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Anita Baldwin statue to be unveiled at Le Méridien Hotel in Arcadia The Anita May Baldwin statue at the Le Méridien Hotel will be unveiled on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 at 11 a.m. Anita is the daughter of city founder, Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin. The statue will be featured on the opposite end of the Huntington Drive islands’ hotel property. “We are very excited to be bringing Anita back to Arcadia,” said Mayor Sho Tay in a statement released by the city. “I would like to thank the Shen, Liu and Chen Families, Jeff Lee, the Dextra Baldwin McGonagle Foundation, Heather D. Gibson and Margaux L. Gibson, and the Arcadia Historical Society, for their generous donations.” “On behalf of the Baldwin family, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the Arcadia City Council, the Arcadia Historical Society, the Le Méridien Hotel and all those who have supported this effort to pay homage to my great-great grandmother, Anita May Baldwin,” said Margaux Gibson. “This magnificent statue of Anita will showcase a strong woman who was ahead of her time. I am proud to call Anita May Baldwin my great-great grandmother, and I am truly proud to be a part of this historic project.” The Anita statue was sculpted by local artist and southern California native Alfred Paredes — who created the Lucky Baldwin statue on the corner of Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue — and is aptly named, “A Legacy of Charity” in honor of Anita’s contributions to life in early Arcadia and throughout California.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36071
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 7, 2021
Pages
p. 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 7, 2021
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Baldwin, Anita
Gibson, Heather D.
Gibson, Margaux L.
Le Meridien Hotel
Paredes, Alfred
Public Art
Statuary
Statues
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Mary Ellen Morin, sister of Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin dies in Freeport, Illinois.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36531
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 7, 1940
Pages
p. 2
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 7, 1940
Pages
p. 2
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Morin, Mary Ellen
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Another horse euthanized at Santa Anita Park after training injury. It was a 3-year-old colt named Uncle Boogie, owned by Eric Homme and trained by Andrew Lerner. Eleven horses died from a racing or training injury during the winter/spring meet, which ended June 20.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36043
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 1, 2021
Pages
p. 5
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 1, 2021
Pages
p. 5
Subjects
Euthanasia
Homme, Eric
Horses and horse racing
Lerner, Andrew
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
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Adoption. Adopted by Ray and Gertrude Baldwin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper7448
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 16, 1944
Pages
p. 4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 16, 1944
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Baldwin, Lorna Rae
Item ID
7330AN
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Myron B. Baldwin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper8369
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 7, 1947
Pages
p. 7
Announcement Type
Birth
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 7, 1947
Pages
p. 7
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Baldwin, Lynne Susanne
Item ID
8324AN
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Mardi Gras raises $140,000 for new technologies at Methodist Hospital. It was the Methodist Hospital Foundation's 27th annual Mardi Gras Food Fest celebration, held in person, at Sirona's Restaurant in Santa Anita Park. Dr. Elias Tarakji, M.D. was crowned King of Mardi Gras. Event co-chairs Dino Clarizio, his wife Hope and daughter Jenna were recognized for their hard work. Dr. Tarakji has served on the Hospital Board since 2016, was Chief of Staff in 2016, among other leadership roles.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36248
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 2, 2022
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 2, 2022
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Fundraisers
Methodist Hospital
Methodist Hospital Foundation
Tarakji, Elias, M.D.
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1st Lieutenant James W. Dougherty is pictured sitting on one of the planes from his dive bomber squadron.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper7387
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 18, 1943
Pages
p. 1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 18, 1943
Pages
p. 1 photo
Subjects
Dougherty, James W.
Item ID
7272AN
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Arcadia City Council approves a temporary permit for an inflatable Fun Box play area in the parking lot of The Shops at Santa Anita mall (formerly Westfield Santa Anita mall, name was changed in 2022). It will run from March 1 through May 23. The Shops at Santa Anita is at 400 S. Baldwin Avenue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36425
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 9, 2023
Pages
p. 28
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 9, 2023
Pages
p. 28
Subjects
Events
The Shops at Santa Anita-2022-2030
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City of Arcadia receives over $1.5 million in annual revenue from Santa Anita Park, according to a report from Keyser Marston Associates, which was commissioned for the city's Economic Development Division. Over the next five years, the racetrack is estimated to generate $7.5 million in sales tax, pari-mutuel revenue and property tax. According to the report submitted in the fourth quarter of 2019, Santa Anita Park is responsible for 1,160 jobs annually.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35659
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 5, 2020
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 5, 2020
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
City of Arcadia-Economic Development Division
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
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A description and history of businesses near the intersection of Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper7382
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 25, 1943
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 25, 1943
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Baldwin Avenue
Duarte Road
Business & Industry - West Arcadia
Wetmore, Bruce
Item ID
7267AN
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First phase of Le Meridien Hotel taking shape across from Santa Anita Park. Ground broke more than two years ago. The five-story building, on the site formerly occupied by the Santa Anita Inn (its address was 130 West Huntington Drive), was set to open first quarter of 2020, but it has been delayed. It will have a combination of Art Deco elements, inspired by nearby Santa Anita Park, with Modernist features. Architecture firm Architects Orange, interior design firm Linda Snyder Associates, and Snyder Langston is the construction team building the Le Meridien development that spans 6.5 acres.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35850
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 1, 2020
Pages
p. 10
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 1, 2020
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Hotels, Motels, etc.
