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Demolition of the Santa Anita Motor Inn is being completed. Built in 1938, it had become an architectural curio - built as it was to resemble a ship with streamlined characteristics.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 5, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 5, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Hotels, Motels, Etc. - Santa Anita Motor Inn

Item ID: 1839AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Residents have petitioned the Planning Commission to change the area's zoning from R-1 (7500 square feet) to R-O&D (30,000 square feet) because of fears that Mr. McCaslin, owner of Anoakia, may build too densely.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 14, 1976

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 14, 1976

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 420AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Mr. McCaslin received a blow to his plan to subdivide the 20 acre parcel when the Planning Commission changed the zoning in the area from R-1 (7,500 square feet per unit) to R-O (30,000 square feet per unit).

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 2, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 2, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 426AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Opposing forces are preparing for the March 1 City Council meeting. At this time the Council will decide whether to permit Mr. McCaslin to develop the area in lots of 18,000 to 20,000 square feet and keep the mansion, or to hold him to the 30,000 square feet set by the Planning Commission and risk losing the house built by Anita Baldwin.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 20, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 20, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 428AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

J. C. Penny's has had a store in Arcadia for 35 years; now it has two. The new 224,491 square foot facility opened at Fashion Park July 30, 1975.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 31, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 31, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fashion Park

Item ID: 1544AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

More than 80% of the total retail space in the 2 level mall has been leased - 9 months before the grand opening set for October 1974.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 24, 1974

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 24, 1974

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Fashion Park

Item ID: 1529AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library have donated $45,940 from their annual book sale to purchase the Josten book lease plan for the library.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 12, 1978

Pages: p. C-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 12, 1978

Pages: p. C-1

Subjects: Friends of the Arcadia Public Library

Item ID: 1642AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library have donated $5,940 from their annual book sale to purchase the Josten book lease plan for the Library.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 12, 1978

Pages: p. C-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 12, 1978

Pages: p. C-1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1961 -

Item ID: 1946AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The 50,000 square foot property on the northeast corner of Wheeler and First has been sold for $215,000. The former owners were Robert and Phyllis Walker. The site will be used for the corporate headquarters for HTL Industries and a two story office building to be built by Jeff Jons and Jim Kuhn. Hoy an Kehler's Arcadia Van Lives, presently on the site, will relocate.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Buildings

Item ID: 692AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Public hearing on Anoakia-area zone change allows citizen input. Hearing is on a Planning Commission resolution recommending approval of a zone change from R-0 30,000 to R-0 30,000 and D for the Anoakia area. This means that residential lots must contain at least 30,000 square feet. The D stands for "design overlay," which gives the property owners' association an opportunity to review architectural plans for development.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Anoakia; Development; Zoning

Item ID: 34113AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia High School held a drive and collected $800 toward a municipal auditorium. A non-profit corporation is being established and it will be the nucleus for an auditorium drive to begin in September 1977.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 9, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 9, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Auditoriums

Item ID: 554AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council is facing the need to either refurbish and enlarge the existing Council Chambers or to build a new building. the second alternative seem the most likely, as the space vacated in the present City Hall could be used for crowded city departments.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 29, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 29, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: City Hall

Item ID: 2268AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article describes opening ceremonies and opening day for Huntington Bank at the bank's temporary headquarters at First Avenue and Santa Clara Street. The official opening was Wednesday, July 11, 1979.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 15, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 15, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Huntington Bank

Item ID: 785AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Republic Development Co. made a report to the City Council concerning redevelopment of the area around Fifth Avenue, Santa Clara Street, and Santa Anita Wash. Proposals include 3 five-story office buildings and expansion of retail stores into the area.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1269AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Plans for a $700,000 building to house the City Council have been approved, but the whole project has bogged down over the projected $89,500 needed to make the existing City Hall conform to the new building. Complete details on rearranging city departments in order to make the best use of space are given.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 12, 1975

