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A pictorial collection of historic estates and vintage homes from the collections of the Arcadia Historical Society is now exhibiting at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum, through August 20, 2011. Carol Libby curated it. On exhibit are Anoakia, the Southern California Nursery (later a residence), La Cuccia, Prince Eric of Denmark's home, and the Burnell Oaks Estate, among others.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 16, 2011
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 16, 2011
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Historic houses and historic homes
Libby, Carol
Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum--2011-2020
Item ID
32651AN
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Fall of the House of Baldwin. Part 3 of a 6 part series: What happened to the Jinks Room murals by Maynard Dixon? The Jinks Room had nine Dixon murals. The Lowry B. McCaslin family, which owned Anoakia at the time, held onto three murals, the rest were donated to the University of Southern California (USC). The McCaslin family bought the Anoakia estate after Anita Baldwin passed. By Galen Patterson. See hard copy in VF Baldwin, Anita

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35459
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 24, 2019
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p. 1, 4
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 24, 2019
Pages
p. 1, 4
Subjects
Anoakia
Baldwin, Anita
Dixon, Maynard
McCaslin, Lowry B.
Murals
Patterson, Galen
Item ID
35651AN
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Santa Anita Park saves historic "100 to 1 Club" sign from the demolished bar of that name and refurbishes it for a new 100-to-1 Club at Santa Anita Park racetrack.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 26, 2017
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p. 1, 6
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 26, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 6
Subjects
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Carney, Brian
Gertov, Pavel
One Hundred to One Club
Siberell, Pete
Skinner, Barbara
Item ID
34979AN
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Arcadia City Council makes changes to Historic Preservation Ordinance. Council member Tom Beck speaks about saving Clara Baldwin Stocker's home, which is facing possible destruction. See hard copy in VF City Council (2010-2019).

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 21, 2019
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 21, 2019
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Beck, Tom
Baldwin, Clara
Baldwin Stocker, Clara
Historic houses
Historic preservation
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Los Angeles County supervisor Mike Antonovich plans to set aside $650,000 of county funds to re-seed the oak woodland habitat in Arcadia that was demolished last week for flood control purposes, after mud and debris dredged from the Santa Anita Dam has been spread at the site. Bob Spencer, spokesman for Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, said there is much more debris poised to come down the hills and "We need to find a solution." Other county wilderness areas face destruction to make way for sediment. Officials are already considering the relocation of sediment from Devil's Gate Dam, which could end up on a 40-acre mature black willow woodland in the Hahamongna Watershed Park. Environmental activists won't let that happen without a fight.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32293
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 16, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 16, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A5
Subjects
Activists
Environment
Los Angeles County Public Works
Oak trees
Santa Anita Dam Sediment Placement Site
Spencer, Bob
Item ID
32492AN
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Is historic preservation important to Arcadia? Arcadia City Council recently met and considered the most recent historic preservation proposal. It did not pass but was not entirely dismissed. Several city council members agreed that the City should adopt some sort of historic preservation policy, but the citizens fear homeowner's rights will be infringed upon. See hard copy in VF City Council 2010-2019.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 28, 2019
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p. 1, 13
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 28, 2019
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Verlato, April
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"Mother Road"-clear road ahead to make Route 66 a historic trail. A bill that passed the House of Representatives by unanimous vote June 5, could make Route 66 a National Historic Trail, meaning the 2400 mile road that passes through 8 states, could get federal dollars for preservation, promotion and rehabilitation. Part of the road runs through Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35198
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 17, 2018
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 17, 2018
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Roads
Route 66
National Historic Trail
Streets
Item ID
35387AN
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Arcadia City Council member and Mayor Pro Tem Roger Chandler said he wouldn't want the basketball courts rebuilt because he doesn't like the "type" they attract. The old courts have been demolished already and City Council eventually recommitted to an improvement plan that permanently eliminates Eisenhower Park's basketball courts. Chandler's comments prompted an immediate uproar from residents in attendance. Council member April Verlato said his use of the phrase "the type" could be perceived as racist but doesn't think he meant it that way, but he should apologize. The renovated park will cost nearly $6.3 million, including a baseball diamond and large picnic area.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 23, 2019
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 23, 2019
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Basketball
Chandler, Roger
Eisenhower Park
Parks
Verlato, April
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Fall of the House of Baldwin. Part 2 of a 6 part series: Anoakia's lifespan. History of Anita Baldwin's residence, a mansion named Anoakia. By Galen Patterson. See hard copy in VF Baldwin, Anita