Le Meridien by Marriott
Santa Anita Inn
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Race horse White Abarrio wins the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita Park. The jockey aboard was Irad Ortiz Jr. (photo). The trainer was Rick Dutrow.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36589
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 9, 2023
Pages
p. 16
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 9, 2023
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Breeders' Cup
Horses and horse racing
Jockeys
Dutrow, Rick
Ortiz, Irad, Jr.
Trainers
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What's next for cabins in Santa Anita Canyon affected by Bobcat Fire? Historic cabins dating from the early 1900s were threatened by the fire in September. The number of cabins decreased to 63 from 80. Most were built during the Great Hiking Era. The cabin owners still use the original hand-crank telephone system invented by Alexander Graham Bell. Includes more history and description.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35864
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 10, 2020
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 10, 2020
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Bobcat Fire
Cabins
Fires
Santa Anita Canyon
San Gabriel Mountains
Stone, Cameron
U.S. Forest Service
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Horse euthanized two days before new season starts at Santa Anita Park. Truest Reward, a 3-year-old gelding died during a period when the track was closed to workouts but open for jogging and galloping. The horse broke its left front leg on the training track, which is considered the safest surface. This is the 38th horse to die at the track since December 2018.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35630
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 2, 2020
Pages
p. 2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 2, 2020
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Euthanasia
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
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Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Barbee describe their property at 2006 S. Santa Anita Ave.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper7386
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 19, 1943
Pages
p. 4
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 19, 1943
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Barbee, J. S.
Item ID
7271AN
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Santa Anita-based 'Free Animal Doctor' continues to help pet owners with needed services. Now entering its second year, Free Animal Doctor, a non-profit provides free veterinary services to dogs and cats, and is located in Santa Anita Park's parking lot 7. It opened on September 15, 2020. Free Animal Doctor utilizes Crowdfunding to raise monies for specific pets. Co-founder is Sam Bernardo. Spaying and neutering are available. See freeanimaldoctor.org or call 626-487-7129 for more information.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36134
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 16, 2021
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 16, 2021
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Free Animal Doctor
Veterinarians
Veterinary services
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General items regarding Santa Anita Park

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 8, 1942 p. 1 (closed to racing for duration)
September 11, 1944 p. 1 (released by Army)
September 14, 1944 p. 1 (racing resumes)
November 21, 1946 p. 1 (admission tax)
December 29, 1946 p. 3 (picture)
March 23, 1950 p. 12 (first track)
February 21, 1955 p. 1 (historical park museum has lumber from Lucky Baldwins race track buildings)
December 22, 1955 p. 10 (aerial drawing of tracks0
April 11, 1960 p. 1 (battle for control)
April 28, 1960 p. 1 ( " )
May 2, 1960 p. 1 ( " )
December 8, 1960 p. 1 (helicopter landing studied)
June 14, 1964 p. 1 (assessed valuation increased)
March 29, 1973 p. 1 (behind the scenes)
August 16, 1973 p. C-2 (Grandstand improvement)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 8, 1942 p. 1 (closed to racing for duration)
September 11, 1944 p. 1 (released by Army)
September 14, 1944 p. 1 (racing resumes)
November 21, 1946 p. 1 (admission tax)
December 29, 1946 p. 3 (picture)
March 23, 1950 p. 12 (first track)
February 21, 1955 p. 1 (historical park museum has lumber from Lucky Baldwins race track buildings)
December 22, 1955 p. 10 (aerial drawing of tracks0
April 11, 1960 p. 1 (battle for control)
April 28, 1960 p. 1 ( " )
May 2, 1960 p. 1 ( " )
December 8, 1960 p. 1 (helicopter landing studied)
June 14, 1964 p. 1 (assessed valuation increased)
March 29, 1973 p. 1 (behind the scenes)
August 16, 1973 p. C-2 (Grandstand improvement)
Subjects
Santa Anita Park
Item ID
4177AN
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Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Lane are parents of a daughter.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper6161
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 24, 1940
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 24, 1940
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Lane, daughter
Item ID
5990AN
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Col. and Mrs. B. Yates are parents of a daughter.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper6167
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 19, 1940
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 19, 1940
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Yates, daughter
Item ID
5996AN
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Mr. and Mrs. Andrew M. Peterson are parents of a daughter.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper6162
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 24, 1940
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 24, 1940
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Peterson, daughter
Item ID
5991AN
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