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1. The Oakwood resort hotel. ("The View from Arcadia," August 10, 1972)

2. Arcadia's Oakwood Hotel. news The from T.V.Facts October-November 1973?

3. Oakwood Hotel - site. Information sheet.

4. Popular name. Handwritten information sheet on popular name.

5. The Oakwood Hotel was built. news The, n.d.

6. Arcadia's birth place. Daily News Post March 20, 1962.

7. Fifty years ago today - March 1912. news clip, March ? 1962 about subsequent owner of Oakwood.

8. Baldwin's Oakwood Hotel. photocopy of letterhead December 17, 1890.

9. Pacific Coast hotel and apartment record - 1916. copied form original at Huntington Library.

10. Oakwood Hotel closes in spring...handwritten note taken from news clip March 2, 1908.

11. Lucky's lavish hotel put Arcadia on the road to respectability. news clip February 16, 1978

12. Hotel used as boxing training camp. news clip February 1, 1979 and February 9, 1979.

13. Fairyland Park - Baldwin's Ranch. photocopy photo from L.A. Racing Association Souvenir Program, 1907.

14. Advertisement in Sierra Madre Vista paper. January 26, 1889.

15. The Hotel Oakwood at Arcadia opened for the season recently. Copied from original news clips of November 20 and December 25, 1890 at the Huntington Library.

16. Bill of Fare Fair. news clip Arcadia Tribune c. 1950.

17. Notes on Oakwood taken from Monrovia Messenger December 26, 1889. Information provided by Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum, 1979.

18. Copy of letter dated May 20, 1890 from H. Unruh to R. Garvey on Oakwood Hotel stationary. Copied from original owned by Jack Donnelly March 3, 1981.

19. First wheels, then ponies go round near City Hall. Daily News Post January 30, 1972.

20. A monster hotel (a $500,000 four story building for Arcadia). Monrovia Planet April 2, 1887 p.2.

21. The Baldwin Tallac Oakwood - E.J. Baldwin Proprietor. Copy of promotional brochure of Baldwin's Hotel Oakwood, n.d.

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Oakwood Hotel

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1. "Work on apartment hotel starts June 1." Arcadia Bulletin, April 21, 1941.

2. "Eaton's opened December 29, 1939." Two copies of a hand written fact sheet.

3. Eaton's menu. Photograph of early menu, which contains a good sketch of Eaton's.

4. "History of Eaton property." One page from an environmental impact report.

5. Map showing location of Eaton's Santa Anita in relation to points of interest at Rancho Santa Anita. Photocopy, undated.

6. Cut-off top of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel stationery. Two copies.

7. "Charles Eaton, entrepreneur of restaurants." The Gryphon (United Pacific Insurance Company), June 1947. Original and one acid-free copy.

8. Original menu of Eaton's Steak and Chop House. Five locations, including Arcadia. Two copies.

9. Eaton's Steak and Chop House menu from Beverly Hills location. Lists Eaton's Santa Anita among other locations.

10. Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel, Key to Room 84 with key fob.

11. Pictorial annual recap shows "The end of an era." Photo and caption: Bungalows that used to be part of Eaton's Restaurant and Motel were levelled to make way for a new residential development. The restaurant is being refurbished. Arcadia Tribune, p. 1, December 26, 1974.

12. Brochure of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant, undated. Two copies with turquoise covers.

13. Brochure of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant, undated. Two copies with maroon covers.

14. Brochure of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant, undated. Two copies with grey and green covers.

15. Postcard of Eaton's Santa Anita Restaurant, 1150 West Colorado Boulevard, Arcadia, California, undated, showing drawings of exteriors, printed with "Dining rooms, coffee house, banquet rooms, featuring Hammond organ music. Postcard of Eaton's swimming pool and people lounging by the pool, undated.

16. Double picture postcard of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel , undated.

17. Stationery and envelope from Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel , undated.

18. Clipping For Sale California Landmark, Eaton's Restaurant and Hotel property on 7.8 acres, $2,150,000, description of property. Los Angeles Times, January 3, 1971. Orange and black brochure of Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel, a perfect motorist's hotel, c. 1944.

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Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant

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81AF

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1. "Arcadia's guide to dining and lodging." Chamber of Commerce brochure, undated.

2. "Time and vandalism." Daily News Post, August 28, 1974.

3. "Fun's gone." Arcadia Tribune, October 6, 1975.

4. An advertisement for beer traded at Bonita Hotel. Sierra Madre Vista, June 21, 1889.

5. Photocopy of Baldwin Hotel token for grill and bar. Used from 1900 to late 1920's.

6 to 11. These items moved to subject file Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel & Restaurant on June 21, 2021.

