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Arcadia's Mini-Mall contains several shops and services all housed in what residents still call the old Market Basket building at 30 S. First Ave. Past and present occupants are mentioned.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 2, 1980

Pages: p. A-7 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 2, 1980

Pages: p. A-7 photo

Subjects: Mini-Mall

Item ID: 797AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arson is suspected in a $150,000 fire that gutted a brand new office building at 411 South First Avenue on September 11. The building housed the law offices of Pike, Wilson and Cosso.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 14, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 14, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1595AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Historical Society, which has half a garage full of artifacts, soon will have a building of its own, thanks to American Savings and Loan Association. When American moves to its new location on First Avenue, it will donate its temporary building at 30 North Santa Anita Avenue to the society.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 9, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 9, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Historical Society

Item ID: 1708AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Historical Society building was recently moved to its permanent location across from the Chamber of Commerce in Arcadia Park. The building was moved from 30 North Santa Anita Avenue to First Avenue just south of Huntington Drive.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 10, 1985

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 10, 1985

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia Historical Society

Item ID: 1709AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Poisonous chlorine gas sent 8 employees of Arcadia's Embassy Suites Hotel to the hospital Sunday following what was apparently an accidental mixing of chemicals in the laundry room. This was the second incident of its kind in a little over 2 months.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 19, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 19, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Hotels, Motels, Etc. - Embassy Suites

Item ID: 1823AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Two commercial buildings on Huntington Drive, damaged in the October earthquake, need to be repaired or torn down. Letters from the city to the owners have gone unanswered.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 10, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 10, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Earthquakes

Item ID: 1490AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Focus on the Family, and Arcadia-based Christian organization dedicated to the preservation of the home, is about to move into new offices in Arcadia. The organization, which has grown rapidly over the past few years, currently has 310 employees and occupies offices in 7 separate buildings in Arcadia. The new building, located on Foothill Blvd., will be completed around the first of October.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 5, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 5, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Focus on the Family

Item ID: 1622AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article traces history of telephone service in Arcadia. In 1903, when the city was incorporated, the directory listed two customers in the city.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Telephone

Item ID: 3335AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia's new senior center will be built at the Rose Garden at the corners of Huntington and Campus Drives. The city will start taking bids for the proposed $2.5 million, 18,000-square foot building in April. (At least 21% of the city population is over age 60.)

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 20, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 20, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Senior Citizens Center

Item ID: 3166AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Two additional buildings were shut down by the Arcadia Building Department in the wake of a 5.5 aftershock October 4.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 7, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 7, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Earthquakes

Item ID: 1488AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The discovery of contaminated soils will slow down a deal on some Arcadia land slated for redevelopment. Emkay Development Co. was planning to build a Residence Inn on the 11-acre site north of Huntington Drive.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 28, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 28, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1337AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia City Council is toying with the idea of major civic center construction that could eventually, if dreams come true, cost close to $19 million.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 10, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 10, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Civic Center

Item ID: 2272AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

John Trilca, owner of the Trilco Co., an upholstery business at 202-214 North First Ave., is seeking City approval to raze the existing structure and construct an industrial building. The current structure may be 100 years old. It's history is discussed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 29, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 29, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Trilco Co.

Item ID: 832AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Red Cross Center builds a solid foundation with its ongoing 'Brick Campaign.'

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 6, 1984

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 6, 1984

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: American Red Cross

Item ID: 363AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Jerry Van Wormer is retiring after 30 years with the post office. He reminisces about people and events at the post office over the years.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Postal Service - Van Wormer, Jerry

Item ID: 2249AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The architectural firm of Sevar and Associates and Dave Szany and Associates have relocated their offices in the restored and remodeled Southern Counties Gas Building. The building, constructed in 1926, is one of the original buildings on First Avenue. It was the home of the Gas Company for 33 years.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 14, 1982

Pages: p. A-2 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 14, 1982

Pages: p. A-2 photo

Subjects: Historic houses; Southern Counties Gas Building

Item ID: 1704AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

According to the Arcadia Police Department's monthly activity report for the month of December, which reports statistics for the entire year, daytime burglaries increased while night burglaries decreased. Also, there were no murders, 3 rapes, 2 attempted rapes, 36 assaults with a gun and 13 arrests for indecent exposure in 1987.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 21, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 21, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Crime and Criminals

Item ID: 1378AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Rita Lowell was elected president of the Chamber of Commerce, the first woman to occupy the post in the Chamber's history.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Chamber of Commerce; Lowell, Rita

Item ID: 907AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia and Pasadena police captured two suspects in a jewelry store robbery which took place at Santa Anita Fashion Park.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 22, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 22, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Crime and Criminals

Item ID: 1387AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

With negotiations ended between Arcadia and a developer who wanted to build an office building at the corner of First Avenue and Huntington Drive, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency is looking for another firm to develop the site.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 3, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 3, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1309AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Arcadia's Mini-Mall contains several shops and services all housed in what residents still call the old Market Basket building at 30 S. First Ave. Past and present occupants are mentioned.

Arson is suspected in a $150,000 fire that gutted a brand new office building at 411 South First Avenue on September 11. The building housed the law offices of Pike, Wilson and Cosso.

The Arcadia Historical Society building was recently moved to its permanent location across from the Chamber of Commerce in Arcadia Park. The building was moved from 30 North Santa Anita Avenue to First Avenue just south of Huntington Drive.

Poisonous chlorine gas sent 8 employees of Arcadia's Embassy Suites Hotel to the hospital Sunday following what was apparently an accidental mixing of chemicals in the laundry room. This was the second incident of its kind in a little over 2 months.

Two commercial buildings on Huntington Drive, damaged in the October earthquake, need to be repaired or torn down. Letters from the city to the owners have gone unanswered.

Article traces history of telephone service in Arcadia. In 1903, when the city was incorporated, the directory listed two customers in the city.

Arcadia's new senior center will be built at the Rose Garden at the corners of Huntington and Campus Drives. The city will start taking bids for the proposed $2.5 million, 18,000-square foot building in April. (At least 21% of the city population is over age 60.)

Two additional buildings were shut down by the Arcadia Building Department in the wake of a 5.5 aftershock October 4.

The discovery of contaminated soils will slow down a deal on some Arcadia land slated for redevelopment. Emkay Development Co. was planning to build a Residence Inn on the 11-acre site north of Huntington Drive.

Arcadia City Council is toying with the idea of major civic center construction that could eventually, if dreams come true, cost close to $19 million.

John Trilca, owner of the Trilco Co., an upholstery business at 202-214 North First Ave., is seeking City approval to raze the existing structure and construct an industrial building. The current structure may be 100 years old. It's history is discussed.

Red Cross Center builds a solid foundation with its ongoing 'Brick Campaign.'

Jerry Van Wormer is retiring after 30 years with the post office. He reminisces about people and events at the post office over the years.

Rita Lowell was elected president of the Chamber of Commerce, the first woman to occupy the post in the Chamber's history.

Arcadia and Pasadena police captured two suspects in a jewelry store robbery which took place at Santa Anita Fashion Park.

With negotiations ended between Arcadia and a developer who wanted to build an office building at the corner of First Avenue and Huntington Drive, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency is looking for another firm to develop the site.