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Recent changes in the scope of motion picture and television filming at the Arboretum has caused some residents to question the productions' use of the facility.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27450
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 16, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 16, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Filmmaking
Moving pictures
Item ID
27647AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Seabiscuit on fast track to urban legend.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25499
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 20, 2003
Pages
p. A18
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 20, 2003
Pages
p. A18
Subjects
Seabiscuit
Moving pictures
Film making
Item ID
25698AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Featured articles on Seabiscuit include quotes from the book, readers remembering the horse, locals used as extras in the filming of the movie at Santa Anita Park, silver lined hooves on display at the California the Thoroughbred Association's library, information on Gary Stevens, and interviews with author Laura Hillenbrand.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25866
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 20, 2003
Pages
p. A12, A13, C1, U6. U10, U13
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 20, 2003
Pages
p. A12, A13, C1, U6. U10, U13
Subjects
Seabiscuit
Santa Anita Park 2001 - 2010
Filmmaking
Moving pictures
Item ID
26066AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Photos of dummies wearing fedoras filling the bleachers at Santa Anita Park for the filming of "Seabiscuit."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24781
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 28, 2002
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 28, 2002
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Seabiscuit
Santa Anita Park
Moving pictures
Filmmaking
Item ID
24975AN
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A review of the movie Seabiscuit.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25960
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 25, 2003
Pages
p. U9
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 25, 2003
Pages
p. U9
Subjects
Seabiscuit
Santa Anita Park 2001 - 2010
Filmmaking
Moving pictures
Item ID
26161AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Free tours are being conducted at Santa Anita Park to show areas where scenes for Seabiscuit were filmed.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25961
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 27, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 27, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Seabiscuit
Santa Anita Park 2001 - 2010
Filmmaking
Moving pictures
Item ID
26162AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Special behind-the-scenes sights, sounds and stories about the movie "Seabiscuit" will be at the 81st Los Angeles County Fair.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26248
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 18, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 18, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Seabiscuit
Moving pictures
Filmmaking
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010
Item ID
26449AN
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Newspaper Index
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Filmmakers will spend 5 weeks on a location shoot at Santa Anita Park for "Seabiscuit," a movie about the legendary horse that captured national attention in the 1930's.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24647
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 17, 2002
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 17, 2002
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Seabiscuit
Santa Anita Park 2001 - 2010
Filmmaking
Moving pictures
Item ID
24837AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Universal Studios will use Santa Anita Park for five weeks of filming for the movie "Seabiscuit." An open casting call will select thousands of extras to be used when shooting begins in November.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24734
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 28, 2002
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 28, 2002
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Seabiscuit
Santa Anita Park 2001- 2010
Moving pictures
Filmmaking
Item ID
24928AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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"Seabiscuit" casting call draws hundreds of aspiring extras.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24738
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 31, 2002
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 31, 2002
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Seabiscuit
Santa Anita Park 2001 - 2010
Moving pictures
Filmmaking
Item ID
24932AN
Collection
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More extras needed for "Seabiscuit" film. Scenes will be shot at Santa Anita Park race track in December with extras needed for large crowd scenes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24775
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 21, 2002
Pages
p. A2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 21, 2002
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Seabiscuit
Santa Anita Park 2001-2010
Moving pictures
Filmmaking
Item ID
24969AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Article and picture

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3671
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 22, 1955
Pages
p. 5
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 22, 1955
Pages
p. 5
Subjects
Anderson, Leroy
Item ID
3546AN
Collection
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Article & picture

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3938
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 13, 1950
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 13, 1950
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Council, 1903 - 1969
Nottingham, M. C.
Item ID
3813AN
Collection
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General Articles