12. Postcard of Round Up Motel, 412 East Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, undated.

13. Postcard of Ramada Inn, 130 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, undated.

14. Brochure of Ramada Inn, undated.

15. National chain Grier Motor Inns, Inc. to start here with motor inn scheduled to rise near Arcadia. (February 27) Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936-Jan. 1, 1939. Arcadia Historical Society.

16. Autoist-housing project will contain sixteen units. Auto courts will be at 101 West Huntington Drive opposite Santa Anita Recreation Park and will be known as Santa Anita Motor Inn. Sunday Times, May 22. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936-Jan. 1, 1939. Arcadia Historical Society.

17. Santa Anita Motor Inn is highly lauded. Arcadia Daily Tribune, August 25. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936-Jan. 1, 1939. Arcadia Historical Society.

18. Text only ad for Westerner Hotel-Southern California's finest new motor hotel, rooms and suites, swimming pool, horseback riding, golf within walking distance. On Highway 66 across from Santa Anita Race Track. 15 miiles from L.A. 4 miles from Pasadena. Arcadia, California. Los Angeles Times, December 7, 1947.

19. Round Up Motel, 412 E. Huntington Dr. Room key fob #18.

20. Sale of Westerner Inn reported (161 Colorado Place). Source unknown, January 8, 1984.

21. Massive Arcadia project, 'Le Meridien-One Gallop Way,' to break ground next week. Marriott brand Le Meridien on the site of the former Santa Anita Inn will be a hotel and mixed use development. By Terry Miller. Arcadia Weekly, June 21, 2018.

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Hotels and Motels

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128AF

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1. "Volunteer firemen keep down City fire losses." Arcadia Tribune, 1939.

2. "Volunteer fire department big help." News clip, 1934.

3. "Way back when/colorful past." Arcadia Tribune, undated.

4. "Arcadia fire department early days." Arcadia Tribune, July 16, 1967, three part series.

5. "Fire department has come a long way." Arcadia News Post, February 20, 1969.

6. "Mathematical fire administration." American City, December 1962, pages 80-81.

7. "They're official now." Arcadia Tribune, November 1, 1973.

8. "Technology updating rescue." Arcadia Tribune, August 30, 1973.

9. "Four cities may share their fire calls." Los Angeles Times, August 9, 1973.

10. "Firemen perform many." Arcadia Tribune, January 27, 1974.

11. "Firemen snub final pay offer." Arcadia Tribune, June 30, 1974.

12. "Paramedic program explained." Arcadia Tribune, October 7, 1973.

13. "Emergency medical service." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.

14. "History and operation." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.

15. "Organization and working conditions." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.

16. "Three cities seek funds for joint fire station." Pasadena Star News, August 3, 1978.

17. "Lesson an expensive one for City." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1978.

18. "Margin of safety. A thrifty move." Arcadia Tribune, undated.

19. "Chow time/dead ringer." Arcadia Tribune, undated.

20. Articles in the Sierra Madre News - Arcadia Happenings section regarding Fire Prevention Week October 4-10, 1992, dated October 8, 1992.

21. City of Arcadia Fire Code Findings, May 20, 1992.

22. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station No. 2, July 6, 1993.

23. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council for the dedication of Fire Station No. 2, April 8, 1994. (MISSING 6/2003)

24. Program from the groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station No. 2, July 6, 1993.

25. Full page articles on the Arcadia Fire Department in the Sierra Madre News - Arcadia Happenings section, October 7, 1993.

26. Program from the City of Arcadia Fire Station No. 2 dedication, April 8, 1994.

27. Letter and pamphlet from the City of Arcadia Fire Department to Arcadia residents introducing the Voluntary Emergency Medical Subscription Program, circa 1994-1995. Discusses paramedic and ambulance coverage for $42 per year, per household.

28. Memo from the Office of the City Manager to All Employees regarding the appointment of Fire Chief Ken Lavoie, October 24, 1996.

29. "Fire Chief Jerry Gardner retires." Arcadia at a Glance, Fall 1996, page 3.

30. Brochure for the Paramedic Membership Program of the City of Arcadia, circa 1990s.

31. "New Fire Chief appointed (Ken Lavoie)." Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 1996, page 1.

32. Invitation to the Arcadia Fire Department Change of Command Ceremony, November 18, 1996. Incoming Chief: Ken Lavoie. Outgoing Chief: Gerald R. Garner.

33. Program from the Change of Command Ceremony, November 18, 1996. (two copies)

34. "Fire fighters donate puppet theater to library." Arcadia Weekly, January 13, 1997, page 2.

35. "Arcadia Firefighters' Association join others in community project." Arcadia Weekly, January 16, 1997, page 3.

