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The peacock is the official bird of Arcadia. The designation happened last week.The city has had an official flower, the azalea, since 1963. City Council selected the oak as the official tree.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33317
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 16, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 21
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 16, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 21
Subjects
Arcadia city seal
Peacock
Peafowl
Item ID
33513AN
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The history of the peafowl from Indian and Java that live in Arcadia is presented. Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin imported three pairs from India in the 1880s. His daughter Anita Baldwin added some birds from Java. The peacock is official bird of Arcadia, is protected, and should not be fed. See also VF "Peacocks" for copy of article.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30531
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2002
Pages
p. 9
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2002
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Arcadia History - Rancho Santa Anita - 1875-1909
Peacocks
Peafowl
Item ID
30719AN
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Arcadia has been named a Tree City USA for the ninth year. To be a Tree City, a community must have a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31110
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 27, 2003
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p. 18
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 27, 2003
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
National Arbor Day Foundation
Tree City USA
Trees
Item ID
31304AN
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An 8-foot tall bronze tribute to Arcadia's official bird, the peacock, will be unveiled August 5, as part of the city's centennial celebration. The statue will be located in the fountain at Peacock Corner, in the front of Arcadia County Park, at the southwest corner of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue. The sculptor of the peacock is Dave Chapple and the sculpture cost $30,000.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31748
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 24, 2003
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p. 20
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 24, 2003
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial - 2003
Artists
Chapple, Dave
Statuary -- Peacock Corner
Item ID
31945AN
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The Arcadia City Council has approved an ordinance specifically laying out the responsibilities of property owners to assist in the maintenance of street trees.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30570
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 12, 2002
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p. 16
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 12, 2002
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
Ordinances
Trees
Item ID
30758AN
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The Oak Tree Racing Association will begin its 32nd season October 4, opening a 29-day meet at Santa Anita Park race track.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27705
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 28, 2000
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 28, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Oak Tree Racing Association
Santa Anita Park - 1991-2000
Item ID
27902AN
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Dr. Jack K. Robbins will serve as only the second president in the 32 year history of the Oak Tree Racing Association.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27514
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 25, 2000
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p. 4
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 25, 2000
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Oak Tree Racing Association
Robbins, Jack K.
Santa Anita Park - 1991-2000
Item ID
27712AN
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Animal Pest Management Services, Inc. will conduct a peafowl census in Arcadia during the week of May 20. The results and courses of action to contain the peafowl population will be given to City Council to review.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30323
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 16, 2002
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p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 16, 2002
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Peacocks
Peafowl census
Population
Item ID
30509AN
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The City Council has authorized a study to determine whether Live Oak Avenue meets redevelopment law requirements of being a blighted area and whether to include businesses along Live Oak in the central city redevelopment district.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27763
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 30, 2000
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 30, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Live Oak Avenue
Redevelopment
Item ID
27960AN
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Arcadia's official city birthday party will be held August 5, a date that reflects the official declaration of Arcadia cityhood by the Board of Supervisors, back in 1903. The 100th birthday party includes a scavenger hunt, the release of the anthology "Visions of Arcadia," unveiling the bronze peacock statue at Peacock Corner, a mixer at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum, and a birthday party at the Community Center. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 18, July 31, 2003.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31743
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 17, 2003
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p. 18
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 17, 2003
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial - 2003
Item ID
31940AN
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The City will pay $25,000 of city money toward putting a 10-foot tall bronze peacock at Peacock Corner, in front of Arcadia County Park, on the corner of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue. The sculpture will emerge from the center of the fountain at the corner. The actual cost of the sculpture and base is $36,500. The fountain was originally donated by Rotary Club 35 years ago.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30678
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 14, 2002
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 14, 2002
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Fountains
Peacock Corner
Sculptures
Statuary
Item ID
30866AN
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The Arcadia City Council has named Sawaz Elmari to the city's Centennial Commission. The City council has established a $200,000 budget for the yearlong celebration.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30461
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 27, 2002
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p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 27, 2002
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Anniversaries
Centennial Commission
Elmari, Sawaz
Item ID
30648AN
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Arcadia officially unveiled the design for its city centennial float last week. Designed by Phoenix Builders, it features the Queen Anne Cottage, the wishing well fountain from Santa Anita, and a giant peacock. It cost $100,000. A list of float riders is included.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30516
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 15, 2002
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 15, 2002
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia centennial
Parade floats
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade (2003)
Item ID
30703AN
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The owner of any dog designated as vicious or dangerous in Arcadia will be charged a $125 fee to keep the animal in the city.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31111
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 27, 2003
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p. 18
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 27, 2003
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
Dogs
Fees
Ordinances
Pets
Item ID
31305AN
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Plans are underway for "Peacock Corner" at the fountain and entrance at Arcadia County Park at Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive. The bronze peacock will be 8 feet tall.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29054
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 15, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 15, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park
Peacock Corner
Public Art
Item ID
29240AN
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The Arcadia City Council debates home design controls.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30568
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 29, 2002
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 29, 2002
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Home design reviews
Houses
Mansionization
Item ID
30756AN
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Los Angeles County is having second thoughts about the newly changed name for the Arboretum. The official name is Los Angeles County Botanic Gardens and Arboretum, but now LA County will seek the feedback of interested residents and organizations to decide on the official name.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31442
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 15, 2003
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p. 1, 24
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 15, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 24
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum
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31635AN
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A conceptual design for a skateboard park to be built at Bonita Park was approved by Arcadia City Council. It was designed by Purkiss Rose-RSI.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30111
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 25, 2001
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 25, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Bonita Park - Skate Park
Parks
Youth Master Plan
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30298AN
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The city council hired the architectural firm of WMM Associates to design the new $16 million police station.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27428
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 17, 2000
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 17, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Police Station
Item ID
27625AN
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Arcadia City Council approved the first of a projected series of ten annual 5% increases in the city water rate. Sewer and trash rates will also increase.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30394
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 20, 2002
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p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 20, 2002
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Sewer
Trash
Utilities
Water
Item ID
30581AN
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