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Traces the history of the house recently demolished at the northeast corner of First and Wheeler. Dr. Flecher Green Sanborn, the first doctor in Arcadia, bought the house in 1919 (original owner unknown).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1704
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 22, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 22, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Historic houses
Item ID
1703AN
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The Arcadia City Council voted to authorize closure of California St. between Santa Anita and First Avenue so that the Arcadia School District can install temporary classrooms while First Avenue School is being rebuilt.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2672
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 9, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 9, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Junior High School
Item ID
2608AN
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A "real" Youth Hut will be built at Longley Way School to replace the old World War II barracks buildings. It will be built be the Arcadia Rotary Club and named in honor of long time member H. T. Michlen.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Longley Way
Item ID
2707AN
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Long-time San Gabriel Valley resident Tom Kemp has given over 3,200 hours of volunteer time to Methodist Hospital. Photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper7306
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
August 1, 1996
Pages
p. 9
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Sierra Madre News
Date
August 1, 1996
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Kemp, Tom
Item ID
7195AN
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The Arcadia Unified School District is participating in the Fulbright Teacher exchange Program for the first time. The program is responsible for First Avenue Middle School teacher Michelle Shaw exchanging places with Leena Heinila, a teacher from Helsinki, Finland.

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Newspaper
Los Angeles Times San Gabriel Valley Weekly Section
Date
October 2, 1998
Pages
p. 2 w/photo
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Los Angeles Times San Gabriel Valley Weekly Section
Date
October 2, 1998
Pages
p. 2 w/photo
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Middle School
Heinila, Leena
Shaw, Michelle
Item ID
15939AN
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Traces of history of the brick building on North First which was recently torn down. Built in the mid-1920's, it housed a restaurant, laundry, and various newspapers including the Tribune. Eventually the Post Office took over the entire building.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 22, 1978
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 22, 1978
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Buildings
Item ID
694AN
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Two articles on the fire which damaged First Avenue Junior High School. The longer discusses the arson investigation, the second discusses the general fire investigation, seeking the beginning point for the fire.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 7, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 7, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Junior High School
Item ID
3036AN
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Stephen M. Shortell, son of long-time resident Robert M. Shortell, has been awarded the Bexter Health Services Research Prize, the highest honor in health care services research. Photo.

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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
July 6, 1995
Pages
p. 7
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Sierra Madre News
Date
July 6, 1995
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Shortell, Stephen M.
Item ID
4486AN
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The City Council reviewed the general plan which was revised in December 1990, the first revision since the 1970's. This was the first time the City reviewed its progress in meeting the new plan's goals.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 20. 1992
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 20. 1992
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Planning
Item ID
31AN
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The Arcadia First Medical Association held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house to celebrate the opening of their new clinic in the medical complex at 624 West Duarte Rd, Suite 103. The association, with support from Methodist Hospital has opened the facility to provide service to Chinese-speaking residents of Arcadia and San Gabriel area.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4561
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
May 11, 1995
Pages
p. 13
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Sierra Madre News
Date
May 11, 1995
Pages
p. 13
Subjects
Arcadia First Medical Association
Item ID
4437AN
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Photo and caption. Susan Johnston shows Tim Simmers of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce fabric samples at her new store, California Design Associates at 302 N. First Avenue, Arcadia, CA.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 26, 1974
Pages
p. A3
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 26, 1974
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
California Design Associates
Johnston, Susan
Simmers, Tim
Item ID
32744AN
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Long-time resident Leo Meeker died January 28, 1974.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 21, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 21, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Meeker, Leo
Item ID
1976AN
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Biographical sketch of Sid Platford, long-time resident and local history expert.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 16, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 16, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Platford, Sidney
Item ID
2177AN
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For the first time ever, there is a proficiency examination, which if passed successfully, would permit a student to leave school at 16. A certificate issued by the State will be legally equivalent to a diploma. The student must also have parental approval.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2664
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 5, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 5, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools
Item ID
2600AN
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Merchants on First Avenue question whether the Farmers Market should be continued.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 3, 1998
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 3, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Farmers Market
Streets - First Avenue
Item ID
26681AN
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The First Cabin bar at 46 East Huntington Drive in Arcadia is described.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 31, 1995
Pages
p. 25 photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 31, 1995
Pages
p. 25 photo
Subjects
Restaurants, Bars, etc - The First Cabin
Item ID
4385AN
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Long time resident Warren Shaw was honored for his significant contributions to the older adult community.

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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
July 20, 1995
Pages
p. 7
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Sierra Madre News
Date
July 20, 1995
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Shaw, Warren
Item ID
4449AN
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The city's first ever Town Forum discussed the city's future and what is good about Arcadia now.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 1, 1998
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 1, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Mayors - Kovacic, Gary
Town Forum
Item ID
26611AN
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A profile of Orozco Jewelers at 203 South First Avenue and the owner, Richard Orozco.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 3, 1997
Pages
p. 4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 3, 1997
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Streets - First Avenue
Orozco Jewelers
Orozco, Richard
Item ID
26013AN
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The outdoor sporting goods store REI, built on the former site of Arcadia Lumber, will open on April 16.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 8, 1999
Pages
p. A2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 8, 1999
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Business & Industry - REI
Item ID
17445AN
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