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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
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 3, 1985
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Community Redevelopment
Item ID
1309AN
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The Queen Anne Cottage and Coach Barn at the Arboretum have been recommended for placement on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 14, 1980
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 14, 1980
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
451AN
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Newspaper Index
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Rudy Franta, building inspector with the city of Arcadia for 15 years, has been promoted to chief building official. Article outlines the office's activities and includes biographical notes on Franta.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 12, 1980
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p. 1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 12, 1980
Pages
p. 1 photo
Subjects
City Employees - Franta, Rudy
Item ID
1149AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Redevelopment Agency is looking for developers to submit building proposals for 2 new major development projects on 5 acres of downtown property. The agency wants to house corporate headquarters, business and professional offices, retail stores and restaurants.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 20, 1989
Pages
p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 20, 1989
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Community Redevelopment
Item ID
1341AN
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Construction will begin in September on a new district office for the Automobile Club of Southern California. The building is part of the redevelopment project on east Huntington Drive.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 14, 1988
Pages
p. B-4 photos
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 14, 1988
Pages
p. B-4 photos
Subjects
Automobile Club of Southern California
Item ID
755AN
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Newspaper Index
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Bruce Polay is the Arcadia High School orchestra conductor and the district's representative to the elementary schools for their part in the instrumental program. Biographical notes included.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 12, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 12, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Schools - Employees - Polay, Bruce
Item ID
2865AN
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Library Building (1961-1989)

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Start Date
1961
End Date
1989
Contents
1. "Report and recommendations." Report from E. Castagna to Library Board on locating new library building, March 18, 1957, nine pages. 2. "A report on the future building program." Report by the Library Board and Administration, March 21, 1957, fifteen pages. 3. Letter from E. Castagna to Libra…
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Start Date
1961
End Date
1989
Contents
1. "Report and recommendations." Report from E. Castagna to Library Board on locating new library building, March 18, 1957, nine pages.
2. "A report on the future building program." Report by the Library Board and Administration, March 21, 1957, fifteen pages.
3. Letter from E. Castagna to Library Board, May 15, 1957.
4. "Arcadia Public Library second preliminary planning program." Undated, fifteen pages.
5. Schematic drawing prepared for the Arcadia Library Board, July 5, 1957.
6. "Arcadia Library plans approved by Library Board." Monrovia Daily News, November 16, 1959.
7. Information sheet on Arcadia Public Library at the time of building dedication, April 16, 1961.
8. City of Arcadia final cost and related data published at the time of building dedication, April 1961.
9. Dedication Ceremony program, April 16, 1961. Four copies.
10. "Art Exhibitions." List of exhibits at the time of building dedication, April 16, 1961.
11. "Invitation to Your New Library." Brochure for the public, April 16, 1961.
12. Invitation to the formal dedication ceremony, April 16, 1961.
13. "Arcadia Public Library history." A history and list of personnel as of opening the new building, April 16, 1961, one page.
14. List of Arcadia Public Library activities for the dedication week, April 17-22, 1961.
15. "Library dedication ceremonies." Arcadia Tribune, April 13, 1961, two parts.
16. "Library to be dedicated in Arcadia." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, April 9, 1961, with photos.
17. Area handwritten sheet with square footage, undated. (MISSING - April 1994)
18. "Arcadia changes image with carpets and music." Library Journal, December 15, 1961.
19. "Everybody loves the Library." San Francisco Sunday Chronicle, April 15, 1962.
20. Arcadia Public Library Junior Reading Room Dedication program, November 16, 1963. Two copies. (NOTE: Children's wing was not completed at the time the new library opened in 1961.)
21. Program for an Arcadia High School Music Holiday Concert to benefit the Jerry Broadwell Fund. (NOTE: The Children's room was redecorated in 1976 and dedicated to Fire Captain Jerry Broadwell.)
22. "Jerry Broadwell Children's Library." Information sheet describing memorial fund.
23. Dedication program of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room, March 21, 1976.
24. The Memorial Fund Committee invitation to the dedication of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room, March 21, 1976.
25. Arcadia Public Library floor plan, 1967.
26. "Book borrowers get gate." Arcadia Tribune, February 5, 1967.
27. Arcadia Public Library floor plan, pre-1972-1973.
28. "Arcadia's library violates city zoning law, planner charges." Los Angeles Times, January 31, 1971.
29. "New concepts in service seen at Arcadia Library." News clip, August, 1972.
