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Portion of wine cellar at Anoakia showing two very large casks (almost room height) with printing on each: E. J. Baldwin's Pure Old wines and brandies-Santa Anita Vineyards-1876. Two small barrels also in photo.

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia; Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky" - Wines and winemaking

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 29

Collection: Photographs

Images

Native granite stone fireplace (stone from big Santa Anita wash) in Jinks Room or recreation room at lowest level at Anoakia. Note small sections of murals done by Maynard Dixon for this room, shown on either side of fireplace.

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Date: November 1976

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Date: November 1976

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 40

Collection: Photographs

Images

Anita Baldwin hosing down walkway at Anoakia. Complement to photo #1236.

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Date: unknown

1 image

Date: unknown

Subjects: Baldwin, Anita; Anoakia

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 1237

Collection: Photographs

Images

View of loggia across front of Anoakia. Lights showing on floor come through from bowling alley below. Door at left side of photo leads to office in east wing. Note: inscription on back done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

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Date: 1977

1 image

Date: 1977

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 color

ID: 74

Collection: Photographs

Images

The City Council voted to allow the developer, Anoakia Oaks, to proceed with the tearing down of Anoakia, the 1913 Anita Baldwin mansion, and to build 31 houses on the property.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27158

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 9, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 9, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Anoakia; Anoakia Oaks; Baldwin, Anita

Item ID: 27356AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

View (east) down bowling alley when Anoakia was Anita Baldwin's home, and used as a school library when the facilities were converted to a private girls' school.

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Date: November 1976

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Date: November 1976

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 43

Collection: Photographs

Images

The walls came tumbling down Wednesay at the Anoakia Mansion, marking the final demise of the 87-year-old Anita Baldwin estate to make way for a gated tract of houses.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 24, 2000

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 24, 2000

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 19713AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Residents addressed City Council on behalf of using Anoakia as a community attraction rather than tearing it down.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 20, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 20, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 27878AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Portion of front door at Anoakia, showing peacock etched in glass.

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Date: 1976

1 image

Date: 1976

Subjects: Anoakia; Peacocks

Physical Description: 8x8 color

ID: 83

Collection: Photographs

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Covered walk at rear of Anoakia. Outside stair was constructed when schools for girls was developed.

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Date: November 1976

1 image

Date: November 1976

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 53

Collection: Photographs

Images

Tiffany-designed lamps showing California poppy motif. These are in the dining room at Anoakia.

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Date: November 1976

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Date: November 1976

Subjects: Anoakia; Tiffany, Louis Comfort

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 34

Collection: Photographs

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The preservation of Anoakia was discussed at a public hearing on a draft environmental impact report covering the development of the Anoakia property.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27130

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 26, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 26, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 27328AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A group calling itself the "Friends of Anoakia" filed a suit in LA Superior Court to stop the destruction of the Anoakia mansion.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 27, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 27, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Anoakia; Lawsuits

Item ID: 27374AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Developers hoping to build 31 houses on land where the Anoakia mansion sits have won a court victory that clears the way for the house to be torn down.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper19259

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 6, 2000

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 6, 2000

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Anoakia

Item ID: 19501AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Fireplace in library at Anoakia showing handmade tiles created by Ernest Batchelder. Chair with lamp.

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 19

Collection: Photographs

Images

View of Indian Hall at Anoakia, showing Maynard Dixon murals on north and east wall. Murals were painted in 1914.

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

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Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia; Dixon, Maynard

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 27

Collection: Photographs

Images

Three residents representing a group they call "Friends of Anoakia" have sued the city in an attempt to stop demolition of the historic Anoakia estate. Forrest Besocke, Winston Besocke and Michael Mulvehill filed the lawsuit Friday.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper18182

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: January 22, 2000

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: January 22, 2000

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Anoakia; Besocke, Forrest; Besocke, Winston; Mulvehill, Michael

Item ID: 18429AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Interior of the Jinks room at Anoakia, showing circular hanging light fixtures and tables with chairs. The tile floor is visible, as well as part of the Maynard Dixon mural.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs639

Date: probably 1915

1 image

Date: probably 1915

Subjects: Anoakia

Physical Description: 5x7 b&w

ID: 635

Collection: Photographs

Images

Closeup of fireplace in the dining room at Anoakia, showing carved panel over mantle which is the Baldwin family crest and Tiffany light fixtures detailed in photo #34.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs35

Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

1 image

Date: November 1976, photo by David McAdam

Subjects: Anoakia; Tiffany, Louis Comfort

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 35

Collection: Photographs

Images

A profile of Anita Baldwin, the lady behind Anoakia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27515

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 25, 2000

Pages: p. 18

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 25, 2000

Pages: p. 18

Subjects: Anoakia; Baldwin, Anita

Item ID: 27713AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Portion of wine cellar at Anoakia showing two very large casks (almost room height) with printing on each: E. J. Baldwin's Pure Old wines and brandies-Santa Anita Vineyards-1876. Two small barrels also in photo.

Images

Native granite stone fireplace (stone from big Santa Anita wash) in Jinks Room or recreation room at lowest level at Anoakia. Note small sections of murals done by Maynard Dixon for this room, shown on either side of fireplace.

Images

Anita Baldwin hosing down walkway at Anoakia. Complement to photo #1236.

Images

View of loggia across front of Anoakia. Lights showing on floor come through from bowling alley below. Door at left side of photo leads to office in east wing. Note: inscription on back done by Eunice Easley, secretary to Lowry McCaslin.

Images

The City Council voted to allow the developer, Anoakia Oaks, to proceed with the tearing down of Anoakia, the 1913 Anita Baldwin mansion, and to build 31 houses on the property.

View (east) down bowling alley when Anoakia was Anita Baldwin's home, and used as a school library when the facilities were converted to a private girls' school.

Images

The walls came tumbling down Wednesay at the Anoakia Mansion, marking the final demise of the 87-year-old Anita Baldwin estate to make way for a gated tract of houses.

Residents addressed City Council on behalf of using Anoakia as a community attraction rather than tearing it down.

Portion of front door at Anoakia, showing peacock etched in glass.

Images

Covered walk at rear of Anoakia. Outside stair was constructed when schools for girls was developed.

Images

Tiffany-designed lamps showing California poppy motif. These are in the dining room at Anoakia.

Images

The preservation of Anoakia was discussed at a public hearing on a draft environmental impact report covering the development of the Anoakia property.

A group calling itself the "Friends of Anoakia" filed a suit in LA Superior Court to stop the destruction of the Anoakia mansion.

Developers hoping to build 31 houses on land where the Anoakia mansion sits have won a court victory that clears the way for the house to be torn down.

Fireplace in library at Anoakia showing handmade tiles created by Ernest Batchelder. Chair with lamp.

Images

View of Indian Hall at Anoakia, showing Maynard Dixon murals on north and east wall. Murals were painted in 1914.

Images

Three residents representing a group they call "Friends of Anoakia" have sued the city in an attempt to stop demolition of the historic Anoakia estate. Forrest Besocke, Winston Besocke and Michael Mulvehill filed the lawsuit Friday.

Interior of the Jinks room at Anoakia, showing circular hanging light fixtures and tables with chairs. The tile floor is visible, as well as part of the Maynard Dixon mural.

Images

Closeup of fireplace in the dining room at Anoakia, showing carved panel over mantle which is the Baldwin family crest and Tiffany light fixtures detailed in photo #34.

Images

A profile of Anita Baldwin, the lady behind Anoakia.