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 17, 2019
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p. 1, 11
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 17, 2019
Pages
p. 1, 11
Subjects
Anoakia
Baldwin, Anita
Patterson, Galen
Item ID
35650AN
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19 Horses Die at Santa Anita track. That’s twice 2018’s number for same 2 months; park closed for investigation; rain could be factor. By Jason Henry.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 27, 2019
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 27, 2019
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Deaths
Henry, Jason
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Item ID
35567AN
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Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden will have its historic buildings upgraded and a new 5-year strategic plan is being drafted for the first time in many years. Among items to be improved are the roof replacement and stabilization of the Hugo Reid Adobe (aka Baldwin Adobe), the rehabilitation of the library, as well as roof replacements for the 126-year-old Queen Anne Cottage of "Fantasy Island" fame, and the Coach Barn. Mitchell Bishop, curator of the historic collections, said he plans to rehabilitate Baldwin Lake.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 31, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 31, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Bishop, Mitchell
Historic Buildings
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Item ID
32610AN
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What does Measure A mean for Arcadia? According to Arcadia Citizen's Fiscal Advisory Committee Final Report, additional revenue is required to maintain city services at current levels. If the 3/4 cent sales tax Measure A fails to pass, it could mean eliminating up to 13 police and 10 firefighter and/or paramedic positions, and other cuts to other service areas, like Public Works, Recreation, and the Library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35512
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 16, 2019
Pages
p. 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 16, 2019
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Citizen's Fiscal Advisory Committee
Ballot measures
Finance
Sales tax
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Historic preservation coming to Arcadia. City is in process of drafting ordinances on historic preservation aimed at safeguarding historic districts, structures and buildings. Ordinances are expected to provide defined procedures and criteria for property owners and communities to judge their historic relevance. Correction: see Arcadia Weekly, p. 10, February 22, 2018 and another correction Arcadia Weekly, p. 13, March 1, 2018. Correction to the Historic preservation coming to Arcadia article. Arcadia Weekly recently ran an article about the Arcadia City Council drafting a historic preservation ordinance. It incorrectly read, "The draft would demand the consent of 60% of property owners along with Planning Commission review and City Council adoption." The corrected statement reads, "The Draft Historic Preservation Ordinance proposes that at least 60% of properties within the district must contribute to the historic significance of the district and 75% of the property owners within the district need to consent to the designation."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35092
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 15, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 11
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 15, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 11
Subjects
Draft ordinances
Historic Buildings
Historic districts
Historic preservation
Item ID
35281AN
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Arcadia City Council is divided over preservation vs. development. Should the city update a 2001 historic preservation survey of buildings and homes in Arcadia? Council members held a lively discussion about merits and costs of preserving Arcadia's historical commercial buildings and homes, designed by renowned architects.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34038
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 4, 2014
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p. 1, 14
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 4, 2014
Pages
p. 1, 14
Subjects
Arcadia City Council Meetings
Development
Historic preservation
Item ID
34232AN
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Historic windmill falls.

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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
December 30, 2017
Pages
p. 6
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Mountain Views News
Date
December 30, 2017
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Denny's Restaurant
Restaurants, bars, etc.-Van De Kamp's Restaurant
Item ID
35234AN
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Arcadia Unified School District hosting Arcadia Innovation Summit, free of charge and open to all. Sessions will focus on three areas: Google Ecosystem (using Chromebooks, Google Apps for Education and Third-Party Applications), teaching in a 1:1 classroom, and other innovative teaching practices like Genius Hour and Makerspace.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34186
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 4, 2015
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p. 15
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 4, 2015
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
Education
Item ID
34380AN
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Nadia Lanyi celebrated her 105th birthday. She lives at Arcadia's Vista Cove. She is originally from Lithuania and lived in New York for most of her life. She has lived in this area for 14 months.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 17, 2011
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p. 1, 13
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 17, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Centenarians
Lanyi, Nadia
Item ID
32528AN
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Arcadia. Is horse racing addicted to drugs? Medication use is widespread, and critics say it contributes to deaths like those at Santa Anita Park. Half of the three dozen horses that died at Santa Anita Park in the 12 months before the current meet were on at least one anti-inflammatory medication, a major focal point in the investigation into equine deaths at the racetrack. Critics argue overuse of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, or NSAIDs, masks the injuries of horses and increases the chances of a fatal breakdown. The California Horse Racing Board’s research indicates 90% of breaks stem from preexisting injuries. Animal rights organizations say these medications likely contributed to the deaths of 23 horses at Santa Anita Park since the season began December 26, 2018.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35422
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 14, 2019
Pages
p. A1, A7
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 14, 2019
Pages
p. A1, A7
Subjects
California Horse Racing Board (CHRB)
Henry, Jason
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Item ID
35614AN
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A multi-million dollar remodeling at Santa Anita Park will include a restoration of the Chandelier Room to its former glamour. The room is nearly 80 years old (probably not true, according to Sandy Snider), and is the most popular event venue at the track. Other portions of the grandstand will be renovated and will remain true to the architectural and design style of the Art Deco period that originally inspired it.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33511
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 20, 2013
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 20, 2013
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Santa Anita Park--Turf Club
Item ID
33706AN
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Red Cross selling Pasadena estate on Millionaire's Row for $10.5 million. It was named for John S. Cravens and has been the headquarters for San Gabriel Pomona Valley Chapter of the Red Cross. The Red Cross and its workers in Arcadia will move to an easily accessible Huntington Drive office.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34822
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 28, 2017
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 28, 2017
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Charities
Red Cross
Zervos, Simon
Item ID
35014AN
Collection
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