 15, 1950 p. 1; June 17, 1950 p. 1; October 5, 1950 p. 1 and November 29, 1951 p. 15 (Broughton Collection); October 18, 1951 p. 1 (Jungle improvement); November 26, 1951 p. 1 (Improvement projects); December 6, 1951 p. 1 (150 acre annexation); February 21, 1952 p. 1 and April 26, 1956 p. 1 (George P. Lux estate); July 20, 1953 p. 1 and August 20, 1953 pp. 1,5,11 (Lucky Baldwin Day events); February 10, 1955 p. 3 (Eucalyptus trees); February 3, 1955 p. 18; March 24, 1955 p. 1 (Herb Garden); May 19, 1955 p. 10 (So. African area); September 22, 1955 p. 6 (Botanical gardens); April 23, 1956 p. 1 (Bowron reminiscences); June 21, 1956 p. 1 (Blind Garden); September 17, 1956 p. 1 (Exhibition Pavilion); January 30, 1958 p. 2 (Petrified wood collection); April 14, 1958 p. 1 (Dog house); November 13, 1958 p. 1 (Master Plan); November 12, 1959 p. 2 (Nature trails); March 6, 1961 p. 1 and April 21, 1963 p. 1 (Fountain and pond addition); January 23,1964 p. 1 ("Horses in History and Art" Collection); September 6, 1964 p. 1 (Entranceway remodeling); October 24, 1964 p. 26 (History of development); September 18, 1966 p. 5 (Improvement projects); October 5, 1967 p. 7 (Fire wagon of 1800's); July 24, 1968 p. 3 (New science lab); April 23, 1969 p. 2 (Botanical-Horticultural Library); June 7, 1970 p. 3 (Research lab opened); July 18, 1971 p. 1 and August 15, 1971 p. 1 (Age limit under fire); February 22, 1973 p. 1 (History of development); August 5, 1973 p. 1 (Silver Anniversary).
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 2, 1948 p. 1; December 9, 1948 p. 1; December 12, 1948 p. 1; March 24, 1946 p. 5; April 27, 1950 p. 1; April 29, 1950 p. 1; May 4, 1950 p. 1; May 11, 1950 p. 1; May 13, 1950 p. 1; May 18, 1950 p. 1; May 20, 1950 p.1; May 25, 1950 p. 1; May 27, 1950 p. 1; June 1, 1950 p. 1; June 13, 1950 p. 1; June 15, 1950 p. 1; June 17, 1950 p. 1; October 5, 1950 p. 1 and November 29, 1951 p. 15 (Broughton Collection); October 18, 1951 p. 1 (Jungle improvement); November 26, 1951 p. 1 (Improvement projects); December 6, 1951 p. 1 (150 acre annexation); February 21, 1952 p. 1 and April 26, 1956 p. 1 (George P. Lux estate); July 20, 1953 p. 1 and August 20, 1953 pp. 1,5,11 (Lucky Baldwin Day events); February 10, 1955 p. 3 (Eucalyptus trees); February 3, 1955 p. 18; March 24, 1955 p. 1 (Herb Garden); May 19, 1955 p. 10 (So. African area); September 22, 1955 p. 6 (Botanical gardens); April 23, 1956 p. 1 (Bowron reminiscences); June 21, 1956 p. 1 (Blind Garden); September 17, 1956 p. 1 (Exhibition Pavilion); January 30, 1958 p. 2 (Petrified wood collection); April 14, 1958 p. 1 (Dog house); November 13, 1958 p. 1 (Master Plan); November 12, 1959 p. 2 (Nature trails); March 6, 1961 p. 1 and April 21, 1963 p. 1 (Fountain and pond addition); January 23,1964 p. 1 ("Horses in History and Art" Collection); September 6, 1964 p. 1 (Entranceway remodeling); October 24, 1964 p. 26 (History of development); September 18, 1966 p. 5 (Improvement projects); October 5, 1967 p. 7 (Fire wagon of 1800's); July 24, 1968 p. 3 (New science lab); April 23, 1969 p. 2 (Botanical-Horticultural Library); June 7, 1970 p. 3 (Research lab opened); July 18, 1971 p. 1 and August 15, 1971 p. 1 (Age limit under fire); February 22, 1973 p. 1 (History of development); August 5, 1973 p. 1 (Silver Anniversary).
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
3580AN
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Assemblywoman Carol Liu has moved her campaign headquarters to 921 S. Baldwin Avenue, Unit D, in her bid for re-election in the 44th Assembly District. Liu's district stretches from LaCanada to Duarte, including all of Pasadena, and Eagle Rock in Los Angeles.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 26, 2002
Pages
p. 15
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 26, 2002
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Democrats
Liu, Carol
Politicians
Item ID
30776AN
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The Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum keeps the past alive. Recently Doug Hayes donated family artifacts to the collection, an exhibit of Seabiscuit will run until October 31, and work will begin soon on restoration of "The Hugo Reid Family" statue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26164
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 18, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 18, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
Item ID
26364AN
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The jungle area of the Arboretum is being restored with a $250,000 grant. The jungle has been badly damaged due to heavy use and a fire. It is being restored as a prehistoric jungle garden.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 4, 1975
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 4, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
441An
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