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3734
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 18, 1954 p. 1; December 9, 1954 p. 1; January 28, 1957 p. 1; February 7, 1957 p. 1; June 30, 1960 p. 1; July 14, 1960 p. 1; January 19, 1961 p. 1; April 20, 1961 p. 1; July 17, 1961 p. 1; July 20, 1961, p. 1; July 31, 1961, p. 1 (acquisition of land); April 26, 1962, p. 1; August 26, 1962, p. 1 (proposed); January 13, 1963, p. 1; May 9, 1963, p. 1; December 6, 1963, p. 1 (proposal shelved); January 23, 1964, p. 1 (Council refuses to back); January 30, 1964, p. 1 (Chamber of Commerce defends); January 30, 1964, p. 1 (City vs Schools); September 22, 1966, p. 1; October 13, 1966, p. 1; December 22, 1966, p. 1; February 23, 1967, p. 1; March 5, 1967, p. 1; March 23, 1967, p. 1; April 6, 1967, p. 1 (new drive); May 5, 1968, p. 1; June 23, 1968, p. 1; July 4, 1968, p.1; July 17, 1968, p. 1; July 28, 1968, p. 1 (Citizens Committee); September 5, 1971, p. 1 (combined with Community Center)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 18, 1954 p. 1; December 9, 1954 p. 1; January 28, 1957 p. 1; February 7, 1957 p. 1; June 30, 1960 p. 1; July 14, 1960 p. 1; January 19, 1961 p. 1; April 20, 1961 p. 1; July 17, 1961 p. 1; July 20, 1961, p. 1; July 31, 1961, p. 1 (acquisition of land); April 26, 1962, p. 1; August 26, 1962, p. 1 (proposed); January 13, 1963, p. 1; May 9, 1963, p. 1; December 6, 1963, p. 1 (proposal shelved); January 23, 1964, p. 1 (Council refuses to back); January 30, 1964, p. 1 (Chamber of Commerce defends); January 30, 1964, p. 1 (City vs Schools); September 22, 1966, p. 1; October 13, 1966, p. 1; December 22, 1966, p. 1; February 23, 1967, p. 1; March 5, 1967, p. 1; March 23, 1967, p. 1; April 6, 1967, p. 1 (new drive); May 5, 1968, p. 1; June 23, 1968, p. 1; July 4, 1968, p.1; July 17, 1968, p. 1; July 28, 1968, p. 1 (Citizens Committee); September 5, 1971, p. 1 (combined with Community Center)
Subjects
Auditoriums
Item ID
3613AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arts & Culture spotlight on the new exhibit at the Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. The exhibit is called "Roll 'em!: Motion Pictures Filmed in Arcadia and Surrounding Communities." Photos include Dana Dunn, curator at the museum, and movie posters of "A Star is Born" starring Judy Garland and James Mason, and "The African Queen," starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31724
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 23, 2009
Pages
p. A21
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 23, 2009
Pages
p. A21
Subjects
Dunn, Dana
Film and television
Motion pictures - memorabilia
Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum - exhibits
Item ID
31921AN
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Four Holly Avenue Elementary School teachers are moving on. Gary Sego is retiring, Robin Fox is moving to First Avenue Middle School, Heather Madla is moving to Foothills Middle School, and Kristine Iwashita-Morris is going back to Hugo Reid Elementary School.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31562
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 19, 2003
Pages
p. 22
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 19, 2003
Pages
p. 22
Subjects
Educators
Fox, Robin
Iwashita-Morris, Kristine
Madla, Heather
Sego, Gary
Teachers
Item ID
31758AN
Collection
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Historical information on Baldwin Lake, the four-acre body of water that adjoins the Queen Anne Cottage in the historical section of the Los Angeles County Arboretum, is presented. The history of lake extends from time of the Native Americans (they called their village Aleupkigna), to Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin's ranch in 1873, to the movies and television shows in which it has appeared. Baldwin Lake played host to movie stars Johnny Weismuller, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour. The lake has appeared in Safari, Roots, and Fantasy Island. See also VF "Arboretum" for hard copy of article.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30529
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2002
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2002
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia History - Rancho Santa Anita - 1875-1909
Baldwin Lake
Films
Lakes
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Motion Pictures
Ponds
Queen Anne Cottage
Water
Item ID
30717AN
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Newspaper Index
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General information

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3879
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 24, 1950 p. 1 (charter prepared)
April 26, 1951 p. 1 (approved by city vote)
November 1, 1956 p. 1
November 8, 1956 p. 1 (amendments regarding City Council salaries)
September 11, 1958 p. 1
September 15, 1958 p. 1
September 29, 1958 p. 1
October 9, 1958 p. 1
May 14, 1964 p. 1
May 28, 1964 p. 3
November 26, 1964 p. 1 (proposed change to clarify School Board position)
December 3, 1964 p. 1 (contents)
February 4, 1965 p. 1 (approved)
January 8, 1967 p. 1 (City Charter Revision Committee)
May 6, 1968 p. 1
June 13, 1968 p. 1
June 23, 1968 p. 1
July 21, 1968 p. 1
July 24, 1968 p. 1
August 4, 1968 p. 1
August 18, 1968 p. 1 (revisions)
August 25, 1968 p. 1 (approved)
November 6, 1968 p. 1 (voters approve)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 24, 1950 p. 1 (charter prepared)
April 26, 1951 p. 1 (approved by city vote)
November 1, 1956 p. 1
November 8, 1956 p. 1 (amendments regarding City Council salaries)
September 11, 1958 p. 1
September 15, 1958 p. 1
September 29, 1958 p. 1
October 9, 1958 p. 1
May 14, 1964 p. 1
May 28, 1964 p. 3
November 26, 1964 p. 1 (proposed change to clarify School Board position)
December 3, 1964 p. 1 (contents)
February 4, 1965 p. 1 (approved)
January 8, 1967 p. 1 (City Charter Revision Committee)
May 6, 1968 p. 1
June 13, 1968 p. 1
June 23, 1968 p. 1
July 21, 1968 p. 1
July 24, 1968 p. 1
August 4, 1968 p. 1
August 18, 1968 p. 1 (revisions)
August 25, 1968 p. 1 (approved)
November 6, 1968 p. 1 (voters approve)
Subjects
Charter
Item ID
3754AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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General information

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3887
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 23, 1950 p. 4 (oldest church in Arcadia)
May 27, 1954 p. 1 (40th anniversary)
November 28, 1955 p. 1 (architectural drawing)
August 20, 1956 p. 1 (Fellowship Hall)
May 23, 1957 p. 1 (dedication)
January 16, 1961 p. 1 (new church)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 23, 1950 p. 4 (oldest church in Arcadia)
May 27, 1954 p. 1 (40th anniversary)
November 28, 1955 p. 1 (architectural drawing)
August 20, 1956 p. 1 (Fellowship Hall)
May 23, 1957 p. 1 (dedication)
January 16, 1961 p. 1 (new church)
Subjects
Churches - Arcadia Presbyterian Church
Item ID
3762AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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General information

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3897
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1957 p. 10
September 26, 1957 p. 22 (new chapel)
January 9, 1958 p. 23 (dedication)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1957 p. 10
September 26, 1957 p. 22 (new chapel)
January 9, 1958 p. 23 (dedication)
Subjects
Churches - Our Savior Lutheran Church
Item ID
3772AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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