36. "City of Arcadia Neighborhood Emergency Action Teams (N.E.A.T.) Program." Disaster preparedness pamphlet presented by the Arcadia Fire and Police Departments, 1996-1997.

37. "Earthquake Preparedness Handbook." by the Arcadia Fire Department, 1996-1997.

38. Program for Retirement Dinner for Fire Chief Kenneth Lavoie, dated April 11, 1998.

39. Press release from the Office of the City Manager regarding the appointment of David R. Lugo, Jr. to the position of Fire Chief. April 1, 2002.

40. Arcadia Fire Department Strategic Plan 2001. 49 page booklet with photos included. Developed July 2001.

41. Invitation from the Arcadia Fire Department and Arcadia Firefighters' Association to the Arcadia Fire Department's First Annual Badge Pinning Ceremony and Luncheon on Thursday, January 23, 2003. Includes list of Honored Guests.

42. Program for the City of Arcadia Fire Department and Arcadia Firefighters' Association First Annual Badge Pinning Ceremony and Luncheon on January 23, 2003.

43. Arcadia Fire Department Annual Report, 2002 and 2006.

44. Retiring Fire Chief David Lugo's letter of appreciation to fellow Arcadia employees, July 18, 2007.

45. "Aloha, Chief Lugo!" Program from retirement dinner honoring David R. Lugo, Jr., Fire Chief. July 19, 2007.

46. Arcadia firefighters honor 7 fallen NYC brothers: service commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11 paid special homage to firefighters from AFD's sister station in Brooklyn NY, who died in the terrorist attack. Arcadia Patch, September 11, 2011.

47. City of Arcadia Fire Chief Tony Trabbie to retire April 30. Arcadia Weekly, April 24, 2014, p. 10.

48. Tony L. Trabbie retirement luncheon invitation, April 29, 2014.

49. Kurt Norwood named new fire chief for Arcadia, Arcadia Weekly, May 1, 2014.

50. Arcadia Fire Department adds three to its ranks in annual pinning ceremony (Christopher Paladino, Nik Pheng, Chen Suen), The Sunday Star, February 6, 2005.

51. Firefighters enlist in READ, the Arcadia Public Library's literacy poster campaign (Captain Mike Stratton, Don Smith), The Sunday Star, February 6, 2005.

52. Several articles on Arcadia fire chiefs. Ken Lavoie, Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 1996. Arcadia's interim fire chief Jim Reed examines county proposal, Sierra Madre News, May 21, 1998. City has new fire chief Pete Bonano, Arcadia Weekly, July 1, 1999. New fire chief Bonano always wanted to be a fireman, Arcadia Weekly, July 29, 1999. Arcadia has new fire chief David R. Lugo, Arcadia Weekly, April 4, 2002. Arcadia prepared for fire season-chief David R. Lugo, Jr, Arcadia Weekly, May 23, 2002. City of Arcadia fire chief Tony Trabbie to retire April 30, Arcadia Weekly, April 24, 2014. Fire chief Kurt Norwood announces retirement, Arcadia Weekly, June 26, 2016 and Monrovia Views News, June 18, 2016. Farewell to the chief Kurt Norwood, Arcadia Weekly, June 30, 2016, Chief Michael E. Lang is the new Arcadia Fire Chief, Arcadia Weekly, July 7, 2016.

53. Arcadia appoints Deputy Chief Barry Spriggs as Fire Chief. Spriggs is a 27-year veteran of the Arcadia Fire Department. He will succeed Fire Chief Michael Lang, who is leaving Arcadia Fire Departmen to serve as Fire Chief for the City of Manhattan Beach. Mountain Views News, p. 6, June 5, 2021.

54. Arcadia Fire Department Annual Reports one sheet, double-sided. 2019 Annual Report, includes Arcadia Fire Department 2019 Information Sheet, one sheet, detailing various fire department statistics. 2020 Annual Report. 2021 Annual Report.

55. Chen Suen Becomes the First Asian American Fire Chief in Arcadia. Assuming the reins from former chief Barry Spriggs who retired November 8 after 29 years of service. Pasadena Star News, November 15, 2022.

56. Sound the Alarm! Flyer announcing celebration on November 7, 2022 of retirement of Fire Chief Barry Spriggs after 29 years of service with Arcadia Fire Department.

57. Arcadia Fire Department launches new ambulance service. In addition to a new "Basic Life Support" ambulance, seven new ambulance operators were hired. Arcadia Weekly, p. 31, March 14, 2024. Includes official news release issued March 7, 2024 and color photo of seven new ambulance operators alongside Fire Chief Chen Suen.

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Fire Department

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1. City of Arcadia brochure regarding Fire Suppression District, 1997.

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Elections - Fire Suppression District, 1997

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