Pages: p. A-1 Artist's sketch

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 12, 1975

Pages: p. A-1 Artist's sketch

Subjects: City Hall

Item ID: 2269AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council voted on March 1, 1977 to uphold the 30,000 square foot minimum lot size set by the Planning Commission on any development Mr. McCaslin might build. Room for compromise seems possible.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 3, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 3, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 429AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Summary of actions taken by the City Council in its role of redevelopment agency. Among these: 1. Glenn of California property on Santa Clara 2. Arrangement with Mr. and Mrs. Link who need additional land to extend their manufacturing firm on 3rd Avenue.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 4, 1976

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 4, 1976

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1260AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The April apportionment of the cigarette tax, highway users tax and "in-lieu" motor vehicle license fee has been distributed. Arcadia received $15,988, $34,441 and $76,778 respectively.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 3, 1979

Pages: p. B-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 3, 1979

Pages: p. B-3

Subjects: Finance

Item ID: 1565AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The School Board has passed and adopted a new teachers salary schedule for 1975-76. The teachers unions have not yet ratified the agreement. Salaries range from $9553 for a first year teacher to $19,918 for a teacher with extra college credits, including an MA.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 7, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 7, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2717AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article gives distribution to cities and counties of state cigarette, "in-lieu" motor vehicle license fees, and highway users tax. Arcadia received $17,778 of the cigarette tax, and $44,798 of the other fees.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 30, 1978

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 30, 1978

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Finance

Item ID: 1563AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Demolition of the Santa Anita Motor Inn is being completed. Built in 1938, it had become an architectural curio - built as it was to resemble a ship with streamlined characteristics.

Residents have petitioned the Planning Commission to change the area's zoning from R-1 (7500 square feet) to R-O&D (30,000 square feet) because of fears that Mr. McCaslin, owner of Anoakia, may build too densely.

Mr. McCaslin received a blow to his plan to subdivide the 20 acre parcel when the Planning Commission changed the zoning in the area from R-1 (7,500 square feet per unit) to R-O (30,000 square feet per unit).

J. C. Penny's has had a store in Arcadia for 35 years; now it has two. The new 224,491 square foot facility opened at Fashion Park July 30, 1975.

More than 80% of the total retail space in the 2 level mall has been leased - 9 months before the grand opening set for October 1974.

The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library have donated $45,940 from their annual book sale to purchase the Josten book lease plan for the library.

The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library have donated $5,940 from their annual book sale to purchase the Josten book lease plan for the Library.

Arcadia High School held a drive and collected $800 toward a municipal auditorium. A non-profit corporation is being established and it will be the nucleus for an auditorium drive to begin in September 1977.

The City Council is facing the need to either refurbish and enlarge the existing Council Chambers or to build a new building. the second alternative seem the most likely, as the space vacated in the present City Hall could be used for crowded city departments.

Article describes opening ceremonies and opening day for Huntington Bank at the bank's temporary headquarters at First Avenue and Santa Clara Street. The official opening was Wednesday, July 11, 1979.

The Republic Development Co. made a report to the City Council concerning redevelopment of the area around Fifth Avenue, Santa Clara Street, and Santa Anita Wash. Proposals include 3 five-story office buildings and expansion of retail stores into the area.

The City Council voted on March 1, 1977 to uphold the 30,000 square foot minimum lot size set by the Planning Commission on any development Mr. McCaslin might build. Room for compromise seems possible.

Summary of actions taken by the City Council in its role of redevelopment agency. Among these: 1. Glenn of California property on Santa Clara 2. Arrangement with Mr. and Mrs. Link who need additional land to extend their manufacturing firm on 3rd Avenue.

The April apportionment of the cigarette tax, highway users tax and "in-lieu" motor vehicle license fee has been distributed. Arcadia received $15,988, $34,441 and $76,778 respectively.

The School Board has passed and adopted a new teachers salary schedule for 1975-76. The teachers unions have not yet ratified the agreement. Salaries range from $9553 for a first year teacher to $19,918 for a teacher with extra college credits, including an MA.

Article gives distribution to cities and counties of state cigarette, "in-lieu" motor vehicle license fees, and highway users tax. Arcadia received $17,778 of the cigarette tax, and $44,798 of the other fees.