30. "Arcadia's library violates city zoning law, planner charges." Los Angeles Times, January 31, 1971.
31. "Anti-stealing device ok'd for library." News clip, October 1974.
32. "Big bargain." News clip, June 1975.
33. "Broadwell memorial selected." News clip, undated.
34. "Patience, please." News clip, May 1975.
35. "Children's Library." News clip, February 1976.
36. "Arcadia Library using detection." News clip, June 1975.
37. "Arcadia fireman and their wives painting Children's Room of the Arcadia Public Library." News photo, February 1976.
38. Library renovation." News clip, February 1973.
39. Arcadians gather to honor Broadwell." News photos, March 1976.
40. "New children's section opens." Arcadia Tribune, October 17, 1963.
41. "Recommendations for the new library building." Study from the Library Board to the City Council, February, 18, 1958.
42. Packet of correspondence, news clips, etc. relating to development and building of the library at 20 West Duarte Road, undated.
43. "Library site selection: size, open space, parking, proximity." Arcadia Tribune, 1978.
44. "Arcadia changes the image with carpets and music." Library Journal, December 1, 1961, page 4100. Two copies.
45. "Final project cost estimate - Library Building." Published by the City of Arcadia, California, 1960, three pages.
46. Packet on the Children's and Young Adult's room, circa 1963.
47. "Recommendations for new library - location and size." February 18, 1958.
48. Packet on library furnishings with emphasis on the carpet controversy.
49. Memo from City Librarian Jim Domney to City Manager George J. Watts regarding earthquake damage to the Library building, October 2, 1987.
50. "Library built for future." Los Angeles Times, March 26, 1961.
Subjects
Library Building (1961-1989)
Physical Description
2 folders
Item ID
139AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Instead of proceeding with a new police building, the Arcadia City Council voted to construct a temporary addition to the present police building.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 15, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 15, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Police Station
Item ID
2276AN
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New roofs and additions or alterations involving 50% of the total square footage of the roof must conform to Class A standards for buildings in hazardous fire areas, the foothill areas. Home owners in non-hazardous fire areas will be allowed use of either Class A or Class B roofing materials. In addition, alterations or repairs involving 25% or less of a roof area may use any existing material. The Council gave final approval by a three to one vote. (See 1603AN for correction.)

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 6, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 6, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1602AN
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Newspaper Index
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Naomi Gardens: It's still just a big hole. Redesigning to stay within HUD budget blamed for delays.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 4, 1984
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 4, 1984
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Senior Citizens - Housing
Item ID
3198AN
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Newspaper Index
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New Red Cross building design changed.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 28, 1982
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 28, 1982
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Red Cross
Item ID
355AN
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Groundbreaking for new Arcadia Chapter American Red Cross building is planned for March, 1983, with construction beginning shortly thereafter. Approved building site is on grounds of Methodist Hospital.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 7, 1982
Pages
p. 1, 2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 7, 1982
Pages
p. 1, 2
Subjects
American Red Cross
Item ID
353AN
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Newspaper Index
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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
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 14, 1980
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1595AN
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Newspaper Index
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Construction of the Arcadia Gateway Center on the south side of Huntington Drive in east Arcadia should begin November 9. The new center will have a Cigna Health Plan Building, 2 office buildings, 2 restaurants, and a retail building with shops.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 8, 1987
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 8, 1987
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Gateway Center
Item ID
1656AN
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Newspaper Index
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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
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 14, 1982
Pages
p. A-2 photo
Subjects
Historic houses
Southern Counties Gas Building
Item ID
1704AN
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Newspaper Index
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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
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 7, 1987
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Earthquakes
Item ID
1488AN
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Newspaper Index
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City may vote 'no' on building 'granny flats' in R-1 zones.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 14, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 14, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Senior Citizens - Housing
Item ID
3188AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice. Owner of A & A Building Material Company in Arcadia, 82, dies.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 16, 1984
Pages
p. A1
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 16, 1984
Pages
p. A1
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Lance, Clifford S.
A & A Building Material Company
Item ID
27531AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 10, 1985
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Item ID
1709AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia City Council approved a 6% hike in building fees, such as building permits, conditional use permits, and request for modifications. The increase, set for November 17, will be used to offset the 6% salary hike that city employees received in the 1989-90 budget.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 25, 1989
Pages
p A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 25, 1989
Pages
p A-1
Subjects
Building Fees
Item ID
679AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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